Medicines Manufacturing: Labs of the Future
Funding
£500,000 – £1,500,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 27 May 2026
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.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be UK registered business
- Must focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies
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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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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