Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

UKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026

£3,000,000Closes 14 October 2026UK

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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 towards deployment. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £800,000. BBSRC will fund 80% of the FEC.

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