Funder
BBSRC Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) Explore
Added date
25/01/2024
Closing date
19/03/2024
Call summary
BBSRC ICURe Explore trains, funds, and supports research teams to determine whether there is a market for products or services that utilise their bioscience-based ideas, research, science, and technologies. Funding is available to ‘get out of the lab’ and validate commercially promising ideas in the marketplace. The training and support activities are carried out in a blended online and in-person format, providing accessibility to a wide range of applicants. Award amount max £35,000
Award amount min ---
Amount note Total fund: £420,000
Scientific scope
We welcome applications from across the biosciences, including:
agriculture and food
healthy ageing
engineering biology
industrial biotechnology
innovative tools and technologies underpinning biological research.
PI eligibility
Career stages Early Career and Emerging in Field; Mid-Career to Established in Field
Eligibility Note BBSRC ICURe Explore is open to research teams in all UK universities, BBSRC-funded institutes and approved public sector research enterprises (PSREs).
The research underpinning the bioscience innovation, products or services being carried forward for market exploration by the team must be building on a previous BBSRC or other UK Research and Innovation grant.