Future Connectivity Hubs Evolution Programme: Invite only

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £97,625,000

Location

England

Applications

By invitation

Overview

This is an invite-only funding programme for advanced connectivity technologies. Only organisations that have been specifically invited by EPSRC can apply. The funding aims to make the UK a world leader in connectivity tech. You must be an existing connectivity hub to be eligible. The maximum funding available is £97.6 million. There is no set deadline as applications are rolling. The programme supports the UK's Advanced Connectivity Technologies Industrial Strategy. You cannot apply unless you have received a direct invitation from EPSRC.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must be an invited hub organisation
  • Must demonstrate significant evolution to meet Industrial Strategy objectives
Who is this for?

This funding is only for organisations that have been specifically invited by EPSRC to apply. You must be an existing connectivity hub organisation. You cannot apply unless you have received a direct invitation.

Regions

Full details from Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Apply for funding to enable the UK to be a world-leader in advanced connectivity technologies. The future connectivity hubs must demonstrate significant evolution to meet UK’s Advanced Connectivity Technologies Industrial Strategy mission objectives.You must be an invited hub organisation to apply for this EPSRC funding.

How to apply

You can only apply if you have been directly invited by EPSRC. Contact EPSRC if you believe you should have received an invitation but have not.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026