Travel support for UK businesses to attend European events
Innovate UK is offering travel support of up to £750 for businesses to attend Horizon Europe consortia-building events in Europe
The funding aims to help UK innovators connect with international partners, expand their networks, and secure a stronger presence in European research and innovation programmes. Through this support, Innovate UK seeks to boost UK participation and visibility at key European events and accelerate engagement in collaborative research and development (R&D) projects under the Horizon Europe framework.
Who can apply
To be eligible, applicants must be UK-based, for-profit SMEs actively engaged in R&D, as defined by the EU's SME criteria. Successful applicants will also receive proactive support from Innovate UK to help maximise the impact of their participation.
Funding can be used to cover reasonable travel and accommodation costs, following Innovate UK's travel expense policy.
Upcoming travel opportunities
Businesses can apply for support to attend several major events in late 2025 and early 2026, including:
- Raw Materials Week - 17 to 21 November 2025, Brussels
- SCALE Smart and V2X EV Charging Conference - 24 to 25 November 2025, Utrecht
- Future Battery Forum - 25 to 26 November 2025, Berlin
- POLIS Transport Innovation Conference - 26 to 27 November 2025, Utrecht
- SESAR Innovation Days - Digital Air Traffic Management - 1 to 4 December 2025, Bled
- Battery Innovation Days - 2 to 3 December 2025, Graz & online
- Horizon Europe Info Days - Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment - 22 to 23 January 2026, Brussels
- ECS Brokerage Event - Electronic Components Systems - 4 to 5 February 2026, Brussels
- Road Transport Research Conference - 10 to 12 February 2026, Brussels
Applicants are advised to register early, as several events are expected to sell out quickly.
How to apply
Read application guidance for Innovate UK's Horizon Europe travel support.
First published 16 November 2023