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Access to innovation

Explore programmes that help you innovate. These include funding, research support, mentoring and specialist facilities. Whether you're developing ideas, improving products and services or adopting new processes, West Yorkshire has opportunities to support your journey.

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Innovation means doing things differently. It can involve developing new research or adopting digital processes.

This can boost your productivity, profitability and resilience. There’s plenty of innovation support in West Yorkshire to help you identify your needs and take the next step in your journey. You can find details here.

Innovation helps your business adapt and grow.

Support for innovation

Here’s what you can get:

Innovate UK helps innovation-driven businesses build knowledge and presence in key global markets.
Digital Enterprise offers advice and grants to speed up your digital transformation. It helps SMEs invest in the right technologies for growth.
In-Path is an academic brokerage service that helps you work with universities and access their expertise.
A wide range of sector-specific support is available in areas like manufacturing, healthtech and the green economy.

Not sure where to start? Contact us to find the right support for your business.

4 people at a table workshopping ideas at the challenge's innovator academy day

Mayor’s big ideas challenge

Innovators across West Yorkshire are taking part in the Mayor’s big ideas challenge. This gives young people and small businesses a chance to create new ideas and get support to make them real.

Learn more about the challenge and get involved

West Yorkshire Innovation Festival

The West Yorkshire Innovation Festival returns from Tuesday 3 to Friday 13 March 2026 - and we want you to be part of it.

Renowned for ground-breaking technology, products and services, West Yorkshire is at the forefront of innovation. This festival is your chance to join local businesses, experts and entrepreneurs to spark ideas, build collaborations and share resources.

Learn more about West Yorkshire Innovation Festival