BBSRC Institutes ICURe Discover - October 2026

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Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 18 September 2026

Overview

This programme is for research teams at BBSRC's eight strategically supported institutes. It is a part-time, online market discovery programme. Market discovery means exploring whether your research has commercial potential. You can get up to £2,500 to support those activities. The deadline to apply is 18 September 2026.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be a research team at one of BBSRC's eight strategically supported institutes
Who is this for?

This is exclusively for research teams based at one of BBSRC's eight strategically supported institutes in England. It is not open to universities, independent researchers, or businesses outside those institutes.

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BBSRC Institutes ICURe Discover is a part-time online market discovery programme exclusively for research teams at BBSRC's eight strategically supported institutes, with up to £2,500 support for market discovery activities.

How to apply

This programme is run by Innovate UK Business Connect. Apply before the 18 September 2026 deadline. Check the Innovate UK Business Connect website for the application process and any required steps.

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Last updated: 2 July 2026