Women in Innovation Awards 2025 to 2026

About

The Women in Innovation Awards 2025 to 2026, organized by Innovate UK, offers grants of up to £75,000 and tailored business support to women founders of late-stage startups in the UK, particularly in growth sectors like advanced manufacturing, digital technology, and life sciences, helping them achieve their ambitious growth plans.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Up to £75,000 in grant funding available
• 🎓 Business Support
• Customized business support to help achieve ambitious growth plans
• 🌐 Networking Opportunities
• Access to a network of industry leaders and innovators
• 📈 Growth Potential
• Support aimed at helping businesses reach critical growth stages.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to women founders or co-founders of businesses registered in the UK
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must be a legally registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (MSME) in the UK
• 💼 Business Stage
• Must be in the late stage of startup development
• 📈 Industry Focus
• Projects must align with growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, digital and technology, or life sciences.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Application Requirement
• Must submit a complete application by the deadline
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• May be required to present the business plan or project at a specified event.

Target Region

Open to women-led startups in the UK

Target Sector

Focused on advanced manufacturing, digital technology, and life sciences