Industry / translational Calls
Translational funding is used to ‘bridge the gap’ in development between early stage technology resulting from university research and its commercialisation.
Edinburgh Innovations also maintain a full list of internal and translational funding calls
Edinburgh Innovations Translational Funding
Innovate UK bid development toolkit
Edinburgh Innovations iTPA translational funding pathway (ECRs):Seed FundingMore funding is being made available to seed early stage translational or commercialisation projects within the remit of human health & wellbeing. Accessible to all staff researchers, though post docs & ECRs particularly encouraged to apply! Deadline for EoI submissions Closed iTPA Innovation CompetitionA personal award of £1,000 to develop and validate the translational side of your research. The award is exclusively available to the members of this community, which is open to all University staff working within the Wellcome science remit. We particularly encourage applications from independent early career researchers and postdocs (but please discuss this with your PI). Contact itpa@ei.ed.ac.uk if you want to apply! |
Edinburgh Innovations funding for translation and/or industrial engagement (ECRs and above):University of Edinburgh Venture Builder Incubator**NEW**Open to applications from postgraduate students and academic staff ready to commercialise ideas, research and innovations. For more information, click link and register for the Information session on 23 May. Early bird deadline 10 June BBSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA)Up to £30k available to support proof-of-principle studies, industry engagement and commercialisation activities. Applications do not have to be linked to previous BBSRC funding but must fit the BBSRC remit. Open to all, including ECRs and encouraging collaboration across disciplines/schools. Deadline Currently closed EPSRC IAA Partnership Development CallAn open call has been launched by EI’s Major Projects Group, funded by the EPSRC IAA, to support the University’s ambition to increase its number of strategic industry partners. Funds are available to colleagues with Business Development (BD) responsibilities, to develop and progress relationships with industry partners that have long-term, multidisciplinary, strategic potential. The funds will provide resources for engagement initiatives aimed at accelerating the development of a relationship along its engagement journey. Deadline Currently closed EPSRC Impact Acceleration AccountThe EPSRC IAA funds can be used to support industry engagement and commercialisation activities and aim to increase, advance and accelerate the achievement of impact from EPSRC-funded research. Supported activities can include collaborative projects, commercialisation projects, travel and events, and secondments. Final opportunity for full-length 12-month duration projects before 2025! Note there is now an exception to the cash co-funding requirement. The deadline for registering an idea has been extended. Academics can join the Q&A sessions by registering their idea anytime before the commencement of the events to be held on Wednesday 1 November at 16.30 and Tuesday 7 November at 12.00 if they have any questions. Deadline Currently closed EPSRC IAA Innovation competitionECRs can apply for a personal award of up to £2,500 to develop and validate an impact opportunity stemming from their research. The award can be used for anything except staff time that supports the development of an opportunity to create impact from your research. Register your interest now. Rolling Deadline. EPSRC IAA travel and eventsFunding for travel, industry meeting/event attendance and hosting industry events towards developing EPSRC-funded research. No deadline. UKRI Harmonised Impact Acceleration Account (IAA)Apply for £20k-£60k over 12 months for impact or translational projects that include at least two researchers representing separate council remits (BBSRC, ESRC, EPSRC, MRC). Projects should address a clearly identified unmet societal need, challenge or opportunity by combining research from the listed council remits. Applicants must justify why it is necessary to collaborate across research council remits and demonstrate that the proposal brings together the capabilities, expertise, and resources necessary to meet project aims. Early Career Researchers (PDRA level and above) are eligible to apply. Deadline (EoI) 30 June; (Applications) 13 September 2024 MRC Impact Acceleration AccountApply for £10k-£30k to support preliminary work towards the translation of fundamental science to benefit human health. Currently closed. MRC IAA Engagement FundApply for up to £3k to support engagement with external organisations to build and sustain collaborative relationships and partnerships. Engagement activities should support and enable the translation of research into new therapies, diagnostics, medical devices and technologies to benefit human health. Apply at any time – applicants will be notified of outcomes within 2 weeks of submission. Open Call. Scottish EPSRC IAA Cross-Institutional FundingStaff at two or more of the participating institutions can apply for co-funding of a joint impact project. The application must demonstrate clear cross-institutional added value with direct contribution from every institutional co-applicant. Please see documents attached for full information and contact your BD for support asap. Deadline 14 November 2024 ESRC IAA Autumn/Winter call is currently open for applicationsProjects must be based on ongoing or completed social science research conducted partly or wholly within the University. EoI deadline 04 October 2024 Full application 14 November 2024 |
Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP)The KTP partnership brings new skills and the latest academic thinking into the business partner to deliver a specific, strategic innovation project. Rolling deadlines |
Innovate UK-Smart grantsThese support disruptive research and development innovations in any area of technology with a potential to make a significant impact on the UK economy. Funding covers up to 70 per cent of costs. Deadline 23 October 2024 |
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Herbicide enabling technologiesUPL is seeking innovative ideas that enable existing herbicides to be used in new ways through improvements in performance, selectivity, novel combinations, formulation stability or handling (residual control, reduced leaching, and minimized off-target effects). Potential solutions may include, but are not limited to, the use of crop safeners, herbicide encapsulation, formulants, adjuvants, synergists, tank-mix partners and soil behaviour modifiers. Deadline 31 October 2024 |
Enhancing host immune responses against solid tumorsDaiichi Sankyo is seeking technologies to improve the efficacy and/or enhance multifunctionality of multi-specific antibody or CAR-T as single agents. Their focus is on two key areas, 1) to alleviate the immunosuppressive tumour microenvironment (TME), and 2) to overcome heterogeneity of solid tumours by leveraging host immune responses against tumour neoantigens. Deadline 31 October 2024 |
Recovery of small organic acids from fermentation brothsBASF is seeking new technologies that enable the isolation of small organic acids (C2-C6) from dilute aqueous fermentation broths. Deadline 31 October 2024 |
Free in vivo testing: Unleash your molecule's potential as a crop protectorBASF is seeking novel compounds, such as organic molecules, natural products, and fragment-like molecules, which could be subjected to screening within our research facility, with the goal of developing new crop protection products. Deadline 31 October 2024 |
NC3Rs CRACK IT 2024 Challenge 48: Wings of ChangeThe aim of this Challenge is to develop new approach methodologies (NAMs) to assess acute and chronic avian toxicity for chemical screening and environmental risk assessment. This is a two-phase Challenge with funding for up to three years. Phase 1 has a projected duration of nine months, and total funding of £500k (max £200k per project if tackling both acute and chronic toxicity). Phase 2: up to three years (subject to successful completion of Phase 1) with a maximum funding of £1.5m for a single project. Webinar 17 September. Deadline 04 November 2024 |
Expression of interest: Prosperity partnerships: advanced therapies safety and toxicityApply for up to £1M to support research partnerships between businesses and academic partners. Research programmes should enhance knowledge of the mechanisms governing the safety and toxicity of advanced therapies and develop tools and resources for assessing and mitigating risks. EoI Deadline 06 November 2024 |
Antibiotic-free microbial expression and genetic systems.The company is seeking microbial expression systems which do not contain AMR genes and/or technologies to engineer microbial cells to produce biologics without the use of antibiotics. The system should eventually support industrial-scale (1000L) bioreactors, ensure high protein yields, and maintain control over contamination and genetic stability during fermentation. |
Innovate UK: UK – Germany Bilateral: Collaborative R&D Round 4.The aim of this competition is to enhance UK and German collaborations and capabilities in the emerging fields of technology in our society. Areas of interest include Engineering Biology and Green Technologies including hydrogen and battery technologies. Deadline 06 December 2024 |
Free in vivo testing: Unleash your molecule's potential as a crop protectorBASF is seeking novel compounds, such as organic molecules, natural products, and fragment-like molecules, which could be subjected to screening within our research facility, with the goal of developing new crop protection products. Deadline 31 December 2024 |
Eureka funding calls Network projects applicationsAccess national funding for international collaborative R&D projects. Deadline 31 December 2025 |
Federation of European of Microbiology SocietiesEarly career (<5 years post-Phd, or current students) society members can apply for up to £5k to support them to gain experience at a European host industry. Deadline 01 January 2025 |
IBioIC Feasibility FundingAcademics can apply for up to £30k to support industry-led biotechnology projects. Companies must put in 50% of project total (cash/in-kind). NEW PROCESS - applicants must complete an EoI form to check eligibility. Open call. |
BBSRC Carbon Recycling Network business interaction vouchersTo support collaboration between academic partners and industrial partners within the Carbon Recycling Network framework. All participants named on the application must be members of The Carbon Recycling Network and based in the UK. No closing date |
Cancer Research UK: AstraZeneca antibody alliance laboratory.This enables researchers who have novel biological insights into targets and are keen to ensure their discoveries have real impact for people affected by cancer to use and work with the laboratory. Deadline: None |
Merck Biopharma Speed GrantPre-clinical researchers in the fields of oncology, immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders and drug discovery technologies are invited to apply for up to £30,000 to accelerate innovation. No deadline |