Medicines Manufacturing: Labs of the Future

Innovate UK Business Connect
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Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 27 May 2026

Overview

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of £7.5 million funding. This money supports developing digital, automated, and robotic technologies for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The grant aims to make drug development and production faster and more efficient. You can use the funding to adopt new technologies in your pharmaceutical processes. The deadline is 27 May 2026. This is specifically for businesses working in medicines manufacturing. The funding helps modernise labs and production facilities.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be UK registered business
  • Must be involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered businesses involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing and drug development. You should apply if you want to adopt digital technologies, automation, or robotics in your medicines production processes. It is not suitable for businesses outside the pharmaceutical sector.

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UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £7.5 million to support the development and use of digital, automated, and robotic technologies. This aims to improve the speed and efficiency of pharmaceutical process development and manufacturing.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026