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Funding Opportunities

Life Sciences Hub Wales does not currently offer financial support, but we can help you access funding from other providers. 

To access support please email fundingsupport@lshubwales.com.

We can support your bid writing, connect you with collaborators and other support providers, and showcase some of the available opportunities to you.  Learn more about the activities we can support and access online resources here. 

If you need funding for an innovative project in health and care some of the funding opportunities below might be of interest.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and covers only some of the opportunities available.

Closing February

NIHR & EPSRC 22/145 Systems Engineering Innovation hubs for Multiple long-term Conditions (SEISMIC) - Development Phase

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

15 February 2023

Funding overview:

Multidisciplinary teams are invited to apply for research funding on understanding how best to configure health and care services around the needs of those with multiple long term conditions.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

MRC pre-announcement: MRC new unit funding opportunity: round 1

Maximum funding available: 

80% of up to £25m for the first 7 years

Competition closes:

21 February 2023

Funding overview:

Note that this call is anticipated to open on 7th November 2022.

Approximately two awards are available annually for researchers based at UK research organisations which offer funding over a maximum of 14 years. These major investments will be for challenge-led applications that focus on distinct, disruptive, or interdisciplinary activity with the potential to prove transformative to the field within 14 years. Research organisations can apply alone or in partnership and may include industry collaboration. This round welcomes applications in mental health, multimorbidity and advanced therapeutics.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the UKRI website today!

Pre-announcement: Healthy Ageing Catalyst Awards 2023

Maximum funding available: 

Up to £625,000

Competition closes:

21 February 2023

Funding overview:

Note that this call is expected to open on January 31. Eligible research organisations can apply for support to research products and services for healthy ageing.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the UKRI website today!

Innovate UK Innovative technologies for intracellular drug delivery

Maximum funding available: 

£100,000 to £1,000,000

Competition closes:

22 February 2023

Funding overview:

Organisations are invited to apply as collaborations (at least 1 SME must be included) for funding over 12 to 33 months to support innovation in intracellular drug delivery formulations.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Innovate UK website today!

UKRI Responsible and trustworthy artificial intelligence

Maximum funding available: 

up to £25m

Competition closes:

23 February 2023

Funding overview:

Note that this call is expected to open on November 21. EPSRC-eligible organisations can apply for a large-scale research A single award is available from UKRI for a consortium-based application led by an eligible research organisation. The successful team will “play a key role in driving the UK’s responsible and trustworthy (R&T) artificial intelligence (AI) agenda, building a diverse and inclusive community across disciplines and sectors”.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the UKRI website today!

Pre-announcement: vaccines manufacturing research hubs

Maximum funding available: 

£4-10.45m

Competition closes:

28 February 2023

Funding overview:

Note that this call is expected to open on November 21. EPSRC-eligible organisations can apply for a large-scale research hub to address challenges in vaccine delivery or manufacturing in LMCs.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the UKRI website today!

Closing March

Biomedical catalyst 2023 round 1: industry-led R&D

Maximum funding available: 

£2,000,000 or less in grant (total project costs of £150,000 to £4,000,000)

Competition closes:

01 March 2023

Funding overview:

UK registered SMEs are invited to lead an application to enable research and development of solutions to health and healthcare challenges over 6 to 36 months.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Innovate UK website today!

Lloyds Bank Foundation (England & Wales) Charity Funding

Maximum funding available: 

Unlimited

Competition closes:
03 March 2023

Funding overview:

The Lloyds Bank Foundation offers unrestricted funding to small and local charities who are helping people to overcome complex social issues. Applicant charities should have an annual income of £25,000 to £1 million and a proven track record of helping people on a journey of positive change through in-depth, holistic and person-centred support in the context of complex social issues.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Lloyds Bank Foundation website today!

Innovation loans future economy competition: round 8

Maximum funding available: 

£100,000 to £2,000,000

Competition closes:

08 March 2023

Funding overview:

UK registered business are invited to apply for loan funding for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to improve the UK economy.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Innovate UK website today!

Innovate UK Advancing precision medicine

Maximum funding available: 

£500,000 to £1,000,000

Competition closes:

08 March 2023

Funding overview:

Applications are invited from businesses or research technology organisations for projects of 18 to 24 months (applications cannot be academically led). This first round of funding focuses on addressing unmet clinical needs or NHS demand signalling for musculoskeletal and cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions through novel digital and data-enabled tools.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Innovate UK website today!

