Sector

Research & Innovation

Live opportunities

281

Largest live: £350m

A well-supplied UK & EU sector, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), most recent listing today.

United Kingdom + 5 moreAvg value £1.5m+70% · 30 days

R&D grants, scientific research, innovation programmes, and technology development.

Live opportunities

281

Largest live: £350m

Activity, last 12 months

3K published

2025-11Peak: 2026-10 · 4852027-01

Sector brief

4 fields

Live now
281
Opportunities open today
Total on record
4K
Across all statuses
Total value (£ only)
£6.7bn
Avg £1.5m
30-day momentum
+70%
Last published -65 days ago

Opportunities

281 on record

United Kingdom

Building a Connected Data Services Workforce for Social Science Research

Fund collaborative data service networks to connect practitioners and improve research support services across the social science sector.

est.£2,000,000

Published 11 Jan 2027

United Kingdom

Developing Autonomous Boats and Underwater Vehicles for Arctic Exploration

Get up to £250,000 to develop marine robots and autonomous underwater vehicles designed to operate reliably in extreme Arctic conditions over 18 months.

est.£1,200,000

Published 19 Nov 2026

United Kingdom

Measuring Home Learning Environments Using Wearable Technology and Observation Methods

Fund innovative wearable and observation-based methods to measure how home learning environments influence child development and educational outcomes.

est.£3,570,000

Published 17 Nov 2026

United Kingdom

Local Growth Funding Framework Research Commission

Commission to develop an evidence-based blueprint for redesigning local growth funding frameworks across England's various governance models.

est.£20,000Local Government Association (LGA)

Published 6 Nov 2026

United Kingdom

High-Throughput Real-Time PCR System for National Wastewater Pathogen Surveillance in Wales

Bangor University seeks a high-throughput real-time PCR system to enhance wastewater pathogen surveillance and antimicrobial resistance monitoring for Wales while maintaining ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards.

est.£125,000Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

Published 6 Nov 2026

United Kingdom

Downhole Geophysical Equipment for Hydrogeological Research

BGS is procuring downhole geophysical equipment to support hydrogeological investigations and groundwater research activities.

est.£400,000UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Published 6 Nov 2026

United Kingdom

Oldham Live Well Programme Evaluation

Evaluation of Oldham's Live Well programme, a community-led health and wellbeing initiative designed to transform public service delivery and tackle inequalities at neighbourhood level.

est.£60,000OLDHAM COUNCIL

Published 6 Nov 2026

United Kingdom

Heritage Engagement and Interpretation Plan Consultant

Develop a comprehensive Activity & Interpretation Plan for St Peter's Church that engages the community through learning, volunteering, events, and heritage interpretation while meeting National Lottery Heritage Fund requirements.

est.£25,000Thetford Town Council

Published 6 Nov 2026

United Kingdom

High Resolution UV Maskless Lithography Equipment Supply and Installation

Newcastle University's Great Northeast Nanofab seeks a high-resolution UV maskless lithography system supplier for their new open-access regional nano-fabrication facility.

est.£613,350Newcastle University

Published 6 Nov 2026

OpenUnited Kingdom

Seawater Aquarium Infrastructure Renewal and Upgrade - Market Engagement

Bangor University is conducting preliminary market engagement to gather supplier information and advice on renewing and upgrading seawater aquarium systems for marine research laboratories, with a planned procurement in December 2026.

£416,667indicativePrifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

Published 6 Nov 2026