Engineering Biology Investor Partnerships Round 1
UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £8 million to develop engineering biology products and services with selected investor partners.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £8 million total funding; individual grants between £250,000 and £2 million
- Deadline
- 2 Dec 2026
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This funding opportunity from Innovate UK offers a share of up to £8 million for UK registered SMEs to develop engineering biology products and services. Projects should focus on developing or applying engineering biology solutions in various sectors like health, agriculture, or chemicals, with a clear route to market. Successful applicants will receive grant funding from Innovate UK alongside aligned investment from lead investor partners.
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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 million total funding; individual grants between £250,000 and £2 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.
- Open to UK registered micro, small, or medium-sized businesses (SMEs) undertaking project work in the UK and intending to exploit results in the UK.
- Single applicants only.
- Requires secured aligned investment from a lead investor from the programme’s pool.
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