This funding supports UK registered businesses to lead collaborative R&D projects developing engineering biology platforms, products, and services. Projects should address themes such as health, agriculture, chemicals, low carbon fuels, waste, environment, or cross-cutting technologies. Funding ranges from £750,000 to £2.5 million for projects lasting 12 to 36 months, with all work and exploitation based in the UK. The competition includes a two-stage assessment with interviews for shortlisted applicants.
Eligible applicants are UK registered businesses of any size leading a collaborative project including at least one SME. Collaborators can include UK businesses, academic institutions, charities, and public sector organizations. Projects must be UK based and start after April 1, 2027, lasting up to
