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UKRI Translation: Proof of Concept
Funding
Up to £9,000,000
Deadline
Round closed
Location
England
Applications
Applications closed
Overview
This grant provides up to £9 million for proof-of-concept projects. It helps turn research into new products, processes or services. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive UKRI funding. The funding supports early to mid-stage commercialisation of research from any discipline. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The money helps bridge the gap between research and commercial development. You can apply for projects in arts, humanities, sciences, engineering or social research.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for researchers at UK universities and research institutions that are eligible for UKRI funding. You need a research project that could be turned into a commercial product, process or service. It is not for businesses or individuals outside of academic research organisations.
Regions
No published award history for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Apply for proof-of-concept funding to support early to mid-stage commercialisation of research in any discipline or remit, leading to the development of new products, processes or services.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.
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Last updated: 9 October 2026