Innovate Now with Wellcome aims to strengthen Black-led leadership in the UK research ecosystem.
It responds to a critical gap: many Black-led initiatives that support the research careers of Black Heritage and Mixed Black Heritage people provide mentoring, safe spaces, networks, and advocacy, yet remain underfunded, under-recognised, and often volunteer-led.
The programme offers multi-year grant funding of £13,000–£48,000, tiered by an initiative’s annual income and legal form, alongside practical support to build leadership, financial resilience, operational readiness, and long-term impact.