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Engineering Biology Access to Infrastructure Pilot
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This UKRI pilot funds pilot scale and validation projects that give UK small and medium sized enterprises access to engineering biology infrastructure, with up to £5 million shared across successful applicants. It is open to UK-registered SMEs applying alone or as part of a collaboration, and is funded through BIST under UKRI's Engineering Biology Programme.
Details
| Funder | UKRI |
| Budget | Up to £5 million (shared) |
| Consortium | Optional — open to single applicants and collaborations |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
UK-registered micro, small or medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply, either alone or in collaboration, for pilot scale and validation projects under UKRI's Engineering Biology Programme, funded by BIST.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-registered micro, small or medium sized enterprises (SMEs)
- •Single applicants or collaborative teams of SMEs
- •Organisations with pilot scale or validation-stage engineering biology projects
- •Applicants seeking access to shared infrastructure rather than standalone R&D funding
Key Dates
- •Shared pool of up to £5 million across successful applicants
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Single-applicant SMEs are explicitly eligible, so don't assemble a consortium purely to seem competitive if your project doesn't need one.
- ✓Frame the project around validating or scaling access to infrastructure rather than early discovery research, since that is the stated focus of this pilot.
- ✓Confirm UK SME registration status (micro, small or medium) early, as this is a firm eligibility gate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the Engineering Biology Access to Infrastructure Pilot provide?
The pilot provides up to £5 million shared across successful applicants, rather than a fixed amount per project.
Who can apply for the Engineering Biology Access to Infrastructure Pilot?
UK-registered micro, small or medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply, either alone or in collaboration with other organisations.
Is collaboration required for this UKRI grant?
No, collaboration is optional, the call is open to both single SME applicants and consortia.
What type of projects does this grant fund?
It funds pilot scale and validation projects that give SMEs access to engineering biology infrastructure, under UKRI's Engineering Biology Programme.
Who funds the Engineering Biology Access to Infrastructure Pilot?
The pilot is funded by BIST as part of UKRI's Engineering Biology Programme.
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