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Verified source: Innovate UK Business Connect FundingLast verified 28 Sept 2026

Engineering Biology Access to Infrastructure Pilot

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for Engineering Biology pilot scale and validation projects.

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Key facts

Funding amount
Up to £5 million total, projects between £200,000 and £750,000
Deadline
21 Oct 2026 · 23 days left
Region
UK-wide
Business type
Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary

This Innovate UK competition offers up to £5 million for UK registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on engineering biology projects. The funding supports pilot-scale development and validation of innovations, with individual project costs ranging from £200,000 to £750,000. Successful applicants will need to partner with an organisation that provides facilities for technology scale-up.

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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 £5 million total, projects between £200,000 and £750,000

Who should not apply

  • Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
  • Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below

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Official source

Funding body
Innovate UK Business Connect Funding
Last verified
28 Sept 2026

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