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Engineering Biology Investor Partnership
Executive Summary
This opportunity targets high-growth engineering biology businesses by leveraging a co-investment model that pairs Innovate UK grant funding with private capital to accelerate late-stage development and commercial scale-up.
Expected Launch
October 2026
Funding Body
Innovate UK
Eligible Applicants
SME
Funding Available & Project Rates
£8 million total fund with a maximum award of £3 million per project.
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Target Sectors
biotechnologyhealthcareadvanced manufacturingnet zero
Technology Scope
synthetic biologybioprocessingbio-manufacturinggenetic engineeringbiomaterials
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Competition Scope & Overview
This aims to enable high-growth potential engineering biology businesses to complete late-stage development and support business growth, scale and market entry. It will align grant funding with private investment from Innovate UK investor partners. It is expected to proceed but is subject to the relevant approvals.