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Innovate UKCfI Engineering Biology for Defra and FSA
Fully FundedLondon, United Kingdomphd· Up to £3M total fund (including VAT).
Project Overview
Up to £3M (including VAT) for Contracts for Innovation in Engineering Biology for Defra and FSA challenges.
Opportunity Overview
Innovate UK funds up to £3M (including VAT) for Contracts for Innovation (CfI) in Engineering Biology addressing challenges for Defra and FSA. Challenge areas include biosafety, pathogen detection, food authenticity, and sustainable bio-manufacturing.
What CfI Means
- 100% of project costs funded.
- Payment via development contracts.
- Organisation retains intellectual property.
- Short, focused phases.
Eligibility
- Open to organisations delivering under contract.
Application
Submit via Innovation Funding Service by 14 October 2026, 11:00am.
Official Links
- UKRI listing: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity
- Application: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk
Innovate UK funds up to £3M (including VAT) for Contracts for Innovation (CfI) in Engineering Biology addressing challenges for Defra and FSA. Challenge areas include biosafety, pathogen detection, food authenticity, and sustainable bio-manufacturing.
What CfI Means
- 100% of project costs funded.
- Payment via development contracts.
- Organisation retains intellectual property.
- Short, focused phases.
Eligibility
- Open to organisations delivering under contract.
Application
Submit via Innovation Funding Service by 14 October 2026, 11:00am.
Official Links
- UKRI listing: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity
- Application: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk
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