CfI: Engineering Biology for Defra and FSA Phase 1
Funding
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Deadline
14 October 2026
Location
England
Applications
Open for applications
Overview
Innovate UK is offering up to £3 million in total funding for this competition. You can apply for a share of this pot to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products, and services. Engineering Biology uses biological systems to create new technologies and solutions. This funding is focused on work relevant to Defra and the Food Standards Agency. The grant is open to organisations based in England.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Project must relate to Engineering Biology platforms, products, or services
- Must be relevant to Defra or FSA priorities
- Funding is inclusive of VAT
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for organisations in England working on Engineering Biology, which means using biological systems to build new products, platforms, or services. It is particularly suited to businesses and research groups whose work is relevant to food standards, agriculture, or environmental policy. Eligibility criteria are not fully specified, so check the Innovate UK competition page for details.
Regions
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Full details from Innovate UK
Organisations can apply for a share up to £3 million inclusive of VAT, to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products and services.
You apply through the Innovate UK funding portal. This is a Phase 1 competition, which suggests a two-stage process where successful applicants may progress to a later phase. Check the Innovate UK website for full application details and any deadlines.
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