At a glance
UKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026 is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is £640K–£800K. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. The application deadline is October 14, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- £640K–£800K
- Deadline
- 14 Oct 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: UKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026 Opportunity status: Open Funders: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Funding type: Grant Total fund: £3,000,000 Award range: £100,000 - £800,000 Publication date: 5 August 2026 Opening date: 5 August 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 14 October 2026 4:00pm UK time Last updated: 5 August 2026 - see all updates Start application Apply for funding to translate bioscience research into innovations such as products, services or solutions that generate real-world economic, societal, and environmental impact. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding. Projects must build on prior Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) support and include a clear pathway to real-world use through commercialisation, adoption, or progression tow...
Who can apply
See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations.
How to apply
Apply through the UKRI Funding Service as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.
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