Semiconductors and Components for Smart Electronic Platforms

Document research last revised 2026-07-29.

Grant Name

Semiconductors and Components for Smart Electronic Platforms

Opportunity Type

Collaborative Research and Development (CR&D) and Research and Development (R&D) Competition (Innovation Funding Service)

Research Participation Limit

Research organisations undertaking non-economic activity may share up to 30% of the total eligible project costs. (Innovation Funding Service)

Research Organisation Funding

Research organisations, RTOs, charities, not-for-profit organisations and public sector organisations can receive up to 100% of eligible project costs. Je-S registered academic institutions receive 80% Full Economic Cost (FEC). (Innovation Funding Service)

Eligible Research Category

Category 2 Industrial Research. (Innovation Funding Service)

Example Component Types

Integrated sensors, secure processors, AI hardware accelerators, actuator drivers, integrated power management components, hardware security modules, memory and storage components, data routing components. (Innovation Funding Service)

Integration Requirement

Components must be delivered either as a packaged component for integration into a packaged device (such as System in Package) or as a packaged part for PCB integration. (Innovation Funding Service)

Key Requirements

Applicants must define the component's functional interfaces, reusability requirements, commercial adoption by third-party integrators, target use case, market opportunity and background technologies. (Innovation Funding Service)

Subsidy Scheme

Research, Development and Innovation Streamlined Subsidy Scheme under the Subsidy Control Act 2022 (SC10780). (Innovation Funding Service)

Interview Stage

Interviews held 19–22 May 2026. (Innovation Funding Service)

Applicant Notification

28 May 2026. (Innovation Funding Service)

Application Questions

Project details, Project Impact, Finances, Project Impact, Technical diagram, Project plan, Risk register and optional appendices where required. (Innovation Funding Service)

Previous Applications

Previously submitted applications that reached assessment stage may be resubmitted once with the same proposal. Applications that are not materially different are treated as the same proposal. (Innovation Funding Service)

Funding Withheld If

Innovate UK may withhold funding where organisations have failed to exploit previous funded projects, have overdue independent accountant reports, have failed to comply with grant terms, or have outstanding sums due to Innovate UK. (Innovation Funding Service)

Project Delivery Requirements

All funded work must be carried out in the UK. Applicants must intend to exploit project results from or in the UK. (Innovation Funding Service)

Important Notes

Projects must not start until the Grant Offer Letter has been approved. Projects must start on the first day of the month. Funding is subject to sufficient high-quality applications and Innovate UK reserves the right to adjust funding allocations. (Innovation Funding Service)

Accessibility Support

Innovate UK provides reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions. Applicants are advised to request support at least 15 working days before the competition closes. (Innovation Funding Service)

Contact Email

support@iuk.ukri.org (Innovation Funding Service)

Contact Telephone

0300 321 4357 (Innovation Funding Service)

Official Grant Page

https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2403/overview/4b54c133-c9b2-4572-9cca-2a7a4f69e5b8#supporting-information

Application deadline in source document

1 April 2026, 11:00 am UK time (Innovation Funding Service)

Official source

Read the funding authority guidance