UKRI Translation: STFC Proof of Concept
Supports commercialisation of advanced STFC PPAN technologies at TRL 5–7, providing funding, industry collaboration, and commercialisation training to move scientific innovations toward market deployment.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: August 26, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £600,000 FEC per project (STFC will fund 80% FEC); typical award is £240,000 per year for 24 months
Summary: Supports commercialisation of advanced technologies from the STFC PPAN community, advancing projects at TRL 5–7 toward market deployment with training and industry collaboration.
Key Information: Invite-only; only applicants invited after a successful outline application may submit a full proposal.
Description
This funding opportunity is designed to accelerate the commercialisation of technology and science developed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) particle physics, astronomy, and nuclear (PPAN) community. It targets projects at technology readiness level (TRL) 5 to 7, helping move innovations closer to market deployment. The programme is open to projects originating from core STFC-funded areas such as particle physics, astrophysics, astronomy, nuclear physics, accelerator physics, solar and planetary science, and quantum science and computing.
Awardees receive not only funding but also access to commercialisation training through Innovate UK’s ICURe Programme, industry collaboration opportunities, and expert support to build commercialisation skills and explore market potential.
