Engineering Biology Investor Partnerships Round 1
Funding
£250,000 – £2,000,000
Deadline
2 December 2026
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 2 December 2026
Overview
UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £8 million. The funding supports development of engineering biology products and services. You must work with selected investor partners as part of your project. Individual grants range from £250,000 to £2,000,000. The deadline to apply is 2 December 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a UK registered SME
- Must work with selected investor partners
- Project must relate to engineering biology products or services
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 UK registered small and medium-sized businesses working in engineering biology. You must be developing products or services in this field and be willing to partner with a selected investor. It is not for large companies, charities, or businesses outside the UK.
Regions
Full details from Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £8 million to develop engineering biology products and services with selected investor partners.
Apply through Innovate UK's funding portal on the UKRI website. You will need to work with a selected investor partner as part of your application. Check the Innovate UK website for full application guidance and eligibility details.
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