International Supply Chain Accelerator

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£85,000 funding opportunity for UK tech innovators

The International Supply Chain Accelerator is accepting applications from local startups and technology innovators seeking to revolutionise UK trade processes.

Solution providers will receive grant funding of £85,000 and support to develop a solution addressing key supply chain challenges under one of the following areas:

  • standardisation and sharing of high-quality data
  • enhanced transparency and visibility of export and import processes

Digital Catapult will deliver this programme through partnerships with:

  • industry challenge owners - Leonardo UK and BAE Systems
  • tech sponsors - BT Group
  • industry bodies - International Chamber of Commerce

These partner organisations will help provide solution providers with guidance and expertise to help them navigate the development of new solutions.

As well as grant funding and technical/industry assistance, successful applicants will also benefit from access to the Digital Supply Chain Hub, networking opportunities, one-to-one pitch training sessions and a chance to present their solutions at a showcase event in March 2025.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on 14 June 2024.

Find out more about the International Supply Chain Accelerator.

Should you need any help with the application, you can email taras.kovtun@digicatapult.org.uk to explore the suitability of your idea for the challenges.

First published 13 May 2024