UKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026 (Grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Award
£100k – £800k
Total fund Up to £3m
Deadline
Closes 14 October 2026
Where
UK-wide
Summary
Apply for funding to translate bioscience research into innovations such as products, services and solutions that generate real-world economic, societal, and environmental impact. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding.
Who can apply
This opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible . Who is eligible to apply In order to be eligible for BBSRC Proof of Concept (PoC), your application must have a direct link to current or previous BBSRC-supported funding. Who is not eligible to apply Standard eligibility rules for BBSRC funding apply, including that International and/or overseas organisations are not eligible. Researchers based at international and/or overseas institutions are also not eligible. Applications with no prior link to BBSRC funding are not eligible. Equality, diversity and inclusion We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers. We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes: career breaks support for people with caring responsibilities flexible working alternative working patterns UKRI can offer disability and accessibility support for UKRI applicants and grant holders during the application and assessment process.
Full details
Apply for funding to translate bioscience research into innovations such as products, services or solutions that generate real-world economic, societal, and environmental impact. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding. Projects must build on prior Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) support and include a clear pathway to real-world use through commercialisation, adoption, or progression towards deployment. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £800,000. BBSRC will fund 80% of the FEC. Projects can last up to 24 months. This opportunity was formerly known as Follow-on Fund.