Share of £3 Million for Collaborative Innovation

The UK–Switzerland CR&D Round 3 competition, delivered by Innovate UK in partnership with Innosuisse, supports collaborative research and development projects between UK and Swiss organisations. The programme funds innovative technologies with strong commercial potential while strengthening research and business partnerships between the two countries.

Here's what you can expect:

• A share of £3 million in grant funding for UK participants

• Funding for collaborative R&D projects between UK and Swiss organisations

• Support for innovative technologies with strong commercial potential

• Opportunity to develop new products, services and processes for international markets

• Projects focused on accelerating innovation and economic growth in both countries.

Who can apply?

• UK-registered businesses leading the UK side of a collaborative project
  🇨🇭 Projects must include at least one Swiss implementation partner applying through the equivalent Innosuisse funding programme

• Collaborators may include businesses, research organisations, universities and other eligible partners

• Projects must address one of the competition's specified technology areas and demonstrate commercial potential.

Application deadline: 3 September 2026 (11:00am UK time).