BBSRC ICURe Explore January 2027
Funding
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Location
England
Applications
Open until 20 November 2026
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.
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 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.
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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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