Scale-Up Support Programme – Fully Funded Growth & Investment Support for UK SMEs

The Scale-Up Support Programme: Transport and Construction is designed for high-potential UK SMEs that have already proven their products or services and are preparing for their next stage of commercial growth. Running from October 2026 to March 2027, it provides tailored support to help businesses strengthen their leadership, commercial strategy and investment readiness.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Fully funded participation

• Bespoke scale-up coaching covering leadership, organisational design, sales and growth strategy

• Fundraising and investment-readiness support

• Curated introductions to venture capital, strategic and international investors

• Direct mentoring and feedback from investors and fund managers

• Peer learning with other high-growth businesses

• Access to the wider Connected Places Catapult ecosystem

• Dedicated investor showcase event

• Programme support running through to March 2027

• No direct grant or investment funding is provided

Who can apply?

• UK-registered SMEs

• Fewer than 250 employees

• Annual turnover below £44 million and balance sheet total below £38 million

• Businesses operating in transport, mobility, smart infrastructure, construction technology, urban data or related sectors

• Solutions at TRL 7–9

• Businesses with demonstrated commercial traction — typically around £500,000–£1 million+ annual revenue, or equivalent traction through contracts or grant funding

• Businesses at or preparing for Series A

• Applicants must be able to participate at executive level during the programme.

Application deadline: 11 September 2026 at 12:00pm.