Up to £100,000 for UK Tech Partnerships

The Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator 2026, delivered by Digital Catapult and supported by Innovate UK, is now open. The programme helps UK technology SMEs partner with industry organisations to develop proof-of-concept digital twin solutions that solve real-world business challenges across multiple sectors.

Here's what you can expect:

• Up to £100,000 in Innovate UK grant funding per successful project

• A nine-month accelerator programme with expert mentoring and technical support

• Access to specialist facilities and real-world testing environments

• Develop and validate proof-of-concept digital twin solutions for industry

• Showcase your innovation to industry leaders, investors and government partners at the programme's finale.

Who can apply?

Pre-formed partnerships consisting of:

• A UK technology SME developing digital twin technologies

• An industry organisation looking to adopt digital twins

Eligible sectors include:

• Automotive

• Agri-tech

• Maritime

• Aerospace (including space)

• Defence

• Clean energy

• Creative industries

• Life sciences.

Application deadline: 6 September 2026.