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[IUK] Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation: CR&D Round 2

Collaborative CR&D to strengthen sustainable medicines manufacturing in the UK. Grant request £500,000–£1 million. UK business can lead; academics cannot. At least one funded UK SME must be in the consortium.

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Grant funding request £500,000–£1 million. Duration 9–12 months. Start by 1 April 2027.
Collaborative

Next deadline

Closes: 2 December 2026

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What it funds

Collaborative CR&D to strengthen sustainable medicines manufacturing in the UK. Grant request £500,000–£1 million. UK business can lead; academics cannot. At least one funded UK SME must be in the consortium.

Who it suits

UK registered business of any size can lead. Consortium must include at least one UK SME claiming grant. Academic institutions cannot lead. RTOs/catapults/public bodies/charities can lead if they include an SME.

  • Life sciences & health
  • Clean energy & net zero
  • Manufacturing & materials
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award band£250k-£1m
FunderInnovate UK
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadline2 December 2026
Key sectors
Life sciences & healthClean energy & net zeroManufacturing & materials

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