NERC-Innovate UK ICURe Engage programme

Innovate UKNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This four-week programme is for teams behind research previously funded by NERC. It helps you find potential customers and users for your research. You will also learn about commercialisation tools and how to turn research into a business. It is run jointly by NERC and Innovate UK.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Project must have previously received NERC funding
Who is this for?

This programme is for researchers and teams whose work was previously funded by NERC. It is based in England. It is not for businesses or individuals without a NERC-funded research background.

Regions

Full details from Innovate UKNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Apply for NERC’s ICURe Engage four-week programme for those projects previously funded by NERC.The programme aims to identify potential beneficiaries and users of academic research, introduce participants to commercialisation tools, and foster entrepreneurship.

How to apply

Apply directly through NERC and Innovate UK. Your project must have previously received NERC funding to be eligible. Check the Innovate UK website for current application windows.

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Last updated: 1 September 2026