Standards Challenge Fund

Driving innovation in digital and technologies, net zero and healthy living and ageing to support SMEs – now closed for entries.

Benefits for small and medium sized businesses

Successful ideas will help their industry to innovate, encourage collaboration and have opportunities to raise their profile.

Get to an agreed view of "what good looks" like for an innovative area that you care deeply about.
Boost your profile by playing an instrumental role in creating a new standard.
Support industry collaboration by providing a common point of reference for customers and suppliers.
Build confidence in innovation, making it easier to bring new products and services to market.

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