EPSRC
UKRI-Translation: EPSRC ACT Proof of Concept
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Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Budget | £100k–£500k FEC (EPSRC funds 80% FEC) |
| Deadline | 3 September 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 2 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
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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