UK Relations with EU: Contributions
2026-06-09 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 8541 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Government plans to participate in, or contribute towards, the (a) European Innovation Council Fund and (b) Scaleup Europe Fund.
Answer
As announced by the Prime Minister on 4 May 2026, the UK Government has agreed to negotiate with the European Commission on potential participation in the equity instruments of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, including the Scaleup Europe Fund....