ICURe Discover Sprint September 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect
Closing in 137 days

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 20 August 2026

Overview

ICURe Discover Sprint is an intensive programme to help researchers explore if their ideas could become commercial products. It runs in September 2026 and helps you understand market potential. The programme is designed for researchers and technicians with early-stage ideas. You need to apply by 20 August 2026. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. This is a market exploration programme, not direct funding for product development. It focuses on helping you validate your idea with potential customers.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academicindividual

Key requirements:

  • Must be researcher or technician
  • Must have early-stage idea to explore
Who is this for?

This programme is for researchers and technicians who have early-stage ideas they want to explore commercially. You should apply if you want to understand whether your research could become a viable product or service. It is based in England.

Regions

Full details from Innovate UK Business Connect

Innovate UK ICURe Discover Sprint is an intensive market exploration programme designed to support researchers and technicians in exploring the commercial potential of their ideas.

How to apply

You need to apply through Innovate UK Business Connect by 20 August 2026. Specific application details are not provided in the available information.

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Last updated: 30 March 2026

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