UK Government

The UK Government supports India's startup ecosystem through multiple innovation and R&D partnership programs. Through Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the government invests in collaborative innovation projects with India's Department of Science and Technology, with investments of up to 5 million pounds for industrial sustainability R&D. The UK-India Startup Launchpad fosters deeper collaboration between the two countries' startup ecosystems, encouraging mutual exploration and expansion opportunities. The broader partnership, aligned with the India-UK Vision 2035, co-invests in early-stage technology-driven enterprises in underfunded sectors with a focus on climate, environment, and gender equality. UKRI and India have jointly invested over 330 million pounds, funding more than 250 projects and connecting over 220 lead institutions across both countries.

Who Benefits

Indian startups seeking to expand into the UK market or access collaborative R&D funding with UK partners. Technology ventures working on climate, clean energy, industrial sustainability, and health innovation are well-positioned for UK-India bilateral programs. Startups at the validation and growth stages benefit most from cross-border partnership opportunities and co-investment schemes.