Innovate UK

About The Fund

Innovate UK is the UK's innovation agency focused on driving advancements in science and technology that contribute to economic growth. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom, they operate with the vision of accelerating sustainable economic growth by stimulating and supporting business-led innovation. They offer support to businesses through funding, expertise, and networking to help turn ideas into commercially successful products and services. Innovate UK prioritizes the Healthcare and Wellness industries, recognizing the critical role that innovation plays in these sectors for improving lives and healthcare systems. They facilitate connections between innovators and investors and provide resources for scaling up promising ventures. By fostering a fertile environment for research and development, they aim to make the UK a global leader in innovation. Their operations and impact extend across various aspects of the UK’s thriving innovation landscape, involving collaborations with companies at the cutting edge of technology, as well as partnerships with other government bodies to create a cohesive and supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs and startups. The content on their website elucidates the role of the agency in broader governmental services and underlines their commitment to improving public service delivery through innovative approaches, adhering to a customer-centric model that encourages public feedback and communication.