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Engineering Biology Programme: Foundational Technology Hubs
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UKRI's Engineering Biology Programme: Foundational Technology Hubs funds large-scale hubs that build foundational technologies, tools and platforms for engineering biology in the UK, with up to £12 million available per hub (80% FEC) over up to five years. The call targets consortium leads able to assemble industry, academic, infrastructure and policy partners, with host organisations required to provide 20% matched funding.
Details
| Funder | UKRI |
| Budget | Up to £12 million (80% FEC funded) |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Consortium | Required - project lead, co-leads and project partners from industry, academia, infrastructure providers and other stakeholders |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Funds major hubs developing foundational technologies, tools and platforms underpinning engineering biology in the UK. Host organisations must provide 20% matched funding; applicants are strongly encouraged to involve industry, academic, infrastructure and policy partners. Application deadline to be confirmed.
Who Should Apply
- •Project leads and co-leads capable of coordinating a multi-partner consortium
- •UK-based host institutions able to commit 20% matched funding
- •Academic and industry groups developing engineering biology tools, technologies or platforms
- •Infrastructure providers and policy stakeholders joining as project partners
Key Dates
- •Application deadline to be confirmed
- •Up to five-year hub duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure firm commitments for the 20% matched funding early, since host organisations must guarantee this before submission.
- ✓Build the consortium around a clear foundational-technology or platform focus rather than a single research question, as the call targets hub-scale infrastructure.
- ✓Involve industry and infrastructure partners from the outset, the scope excerpt explicitly flags this as a priority for assessors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the UKRI Foundational Technology Hubs call provide?
Up to £12 million per hub, funded at 80% of full economic costs (FEC).
Is matched funding required for this UKRI grant?
Yes, host organisations must provide 20% matched funding alongside the UKRI award.
Who can apply to the Engineering Biology Foundational Technology Hubs call?
UK-based project leads and co-leads forming a consortium with industry, academic, infrastructure and policy partners.
How long can a Foundational Technology Hub project run?
Projects can run for up to five years.
Is a consortium required for this grant?
Yes, the call requires a project lead, co-leads and project partners from industry, academia, infrastructure providers and other stakeholders.
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