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Get up to £250,000 to scale your diet or exercise innovation

Innovate UK has opened a Contracts for Innovation competition to provide up to £1.8 million in funding for social enterprises looking to scale community-based diet and/or exercise initiatives.

This competition is open to eligible organisations with an existing innovation in diet or exercise that requires testing in real-world environments. Funding will go towards further development, testing, and research and development (R&D) of the solutions.

Applicants must demonstrate a clear path to market and scalability, with the goal of expanding by at least 25%. Funding of up to £250,000 (inclusive of VAT) is available for projects lasting up to 12 months.

To apply, your project should:

• have a solid plan for scaling
• show that you already have at least one customer and plan to grow
• focus on addressing social challenges and making a positive impact
• be ready for testing in real-world settings

Potential applicants can .

For more details and to apply, .

First published 20 May 2025