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UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
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Funding

£100,000 – £800,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 14 October 2026

Overview

This grant funds bioscience research that can be turned into real products, services, or solutions. It supports projects that create economic, social, or environmental impact. You can apply for between £100,000 and £800,000. The deadline is 14 October 2026. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding
  • Project must translate bioscience research into a product, service, or solution
Who is this for?

This grant is for researchers based at UK research organisations that are eligible for BBSRC funding. It suits those with bioscience research ready to be developed into a product, service, or real-world solution. It is not for private businesses or individuals applying independently.

Regions

No published award history for UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Apply for funding to translate bioscience research into innovations such as products, services and solutions that generate real-world economic, societal, and environmental impact. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding.

How to apply

Apply through the UKRI Funding Service portal. You must be based at a BBSRC-eligible UK research organisation to submit an application.

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Last updated: 15 August 2026