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Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme Grant

In context

This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at prototype and pilot stage, seed stage and Series A. Funding is an accelerator programme. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United Kingdom and United States.

Summary

A go-global incubator programme supporting high-potential agri-tech companies to expand into the US market, in partnership with Innovate UK. The programme targets early-stage to growth-stage agri-tech startups seeking market entry support and investor connections.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 22 May 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This accelerator programme supports agri-tech companies in food systems and regenerative agriculture ready to scale and enter the US market. Applicants should have a proven concept or early commercial traction and be prepared to develop partnerships and demonstrate commercial viability. Startups and small to medium-sized enterprises based in the UK or US are eligible. Applicants should be at seed, Series A or Series B growth stage. The programme combines grant funding with accelerator support to help companies achieve market penetration in North America. No opening or closing dates have been specified.

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Key requirements

  • ✓High-potential agri-tech company with viable product or service
  • ✓Intent to expand or enter the US market
  • ✓Participation in incubator cohort and mentorship programme

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme?
Eligibility covers organisations in GB, US; startup, sme.

How this compares

  • Compared with 16 similar grants (food systems in United Kingdom) listed in the last 12 months.
  • This is the only similar grant from this organisation listed here in the last 12 months.

Figures are computed from notices listed on Raise Lens in the same sector and country over the last 12 months.

About this sector

Food systems funding covers sustainable production, supply-chain resilience, food loss, nutrition and smallholder livelihoods. It is offered by agriculture and development agencies, multilateral programmes and foundations, often with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Applicants are generally asked to show local partnerships and how benefits reach farmers or consumers.