Great Ideas innovation programme (York and North Yorkshire)
Great Ideas - York and North Yorkshire
Status not published
No closing date published on the gov.uk page; check the combined authority page.
Fully funded innovation support programme with access to innovation grants of up to GBP 60,000, plus expert-led support, innovation-readiness assessment and a chance to pitch for a grant.
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
public · regional
Deadline: Open all year — No closing date published on the gov.uk page; check the combined authority page.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Up to 249 employees
- Stage: pre-seed, seed, Series A and growth
- Locally registered entity required
Business must be based in York and North Yorkshire, at any stage, with an idea to develop a new product or service, improve processes or productivity, or adopt new technology.
How to apply
- Check the programme page and register interest. — link
- Work with advisers to shape the idea, then pitch for an innovation grant.
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work · The Companies House number, explained
Source. https://www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/great-ideas-york-and-north-yorkshire
"A fully funded innovation support programme, with access to innovation grants of up to £60,000. ... You can apply if your business is based in York and North Yorkshire, at any stage"
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.gov.uk
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