£5M Funding for supply chain security innovation in UK
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- #Cybersecurity
- #Software Supply Chain
- #Grant Funding
- UK organisations can apply for up to £5 million in grants for collaborative projects that adopt the Software Security Code of Practice (SSCoP) to enhance secure software supply chains.
- Projects must request between £250,000 and £750,000 in grant funding, last 12-18 months, start by 1 August 2026, and end by 31 January 2028.
- Eligible projects must increase SSCoP adoption, drive commercial growth of cyber-resilient technology supply chains, and enhance the baseline cyber resilience of UK software supply chains.
- Applicants must be UK-registered businesses leading a consortium with at least one SME partner; academic institutions cannot lead.
- The competition opens on 16 March 2026 and closes on 29 April 2026, with a 30% estimated success rate due to competitive funding limits.
- Projects should focus on tools, training, procurement enablement, metrics, AI integration, or sector-specific guidance to support SSCoP themes.