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Engineering Biology Programme: Mission Hubs
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The UKRI Engineering Biology Programme: Mission Hubs funds large cross-sector hubs developing engineering biology-based products, processes and services, with up to £15M available (80% FEC funded by UKRI) over up to five years. The call targets UK host organisations able to build consortia spanning industry, investors, regulators and policymakers, and excludes foundational or broad-application technology research in favour of mission-focused development. Host organisations must contribute 20% matched funding of FEC.
Details
| Funder | UKRI |
| Budget | Up to £15M (80% FEC funded by UKRI) |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Consortium | Required - cross-sector partnerships with industry, public sector, regulators, infrastructure providers and other stakeholders; institutional matched funding of 20% of FEC required from host organisations |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Funds mission hubs for engineering biology-based products, processes and services, requiring cross-sector collaboration with industry, investors, regulators and policymakers. Host organisations must provide 20% matched funding of FEC; not for foundational/broad-application technology research.
Who Should Apply
- •UK host organisations able to lead large, long-term cross-sector consortia
- •Teams working on applied engineering biology products, processes or services
- •Organisations able to secure industry, investor, regulator and policymaker partners
- •Institutions able to commit 20% matched funding of FEC
- •Not suitable for foundational or broad-application technology research proposals
Key Dates
- •Application deadline to be confirmed
- •Project duration of up to 5 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame the hub around a specific mission outcome, not platform or foundational technology, since the call explicitly excludes broad-application research.
- ✓Line up named commitments from regulators and policymakers early, cross-sector partnership is a stated requirement, not just a preference.
- ✓Confirm the 20% matched funding commitment from your host institution before developing the full proposal, as this is a hard eligibility requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Hubs call provide?
Up to £15M per hub, funded at 80% of full economic costs (FEC) by UKRI.
Is matched funding required for the Engineering Biology Mission Hubs?
Yes, host organisations must provide 20% matched funding of FEC.
Who can apply to the Engineering Biology Mission Hubs programme?
UK-based host organisations able to assemble cross-sector consortia including industry, investors, regulators and policymakers.
Does this call fund foundational engineering biology research?
No, the call explicitly excludes foundational or broad-application technology research and instead funds applied products, processes and services.
How long can an Engineering Biology Mission Hub run?
Projects can run for up to 5 years.
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