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Life sciences: Investor Partnership
Executive Summary
This Investor Partnership opportunity provides UK SMEs in medicines manufacturing with a combined R&D grant from Innovate UK and matched private equity investment. It is designed to accelerate high-potential life sciences innovations through targeted IS8 funding.
Expected Launch
April 2027
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
SME
Funding Available & Project Rates
£10 million total fund over five projects
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Target Sectors
healthcareadvanced manufacturingbiotechnology
Technology Scope
medicines manufacturinglife sciencesmatched equity investmentR&D grant
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Competition Scope & Overview
Funding for small medium enterprises in UK medicines manufacturing to access a R&D grant from Innovate UK alongside matched equity investment from an approved private investor. Part of the IS8 Priority Programme. Lead: UKRI