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Exploring the frontiers of environmental research
Executive Summary
This NERC-led funding opportunity provides small-scale grants (£100k-£200k) for researchers and innovators to explore pioneering, high-risk environmental science concepts and exploit cutting-edge technologies. It targets agile, exploratory projects aimed at unlocking new frontiers in environmental research.
Expected Launch
October 2026
Funding Body
Innovate UK
Eligible Applicants
Academic, RTO, SME, Large, Charity
Funding Available & Project Rates
£8 million total fund with maximum award values between £100,000 and £200,000
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Target Sectors
clean energynet zerodigital technologyadvanced manufacturing
Technology Scope
environmental sciencesensorsnew technologiesdata analyticsmonitoring
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Competition Scope & Overview
Small scale funding to allow researchers to explore new and exciting areas of environmental science and exploit new technologies and approaches in a dynamic way. Lead: NERC