EPSRC-Defra Reimagining Circularity: full stage
EPSRC-Defra Reimagining Circularity funds major interdisciplinary networks to advance UK circular economy research in data/metrics or textiles, fostering innovation and collaboration for sustainability.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: November 3, 2026 (Closing date)
Funding Amounts: Up to £5.41 million (100% FEC) per award; 80% FEC funded for up to 36 months; total fund £8,656,000.
Summary: Funds interdisciplinary networks to accelerate circular economy research and innovation in data/metrics or textiles across UK sectors.
Key Information: Invitation-only full stage; only organisations invited after a successful outline may apply.
Description
This opportunity, delivered by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) via UKRI, aims to establish two large-scale NetworkPlus investments. These networks will catalyze interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration to advance the UK’s circular economy, focusing on either data and metrics or textiles. The program emphasizes building visible, inclusive networks that foster knowledge exchange, test new approaches, and accelerate translation of research into impactful innovation. Integrating academic and non-academic stakeholders, supporting early and mid-career researchers, and embedding environmental sustainability and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core priorities.
