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BBSRC Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) Explore

Apply for funding to ‘get out of the lab’ and test your technology in the market to uncover its commercial potential.

BBSRC ICURe Explore is open to research teams in all:

  • UK universities
  • BBSRC-funded institutes
  • approved public sector research enterprises

This specific cohort is a pilot collaboration between BBSRC, Kidney Research UK and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Design Exchange Partnerships: design the green transition round three

Apply for funding to develop design–led solutions to address specific challenges around the theme of more-than-human design.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding.

BBSRC Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) Discover

Apply for funding to discover more about the potential market of your bioscience-based idea, increase market awareness and gain deeper understanding of potential technology applications.

BBSRC ICURe Discover is open to bioscience researchers (including PhD students, technicians, postdoctoral research associates, fellowship and group leader positions) in all UK universities, BBSRC-funded institutes and approved public sector research enterprises.

BBSRC New investigator award: 2024 round three: responsive mode

Apply for funding for a research grant in any area within the remit of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding.

BBSRC Standard research grant: 2024 round 3: responsive mode

Apply for funding for a research grant in any area within the remit of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding.

Pre-announcement: Design Accelerators round three

Apply for funding to undertake design-led solutions to address the climate crisis or net zero goals. Funding will be provided to support engagement activities with local communities, public and third sector organisations.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.

Addressing environmental challenges: NERC highlight topics 2024

Apply for funding to address one of five environmental research challenges.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding.

We encourage multidisciplinary research and collaborations with other UK organisations, and applications from diverse groups of researchers.

Canada-UK: Biomanufacturing of Biologics and Advanced Therapies round 2

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £3 million for collaboration with Canadian SMEs on joint R&D projects, for enabling technologies and innovations in biomanufacturing of biologics and advanced therapies.

Pre-announcement: Sustainable Industrial Futures

Apply for funding to establish a virtual centre of excellence in sustainable industrial futures to advance the UK’s transition to net zero.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funding.

Artificial intelligence, engineering biology and quantum technologies: highlight notice

Apply for funding for the application of artificial intelligence (AI), engineering biology, and quantum technologies in biomedical research and development.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for MRC funding.

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