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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Strategic Infrastructure 2026

Executive Summary

This is a highly exclusive, invite-only strategic investment aimed at bolstering UK scientific capability through the procurement of high-value research infrastructure and equipment. Applicants must align their proposals with EPSRC's high-priority research areas to secure funding for transformative scientific resources.

Expected Launch
July 2026
Funding Body
Innovate UK
Eligible Applicants
Academic, RTO
Funding Available & Project Rates
Minimum award value £400,000 with no maximum; four to six awards expected.
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Target Sectors
advanced manufacturingbiotechnologysemiconductorsspace technologyclean energynet zerohealthcaredigital technology
Technology Scope
research infrastructurescientific equipmentexperimental facilitieshigh-performance computinganalytical instrumentation
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Competition Scope & Overview

Invite only for applicants successful at a previous outline stage. Funding for strategic infrastructure including equipment and resources. It seeks to improve UK scientific capability and enable cutting-edge research of high priority to EPSRC.

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