On 7 August 2026 Innovate UK announced its largest-ever Women in Innovation cohort, recognising 100 UK female founders. 61 of them receive a GBP 75,000 grant plus 12 months of tailored business support, as the programme marks its 10th anniversary in 2026.
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Innovate UK names largest-ever Women in Innovation cohort: GBP 75k each
Why this matters for founders
UK female founders building high-potential tech should target the next annual Women in Innovation Awards round for a GBP 75,000 grant and mentoring, and start assembling their innovation narrative and traction evidence now.
Source: UKTN (UK Tech News)
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