Engineering Biology Collaborative R&D: Round 3
UK Research and Innovation’s Engineering Biology Collaborative R&D: Round 3 funds collaborative projects advancing engineering biology technologies for transformative applications across key sectors.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: November 3, 2026: Competition closes
Funding Amounts: £8.5 million total fund; project costs must be £750,000–£2.5 million; project duration 12–36 months
Summary: Supports UK business-led collaborative R&D to develop and scale engineering biology platforms, products, and services.
Key Information: Open to UK registered business-led collaborations; must include at least one UK SME; projects must start after April 1, 2027.
Description
This opportunity, funded by Innovate UK under UK Research and Innovation’s Engineering Biology Programme, aims to accelerate the development and adoption of engineering biology technologies through business-led collaborative research and development. The focus is on projects that will generate new or improved engineering biology products, processes, or services, and de-risk the adoption of high-potential technologies across key sectors. Projects must align with at least one of the programme’s thematic priorities: Health; Agriculture and Food; Chemicals and Materials; Low Carbon Fuels; Waste and Environment; or Cross-cutting Technology and Service Development.
