2 July 2026

Innovation Orbit 2026: Global Funding Guide now live

FI Group by EPSA has launched Innovation Orbit 2026, a new international guide designed to help companies understand grants, R&D tax credits and public funding opportunities across key global markets.

Produced in collaboration with FI Group by EPSA teams around the world, the guide brings together insight on innovation funding in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Oceania. It has been created for companies planning R&D, capital investment, digital transformation, decarbonisation or international growth.

For BIA members, the guide may be particularly relevant where innovation investment spans R&D, clinical development, manufacturing, digital health, AI, sustainability, scale-up activity or overseas expansion.

What the guide covers

Innovation Orbit 2026 provides a structured overview of international funding opportunities, including:

  • Grants and R&D tax incentives by country 
  • EU funding programmes and public funding mechanisms
  • Key eligibility and compliance considerations
  • Relevant sectors and project types by market
  • Practical points around IP, documentation, State aid and incentive compatibility
  • Success stories from FI Group by EPSA teams across different countries

The guide includes dedicated sections on European Union grants and country-level opportunities in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Innovation Orbit 2026 is available to download now.

The guide is intended to help companies compare global innovation funding opportunities and consider how grants, R&D tax credits and public incentives could support future investment plans.

Download the guide.