Startup Grants UK 2025: Complete Guide to £2.1 Billion in Funding

Turn your startup dreams into reality with access to £2.1 billion in UK funding. Discover grants, tax relief, and investment schemes designed to fuel entrepreneurial success.

>£2.1B
Available for Startups
85+
Funding Schemes
38%
Success Rate
650K
New Businesses/Year

Major Startup Funding Categories

Government Grants & Innovation Funding

Direct government support for innovative startups, particularly those developing new technologies or addressing societal challenges.

Innovate UK Smart Grants

  • • Funding: £25K - £2M
  • • Duration: 6-36 months
  • • SME funding: Up to 70%
  • • Focus: Game-changing innovation

Sustainable Innovation Fund

  • • Funding: £50K - £500K
  • • Green technology focus
  • • Net zero solutions
  • • Circular economy projects

Tax Relief & Investment Schemes

Government-backed tax incentives that make investing in startups attractive to investors while providing crucial funding to early-stage companies.

SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme)

  • • Maximum raise: £250K
  • • Investor tax relief: 50%
  • • CGT relief available
  • • Perfect for pre-revenue startups

EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme)

  • • Maximum raise: £5M annually
  • • Investor tax relief: 30%
  • • Loss relief available
  • • Growth stage funding

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