UKRI Translation: Impact Acceleration: CHERI IKC

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £7,700,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant funds the creation of an Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) focused on CHERI technology. CHERI is a hardware security approach that helps make digital systems safer by design. Up to £7.7 million is available. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The grant is based in England.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding
  • Project must focus on establishing an IKC for CHERI digital security technology
Who is this for?

This grant is for researchers and teams at UK research organisations eligible for EPSRC funding, based in England. It is specifically for those working on CHERI hardware security technology. It is not for private businesses, charities, or individuals outside of eligible research institutions.

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

Apply for funding to establish an Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) focused on driving adoption of the Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions (CHERI) digital security by design technology.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

How to apply

Apply through UKRI's funding service. You must be based at an EPSRC-eligible UK research organisation to submit an application.

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Last updated: 9 July 2026