# Contracts for Innovation: Cyber scale in critical sectors

**Funder:** Innovate UK
**Budget:** Up to £3.5M (inclusive of VAT)
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2452/overview/df0addbf-9146-4b7f-b8b5-e78470917675
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to organisations of any size to develop, demonstrate and commercialise cyber security solutions in real end-user environments within critical sector organisations. Contracts awarded to a single legal entity only; subcontractors permitted but only one lead organisation.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/innovate-uk-contracts-for-innovation-cyber-scale-in-critical-s-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.