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Pre-announcement: Open-source semiconductor security platform development

Funding

Up to £2,500,000

Deadline

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Location

England

Applications

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Overview

This EPSRC grant funds the development of an open-source hardware security research platform. The goal is to strengthen the UK's ability to design, test, and assure secure hardware. Up to £2,500,000 is available. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

This grant is for researchers based at UK research organisations that are eligible for EPSRC funding, such as universities. It is focused on semiconductor and hardware security research. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside of eligible research institutions.

Regions

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Full details from Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Apply for funding to support the development of an open-source hardware security research platform to strengthen the UK’s capability to design, test and assure secure hardware.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

How to apply

This is a pre-announcement, so the full application process is not yet open. Watch the EPSRC website for the official call and application details. Applications will likely go through the UKRI Funding Service portal.

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Last updated: 9 October 2026