BBSRC ICURe Explore January 2027
Funding
Contact funder
Deadline
20 November 2026
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Overview
BBSRC ICURe Explore gives you up to £35,000 to explore the commercial potential of your research. Up to £20,000 of this can cover the Entrepreneurial Lead's salary. The rest supports assumption testing and customer discovery activities. The deadline to apply is 20 November 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must have an Entrepreneurial Lead
- Funding includes up to £20,000 for Entrepreneurial Lead salary
- Activities must include assumption testing and customer discovery
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This is for researchers in England who want to explore turning their research into a business or commercial product. It suits those at an early stage of testing whether their idea has a market. It is not clear from the available information whether specific organisation types or sectors are required.
Regions
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Full details from Innovate UK Business Connect
BBSRC ICURe Explore provides financial support of up to £35,000, including a maximum of £20,000 for the Entrepreneurial Lead’s salary, as well as funding for assumption testing and customer discovery activities.
Apply through Innovate UK Business Connect before 20 November 2026. Check the Innovate UK Business Connect website for the application portal and any specific steps required.
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