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    GrantsUKRI EPSRC Advanced Connectivity Technologies Proof of Concept Grant
    Closed grant

    UKRI EPSRC Advanced Connectivity Technologies Proof of Concept Grant

    Funding amount
    £5.6m
    Closed 29 Jul 2026

    Invitation-only grant of up to £500,000 (80% FEC) for commercialising advanced connectivity technology research focused on secure, resilient, or sustainable networks over two years.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 6 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaUKRI
    Funding amount
    £5.6m
    Closed 29 Jul 2026
    Applications close passed on 29 Jul 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Funding
      est.£5,550,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Applications closed
      29 Jul 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Closed for applications on 29 Jul 2026. Published 3 months ago.

    6 Jul 2026Today29 Jul 2026

    Brief

    This invitation-only funding opportunity supports the early to mid-stage commercialisation of research in Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) derived from engineering and physical sciences. Eligible projects must address either secure and resilient networks or sustainable networks challenges. Grants up to £500,000 are available at 80% full economic cost (FEC) funding, with a maximum project duration of two years. This scheme is designed to bridge the gap between research completion and commercial viability, helping researchers and organisations move innovative connectivity solutions toward market adoption.

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    BBSRC Mid-Range Equipment Grants for Biosciences Research 2026

    BBSRC funding scheme offering £200,000-£1,500,000 grants for UK research organisations to purchase mid-range biosciences equipment that supports collaboration and aligns with BBSRC research priorities.

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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    ukri-translation-epsrc-act-proof-of-concept
    EP
    Funding body
    Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation