Engineering Biology Collaborative R&D: Round 3
Funding
£750,000 – £2,500,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 3 November 2026
UK businesses based in England can apply for funding to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products, and services. This is part of UKRI's Engineering Biology Programme. Grants range from £750,000 to £2,500,000, with a total pot of up to £8.5 million available. The deadline to apply is 3 November 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a UK registered business
- Must be based in England
- Project must relate to Engineering Biology platforms, products, or services
This grant is for UK registered businesses based in England working in Engineering Biology. It suits companies developing or scaling biology-based platforms, products, or services. Businesses outside England are not eligible.
Regions
Full details from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £8.5 million to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products and services. This funding is part of UKRI’s Engineering Biology Programme.
You apply through Innovate UK's funding portal. The source does not detail specific steps or whether a two-stage process applies.
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