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UK Research and Innovation · UK-wide

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Open calls across UKRI's seven research councils, Innovate UK and Research England for research-led and innovation organisations.

TypeGrantWho it's forResearcher, SMERegionUK-wideDeadlineRecurring roundsLast checked2026-09-08

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A planned ~£2.2m programme to back innovation in West of England manufacturing SMEs — opening 2026/27; watch for the call.

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Bristol Impact Fund

Bristol City Council's grant programme for the city's voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations.

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Quartet Community Foundation

The West of England's community foundation, running multiple grant programmes for community groups across Bristol, Bath, Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

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