SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) Contracts
Innovate UK
What it funds
100%-funded development contracts (not grants requiring match) where public bodies pay businesses to solve specific challenges — typically £50k-£100k Phase 1, up to £1m Phase 2.
Who can apply
Open to businesses of any size; assessed on ability to deliver the specified public-sector challenge.
Key criteria
- Capability to develop the required solution
How to apply
Respond to live SBRI competitions; phased contracts with milestone payments.
Evidence you'll need
- Technical proposal against the challenge brief
- Delivery plan
- Costs
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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