upcomingGrantCollaborative R&D
Engineering Biology: collaborative research and development
Executive Summary
This competition supports high-growth engineering biology businesses partnering across supply chains with end-users to commercialise innovative technologies. Projects must be collaborative and align with the IS-8 Priority Programme.
Expected Launch
September 2026
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
SME, Large, RTO, Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
£12.5 million total fund with a maximum award of £2 million
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Target Sectors
biotechnologyadvanced manufacturinghealthcareclean energynet zero
Technology Scope
synthetic biologyengineering biologysupply chain integrationcommercialisationbiotechnologies
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Competition Scope & Overview
Funding to enable high growth potential engineering biology businesses to work across a supply chain with end-users in a range of engineering biology relevant application areas to take forward technologies and solutions, progressing towards commercialisation. Part of the IS-8 Priority Programme. Lead: UKRI