Winning Grants in 2026: What’s Changed, What Works, and How to Stand Out

Join Dr Chloe Sharp, Grants Consultant at MPA, for an expert-led workshop designed to help founders and innovators understand what’s changed, what works now, and how to give your application the best possible chance of success.

You’ll leave with a clear picture of where your project fits in the current landscape, how to identify the right opportunities, and what funders are really looking for in 2025.

What You’ll Learn

In this focused session, you’ll gain the insight and confidence to:

• Understand the grant funding landscape for 2025 — and where Innovate UK is focusing investment
• Identify the best-fit programmes and funding calls for your business
• Match your project goals with the right funding model
• Craft a strong, competitive application that stands out
• Avoid the mistakes that stop many applications at the first stage

Following the workshop, attendees can book a free 30-minute consultation with an MPA grant expert to discuss their project and explore funding options in more detail.

Meet the speaker

Dr Chloe Sharp, Grants Consultant at MPA

Chloe has been helping startups, SMEs, and scaleups secure non-dilutive funding since 2013, supporting over £10 million in successful applications. A data-led strategist, she brings deep experience in innovation, product development, and user research - insights she shares in her book Make Products That Matter.

She’s a qualified ILM5 coach, founder of Sharp Insight, and previously co-founded a successful grant and research consultancy before joining MPA to lead its Grants Division.

About MPA

MPA helps UK business owners overcome the challenges of growth, funding, and exit planning. Our team of advisors combines hands-on entrepreneurial experience with financial and strategic expertise.

From R&D tax credits and outsourced FD services to strategic growth planning, we support over 1,000 UK businesses at every stage.

Event Partners

This event is kindly supported by Allia Impact. Allia Impact supports entrepreneurial business growth and impact, from concept to scale-up. They provide comprehensive business support including free training programmes, development grants, incubator space, and expert mentorship. Their proven approach transforms innovative ideas into thriving impact businesses that deliver both commercial success and meaningful social and environmental change.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Allia Future Business Centre Cambridge Campus, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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