Information on innovation support in the UK can be found on the funding pages of the Innovate UK Connect. Most funding competitions relevant to photonics are targeted at specific challenges or within the quantum and semiconductor funding initiatives. Readers are advised to consider compeitions where photonics can be applied rather than search for photonics specific calls.
The UK is a fully associated member of the Horizon Europe programme. UK organisations can participate and lead European projects. All open and forthcoming Horizon Europe calls incorporating photonics are published on the Eu funding calls. The reader is advised to consider the wider range of calls where photonics may be applied
UK companies can also apply for European Innovation Council funding, including the popular EIC accelerator program.
Organisations considering applying for European funding are highly recommend to join and engage with Photonics21
