Contracts for Innovation: Engineering Biology for Defra and Food Standards Agency, phase 1
Organisations can apply for a share up to £3 million, inclusive of VAT, to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products and services.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- up to £3 million overall, with contracts up to £200,000 per project
- Deadline
- 14 Oct 2026 · 5 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This is a phase 1 competition offering contracts worth up to £200,000 for organisations of any size based in the UK. The goal is to accelerate the development and commercialisation of engineering biology products addressing societal challenges related to water quality, veterinary vaccines, ecosystem health, and food standards. Projects should start on January 1, 2027, and last up to 9 months, focusing on R&D services with a clear commercialisation plan.
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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 £3 million overall, with contracts up to £200,000 per project
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.
- To lead a project, you must be a UK-based organisation of any size, working alone or with subcontractors.
- Contracts are awarded to a single legal entity, with the majority of work and funding spent in the UK.
- Projects must have total costs of no more than £200,000, last up to 9 months, and begin on 1 January 2027.
- At least 50% of the contract value must be for R&D services, focusing on engineering biology innovation with a credible route to market.
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