Grant Funding
Non-dilutive money from government or institutions that doesn’t require giving up equity.
Grants from bodies such as Innovate UK, research councils or local growth hubs fund R&D and innovation without taking shares or requiring repayment. They are competitive and often require match funding and detailed applications, but they extend runway without dilution.
Examples
A deeptech startup wins a £100k Innovate UK Smart Grant for R&D. — A green-tech company secures a regional innovation grant.
How it relates to The Startup Foundry
The dashboard’s Funding Match feature helps match relevant grants and competitions to your startup, complementing the equity investment the Foundry and its network provide.