UKRI Pre-announcement: Proof of Concept

Apply for UKRI Proof of Concept funding to support the commercialisation of research to enable spinouts or social ventures, licencing or other commercialisation pathways.

Applications from any disciplines are welcomed. No pre-existing UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding is required. The programme will not support discovery-driven research. You must be based at a UK research organisation.

The full economic cost (FEC) can be up to £250,000 for 12 months duration with a minimum of £100,000 for 6 months. UKRI will fund 80% FEC.

The intention to submit is a mandatory step and the deadline is 3 March 2025 at 4:00pm (UK time).

This is a pre-announcement, and the information may change. The full funding opportunity will open on 12 March 2025 and close on 29 May 2025 4:00pm UK time.

For full details, please visit the UKRI website.