Advancing innovation in accelerated cancer diagnosis
Up to £25.4 million funding available to support the clinical validation and evaluation of early cancer diagnostic technologies and devices.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £25.4 million
- Deadline
- 28 Oct 2026 · 30 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
Innovate UK is offering up to £25.4 million to support businesses and organisations developing new technologies and devices for early cancer diagnosis, especially for less common cancers. This competition encourages collaborative projects, particularly those involving a UK SME and a clinician, to validate and evaluate diagnostic innovations with potential clinical and economic impact. The goal is to accelerate the development of technologies that can lead to earlier detection and better patient outcomes.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £25.4 million
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Collaborative projects led by UK-registered businesses (any size), academic institutions, or NHS organisations.
- Consortia must include at least one UK SME claiming grant funding and a practising clinician or clinical academic.
- Projects must have total costs between £1.5M and £4M.
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