Engineering Biology Collaborative R&D: Round 3
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £8.5 million to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products and services.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £8.5 million overall; projects £750,000 - £2.5 million
- Deadline
- 3 Nov 2026
- 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 £8.5 million for UK businesses to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products, and services. Projects must be collaborative, business-led, and involve at least one UK SME, focusing on themes like Health, Agriculture, Chemicals, or Low Carbon fuels. Projects should have total costs between £750,000 and £2.5 million, with up to 70% of costs covered depending on business size.
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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 £8.5 million overall; projects £750,000 - £2.5 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.
- UK registered businesses (any size) can lead a collaborative project.
- The consortium must include at least one UK registered SME claiming grant funding.
- Projects must have an end user involved for supply chain validation.
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