Innovate UK / MRC
Biomedical Catalyst
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Funding for life sciences and medical technology innovation. Early-stage feasibility through to late-stage development. Up to £2m.
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- —UK-registered business working in life sciences, medical technology, diagnostics, or pharmaceuticals.
- —Must show significant unmet clinical need.
- —Academic collaborations encouraged.
- —SMEs preferred but large companies may apply to late-stage competitions.
- —IP ownership must be clear.
About this grant
The Biomedical Catalyst supports UK life sciences businesses to develop innovative therapeutic, diagnostic, medical device, and enabling technology projects. Covers early-stage (proof of concept, up to £150k) through late-stage (pre-clinical and clinical development, up to £2m) projects. Joint Innovate UK and MRC programme. Strong emphasis on unmet clinical need and patient benefit.
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