# Strategic Infrastructure

**Funder:** EPSRC
**Budget:** Up to 100% FEC for capital costs; 80% FEC for non-capital costs. Minimum item threshold £400,000 (Route 1).
**Deadline:** 3 September 2026 (3 Sep 2026 at 4:00pm UK time for Feb 2026 outline panel applicants; 8 Oct 2026 at 4:00pm UK time for Jul 2026 outline panel applicants. Invite-only full proposal stage.)
**Duration:** Varies by route; Route 2 max 2 years
**Application:** 2-stage: open outline (no deadline) → invited full proposal
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/epsrc-strategic-infrastructure-2026-invite-only/
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Invite-only full proposal stage following successful outline application. Two routes: Route 1 (purchase/set-up of strategic capital/digital infrastructure ≥£400k); Route 2 (non-capital resources to support existing infrastructure, max 2 years). Open to UK and overseas organisations meeting EPSRC eligibility. UKRI-RCN and UKRI-IIASA agreements do not apply.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/epsrc-strategic-infrastructure-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.