Engineering Biology Access to Infrastructure Pilot

Funding

£120,000 – £525,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 21 October 2026

Overview

UK registered businesses in England can apply for a share of up to £5 million. This funding supports Engineering Biology pilot scale and validation projects. Grants range from £120,000 to £525,000 per project. The deadline to apply is 21 October 2026. The funding comes from Innovate UK as part of UKRI's Engineering Biology Programme.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be a UK registered business
  • Project must relate to Engineering Biology pilot scale or validation
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered businesses based in England working in Engineering Biology. It supports pilot scale and validation projects in this field. If your business is outside England or works in an unrelated sector, this grant is not for you.

Regions

No published award history for Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for Engineering Biology pilot scale and validation projects. This funding is part of UKRI’s Engineering Biology Programme and funded by BIST.

How to apply

You apply through Innovate UK, which is part of UKRI. Check the Innovate UK Funding Service for the application portal and any required steps. The source does not confirm whether there is a two-stage process.

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Last updated: 7 September 2026