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    GrantsUKRI Venture Doctorates: Large-Scale Funding for Entrepreneurial Research Programs
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    UKRI Venture Doctorates: Large-Scale Funding for Entrepreneurial Research Programs

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    UKRI is funding one to three large-scale doctoral programs combining academic research with entrepreneurship training for 50+ students, totaling £25 million investment in high-growth sectors.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 10 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaUKRI
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    • Funding
      est.£25,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Applications close
      22 Oct 2026
      6 days left
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

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    6 days left to apply — closing this week. Opened 2 months ago, closes 22 Oct 2026.

    10 Aug 202622 Oct 2026

    Brief

    UKRI is offering £25 million in funding for one to three major venture doctoral programs. These awards will support a minimum of 50 doctoral students across up to five annual cohorts. The programs combine rigorous academic research with hands-on experiential learning in entrepreneurship and venture creation. Successful proposals should align with UK government's Industrial Strategy and focus on high-growth sectors. This is an outline stage application, which is the first step in the funding process. Eligible organizations should be able to deliver world-class research training while fostering entrepreneurial skills and creating commercial ventures.

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    BBSRC Mid-Range Equipment Grants for Biosciences Research 2026

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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
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    Sector
    Research & Innovation