The UK Government announced a new pilot scheme on October 29, 2026, to support high-growth companies across the country. The Scale UK Connect pilot will provide 200 businesses with expert advice and investor connections.
Scale UK Connect Pilot Details
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade announced the Scale UK Connect pilot to support ambitious scale-ups across Britain. The national pilot aims to develop a pipeline of high-growth companies following success stories like Quantexa and Synthesia.
The scheme will offer 200 high-growth UK firms expert account management, tailored advice on expansion, and networking opportunities with fellow founders, investors, and major funds.
Partnerships and Application Timeline
The pilot will be led by growth agency London and Partners, working alongside regional delivery partners in Manchester, the West Midlands, Yorkshire, the South West, and Scotland.
Applications for the pilot are open until January 2027, with the cohort formally launching in February 2027 for a 12-month period of sustained support.
Key facts and where they come from
- Scale UK Connect is an 18-month national pilot worth £3.4 million.
Scale UK Connect is an 18-month national pilot worth £3.4 million, run by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
- The pilot gives 200 high-growth UK firms expert advice and international opportunities.
Scale UK Connect pilot will give 200 high-growth UK firms expert advice, connections and international opportunities to help them grow.
- Recruitment runs until January 2027 and the cohort launches in February 2027.
Recruitment for the pilot runs from now until January 2027. The cohort launches in February 2027
