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    UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Engineering and Ph

    Isambard-AI and Zenith AIRR supercomputers: Rapid Access route

    Open

    Deadline

    Rolling / not stated

    Funding available

    20,000 graphics processing unit hours

    DeadlineRolling / not stated
    Funding20,000 graphics processing unit hours
    SummaryUK-registered micro, small and medium businesses can apply for 20,000 graphics processing unit hours. This access is for the Isambard-AI and Zenith AI Research Resource (AIRR) supercomputers. The opportunity supports early-stage artificial intelligence product research and development.
    StatusOpen
  • Closed

    Deadline

    8 December 2026

    Funding available

    £5,000,000 total fund

    Deadline8 December 2026
    Funding£5,000,000 total fund — up to £5 million
    SummaryUK registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £5 million. This funding is to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions. These solutions should perform, control, or coordinate operational activity. This is part of the BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst programme.
    StatusClosed

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  • Closed

    Deadline

    8 December 2026

    Funding available

    £5,000,000 total fund

    Deadline8 December 2026
    Funding£5,000,000 total fund — up to £5 million
    SummaryUK registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £5 million. This funding is to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions. These solutions should support consequential judgements, recommendations, or decisions. This is part of the BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst programme.
    StatusClosed

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    Medical Research Council (MRC)

    Early independence: clinician scientist fellowship

    Closed

    Deadline

    13 January 2027

    Funding available

    Not disclosed

    Deadline13 January 2027
    FundingNot disclosed
    SummaryThis is an early independence fellowship for clinician scientists whose research focus is within the Medical Research Council (MRC) remit. Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals with a PhD or equivalent. They need to show evidence of career consolidation and productivity, along with clear plans for establishing their own research niche. The opportunity is upcoming.
    StatusClosed

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  • Fund / 05

    Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

    Advancing solutions for critical mineral production and recycling

    Open

    Deadline

    7 January 2027

    Funding available

    Up to £305,000 · £1,500,000 total fund

    Deadline7 January 2027
    FundingUp to £305,000 · £1,500,000 total fund — £1,500,000
    SummaryThis funding is for pump-priming research to explore, test, and validate disruptive solutions for critical mineral production and recycling. Solutions can cover extraction, processing, recovery, reprocessing, recycling, or re-mining. Applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding. The total fund is £1,500,000, with a maximum award of £305,000.
    StatusOpen

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  • Open

    Deadline

    2 December 2026

    Funding available

    £7,000,000 total fund

    Deadline2 December 2026
    Funding£7,000,000 total fund — up to £7 million
    SummaryInnovate UK, in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care, will invest up to £7 million. This investment is to support the development and adoption of sustainable technologies. The focus is on the manufacturing of medicines. This is the second round of the Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation programme.
    StatusOpen

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  • Closed

    Deadline

    2 December 2026

    Funding available

    £11,500,000 total fund

    Deadline2 December 2026
    Funding£11,500,000 total fund — £11,500,000
    SummaryUK registered businesses can apply to join a cohort focused on next-gen low carbon concrete. These businesses will develop solutions to decarbonise concrete. They will also access funding and sector-specific support to develop and deliver innovation and growth plans. The total fund available is £11,500,000.
    StatusClosed

    Links & sources (2)

  • Open

    Deadline

    4 November 2026

    Funding available

    £2,000,000 total fund

    Deadline4 November 2026
    Funding£2,000,000 total fund — £2 million, inclusive of VAT
    SummaryOrganisations can apply for a share of £2 million to develop industrial research solutions. The solutions should strengthen supply chain resilience and onshore critical dual use capabilities. This funding is for battery innovation for dual use and defence, phase 1. The opportunity is currently open.
    StatusOpen

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    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

    Pre-announcement: Engineering Biology Programme: mission hubs

    Closed

    Deadline

    Rolling / not stated

    Funding available

    Up to £15,000,000

    DeadlineRolling / not stated
    FundingUp to £15,000,000 — £15,000,000
    SummaryThis is a pre-announcement for funding to pursue a flagship applied research and innovation programme. The programme aims to harness engineering biology to address major industrial and societal challenges. This will be achieved through a mission focus. Applicants must be based at an organisation eligible for UKRI funding.
    StatusClosed

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