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Verified source: Innovate UK Business Connect FundingLast verified 19 Oct 2026

Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF): Expression of Interest

Capital grants to support investments over £8m in the manufacture of human medicines, medical diagnostics and medtech products.

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Key facts

Funding amount
Over £8 million
Deadline
Rolling – no fixed deadline
Region
UK-wide
Business type
Small businesses & SMEs
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Plain English summary

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) offers capital grants for investments exceeding £8 million in the manufacture of human medicines, medical diagnostics, and medtech products. The fund aims to increase UK health resilience and create economic opportunity by strengthening manufacturing capacity. Expressions of Interest are accepted on a rolling basis and assessed quarterly.

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Who this is best for

  • Small businesses & SMEs
  • Organisations based in UK-wide
  • Projects aligned with manufacturing
  • Teams seeking funding around Over £8 million

Who should not apply

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

Eligibility checklist

Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.

UK registered, wholly private sector businesses (product developers, contract development manufacturing organisations, or generics manufacturers) with projects over £8 million located in the UK, primarily capital investment, and single company investments.

Official source

Funding body
Innovate UK Business Connect Funding
Last verified
19 Oct 2026

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