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BBSRC Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) Explore 2026

BBSRC ICURe Explore is a market exploration programme for bioscience researchers and technicians.

BBSRC ICURe Explore is open to bioscience researchers in:

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

You must have completed ICURe Discover in order to apply.

Drive35 innovation fund: demonstrate 2

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £33 million for late stage demonstration research and development projects. Projects will support the UK’s transition to zero emission vehicles and a pathway to a net zero automotive industry.

Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) Spring

UK registered government research organisations can apply for grants from £50,000 up to £250,000 to move viable public sector knowledge assets towards commercial readiness. This funding is provided by the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT).

International Placement Scheme 2026

Apply to undertake a placement at an international cultural institution. You must either be:

  • a PhD student funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) or Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
  • an early career researcher based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding

Energy Catalyst round 11, mid stage

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £7 million across the three strands of the competition.

This is for energy access in official development assistance eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, the Indo Pacific region and Latin America.

ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant: round six

Farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England can apply for a grant of £2,500, to engage an external project facilitator to support the development of a full ADOPT grant application.

Creative Industries Clusters: round two: outline stage

Apply for funding to deliver a Creative Industries Cluster to address a challenge for the creative industries in a specific geography, sub-sector or both. Clusters should focus on regional economic growth through applied R&D.
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.

Nucleus Public Engagement Awards 2026

Apply for funding to engage the public with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supported science and/or raise engagement capacity in STFC communities.

You must work for an organisation that:

  • is based in the UK
  • has audited accounts

Proposals must include a subject matter expert in an STFC funded area.

Research and partnership hubs for a healthy society (invite only)

Apply for funding to establish a large-scale multidisciplinary research hub drawing on expertise across the EPSRC and health research community to support people to live healthier lives and prevent ill health.

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

Growth Catalyst: investor partnerships round two

UK registered micro, small and medium-sized enterprises can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners.

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