Closing date: 6 Feb 2026
BBSRC is inviting applications for its 2026 Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) Explore programme. For full details see here.
In order to apply, you must have completed BBSRC’s ICURe Discover.
The programme provides funding to explore the potential market of your bioscience-based idea, increase market awareness and gain deeper understanding of your technology’s potential applications.
Funding of up to £35k is available, which includes up to £20k for the Entrepreneurial Lead’s salary and up to £15k for assumption testing and customer discovery activities.
This programme is open to bioscience PhD students, researchers and technicians in:
- UK universities
- BBSRC-funded institutes
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) approved public sector research enterprises