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ALERT 2026

Executive Summary

The ALERT 2026 scheme focuses on funding mid-range bioscience equipment that provides shared, multi-user capabilities to enhance national research infrastructure. Applicants must demonstrate broad institutional or cross-institutional utility to justify the investment in high-value instrumentation.

Expected Launch
October 2026
Funding Body
Innovate UK
Eligible Applicants
Academic, RTO
Funding Available & Project Rates
Individual awards range from £200,000 to £1.5 million.
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Target Sectors
biotechnologyhealthcarelife sciences
Technology Scope
bioscience research equipmentlaboratory instrumentationanalytical toolsimaging systemsgenomicsproteomics
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Competition Scope & Overview

Funding supports mid-range bioscience research equipment, including novel capabilities and upgrading or replacing widely used instruments. Equipment must be accessible to multiple users. Open to eligible researchers and research technical professionals. It is expected to proceed but is subject to the relevant approvals.

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