# UKRI-Translation: EPSRC ACT Proof of Concept

**Funder:** EPSRC
**Budget:** £100k–£500k FEC (EPSRC funds 80% FEC)
**Deadline:** 3 September 2026 (4:00pm UK time)
**Duration:** Up to 2 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/ukri-translation-epsrc-act-proof-of-concept/
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to UK researchers at EPSRC-eligible organisations who can demonstrate prior awards (started on or after 1 Jan 2020). Funds translation and commercialisation of engineering/physical sciences research into advanced connectivity technologies (ACT), addressing secure/resilient or sustainable networks. No fundamental research; business partners strongly encouraged. EPSRC funds 80% FEC; no matched funding required beyond standard 20%.

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