UKRI Funding for Secure Software Projects
Summary
UKRI, through Innovate UK, is offering up to £5 million in grant funding for collaborative projects focused on adopting the government's Software Security Code of Practice. The initiative aims to enhance the security and resilience of software supply chains. UK registered businesses can lead collaborations, which must include at least one UK registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise claiming grant funding.
What changed
Innovate UK has launched a funding opportunity with a total fund of £5 million to support collaborative projects that enable the adoption of the UK government's Software Security Code of Practice. The goal is to drive the growth of secure and resilient software supply chains. To be eligible, projects must be collaborations led by a UK registered business, with at least one UK registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (SME) participating and claiming grant funding.
UK registered organisations, specifically businesses, should review the eligibility criteria and application process detailed on the Innovation Funding Service. The application window opens on March 16, 2026, and closes on April 29, 2026. Successful applicants will receive grant funding to develop and implement solutions aligned with the Software Security Code of Practice, contributing to a more secure software ecosystem.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for collaborative projects focused on secure software adoption.
- Form a consortium including at least one UK registered SME.
- Submit application by the closing date of April 29, 2026.
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Funding opportunity
Funding opportunity: Secure software for resilient growth
Opportunity status: Open Funders: Innovate UK Funding type: Grant Total fund: £5,000,000 Publication date: 19 March 2026 Opening date:
16 March 2026 9:00am UK time
Closing date:
29 April 2026 11:00am UK time
See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £5 million for collaborative projects that enable adoption of the government’s Software Security Code of Practice to drive growth of secure and resilient software supply chains.
Eligibility summary
This competition is open to collaborations only.
To lead a collaborative project your organisation must be a UK registered business.
The consortium must contain at least one UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise claiming grant funding on this application.
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