Medicines Manufacturing: Labs of the Future

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Funding

£500,000 – £1,500,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 27 May 2026

Overview

UK registered businesses can apply for funding to develop digital, automated, and robotic technologies for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The grant aims to improve the speed and efficiency of medicine production processes. You can get between £500,000 and £1,500,000 from a total pot of £7.5 million. The deadline to apply is 27 May 2026. You can use the money to develop and implement new technologies in pharmaceutical process development and manufacturing. This funding is specifically for businesses registered in the UK and operating in England.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be UK registered business
  • Must focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered businesses involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing or process development. You should apply if you want to develop or implement digital, automated, or robotic technologies to improve medicine production. The grant is only available for businesses operating in England.

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Full details from Innovate UK

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: 19 May 2026