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[IUK] CfI: Engineering Biology for Defra and FSA Phase 1

Organisations can apply for a share up to £3 million inclusive of VAT, to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products and services.

Award
up to £200,000, inclusive of VAT
Single applicants welcomeClosing soon

Application window

Closes: 14 September 2026 (6 days remaining)

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What it funds

Organisations can apply for a share up to £3 million inclusive of VAT, to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products and services.

Who it suits

The aim of the competition is to enable innovative engineering biology focused organisations to accelerate the development and commercialisation of products that can address the societal challenges defined by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Food Standards Agency (FSA)…

  • Life sciences & health
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award bandUnder £250k
FunderInnovate UK
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredNo
Next deadline14 September 2026
Key sectors
Life sciences & health

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