Closing date: 20 Jan 2027
The aim of this competition is to fund business-led, collaborative research and development projects focused on industrial research, including in the field of Biotechnology.
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of £2 million for collaborative industrial research projects with partners from Japan and selected Eureka countries. Innovate UK will be funding the UK partners only.
Proposals must demonstrate:
- an effective collaboration between the UK partners and Japan as a minimum
- a clear game changing and disruptive innovative idea leading to new products, processes or services
- a strong and deliverable business plan that addresses (and documents) market potential and needs
- sound, practical financial plans and timelines
- good value for money, which will always be a consideration in Innovate UK funding decisions
- a clear, evidence based plan to deliver significant economic impact, return on investment (ROI) and growth through commercialisation, as soon as possible after project completion
- clear, considerable potential to significantly benefit the UK economy or national productivity
- the benefit of participants from the countries working together and how this adds value
- a clear definition of where intellectual property (IP) can be used and shared between the participants and countries
- a clear route to market within 2 to 3 years of project completion
For more details and to apply, see HERE.
