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Innovate UKEngineering Biology Access to Infrastructure Pilot
Fully FundedLondon, United Kingdomphd· Up to £5M total fund.
Project Overview
Innovate UK invests up to £5M to help UK SMEs scale engineering biology innovations. Access to pilot-scale facilities.
Opportunity Overview
Innovate UK will invest up to £5 million to help UK businesses scale engineering biology innovations proven in the lab but needing pilot-scale development. Supports access to fermentation facilities, scaling bioprocesses, and validating products.
Programme Background
Part of UKRI Engineering Biology Programme, funded by BIST. Responds to sector's need for scale-up infrastructure.
Project Parameters
- Total eligible costs: £200,000-£750,000 per project.
- Funding intensity: up to 70% for industrial research.
- Open to single applicants and collaborations.
Eligibility
- UK registered businesses. Lead must be UK SME for collaborations.
- Larger companies can participate as collaborators.
Application
Submit via Innovation Funding Service by 21 October 2026, 11:00am.
Innovate UK will invest up to £5 million to help UK businesses scale engineering biology innovations proven in the lab but needing pilot-scale development. Supports access to fermentation facilities, scaling bioprocesses, and validating products.
Programme Background
Part of UKRI Engineering Biology Programme, funded by BIST. Responds to sector's need for scale-up infrastructure.
Project Parameters
- Total eligible costs: £200,000-£750,000 per project.
- Funding intensity: up to 70% for industrial research.
- Open to single applicants and collaborations.
Eligibility
- UK registered businesses. Lead must be UK SME for collaborations.
- Larger companies can participate as collaborators.
Application
Submit via Innovation Funding Service by 21 October 2026, 11:00am.
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