Horizon Europe Research Infrastructure services to enable R&I addressing main challenges and EU priorities

Maximum funding available: 

€8,000,000 to 14,500,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

 09 March 2023

Funding overview:

Eligible areas of interest to the LSHW audience are research infrastructure services to: enable research linking environmental factors to human health; improve clinical research in the paediatric area; innovative applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Projects should result in the provision of innovative, customised and efficient research infrastructure services. UK organisations are eligible to apply.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the European Commission website today!

Horizon Europe Concept development for a research infrastructure to manage, integrate and sustain large medical cohort studies

Maximum funding available: 

€1,000,000 to 3,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

09 March 2023

Funding overview:

Funding is available to support development of new concepts for a European level research infrastructure for medical cohort studies.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the European Commission website today!

MRC Developmental Pathway Funding Scheme

Maximum funding available: 

No limit

Competition closes:

22 March 2023

Funding overview:

Note that this funding call is due to open on 6th February 2023. Funding is available to support organisations eligible for Medical Research Council funding to apply for uncapped funding for projects of any duration. Funding can be used across the development pathway from early stage research through to phase 2a clinical trials. Projects should focus on testing novel therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and other interventions.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the UKRI  website today!

NIHR HSDR 22/132 Optimal models for reablement services

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

24 March 2023

Funding overview:

The NIHR HSDR programme is inviting applications for well-designed research studies to strengthen the evidence base on optimal models for reablement services in the UK.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

UKRI Pre-announcement: artificial intelligence innovation to accelerate health research

Maximum funding available: 

80% of up to £750,000

Competition closes:

28 March 2023

Funding overview:

Note that this call is anticipated to open on 17th January 2023.

Funding is available to support multidisciplinary teams working in priority areas in AI for health across the UK Research and Innovation remit. Lead applicants must be based in a research organisation. Funding will support the development of AI technologies to be applied to health challenges.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the UKRI website today!

AHRC Pre-announcement: Green Transition Ecosystems

Maximum funding available: 

£4,625,000 (up to 80% of)

Competition closes:

28 March 2023

Funding overview:

Note that this call is expected to open on 10th January 2023.

Consortia-based projects should last 19 months (starting September 2023) and request funding to conduct research to address specific challenges related to the climate crisis by translating design-led research into real-world benefits.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the UKRI website today!

Children and young people's mental health (HTA Programme)

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

29 March 2023

Funding overview:

Funding is available through the Health Technology Assessment programme to evaluate interventions for children and young people with the potential to impact on mental health (call reference 22/156).

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

Imaging pathways for investigation following heart failure diagnosis

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

29 March 2023

Funding overview:

Funding is available from the Health Technology Assessment programme for a randomised study comparing test and treat pathways around first line imaging modalities to determine clinical and cost benefits (call reference 22/167).

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

The diagnostic accuracy of colon capsule endoscopy

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

29 March 2023

Funding overview:

National Institute of Health and Care Research funding is available to test the diagnostic accuracy of colon capsule endoscopy compared to standard colonoscopy (call reference 22/168).

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

Maintenance treatment for bipolar disorder

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

29 March 2023

Funding overview:

The Health Technology Assessment programme is seeking proposals which address the research question: "In the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder, what is the effectiveness of lithium, an antipsychotic or a combination of lithium and an antipsychotic?" (reference 22/146).

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

Innovate UK Better Food for All: innovation for improved nutrition, mid-stage

Maximum funding available: 

£250,000 to £1,000,000

Competition closes:

29 March 2023

Funding overview:

Please note that this call is expected to open on 11th January 2023. Funding is available to support collaborative proposals which develop innovative solutions to address significant nutrition challenges. Proposals must be business-led.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Innovation Funding Service website today!

Cancer Research UK Discovery Programme Awards

Maximum funding available: 

up to £2,500,000

Competition closes:

30 March 2023

Funding overview:

Long term funding support is available for broad (but interrelated), multidisciplinary cancer research programmes led by scientists, clinicians or healthcare workers.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Cancer Research UK website today!

SCoRE Cymru: Initiative to encourage economic co-operation with the European regions of Baden Württemberg, Brittany and Flanders

Maximum funding available: 

C.£5,000

Competition closes:

31 March 2023

Funding overview:

Small funding awards are available to support closer economic and research ventures with the EU.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Welsh Government website today!

Nesta and UKRI Nesta Healthy Ageing Fund

Maximum funding available: 

£250,000 to £1m

Competition closes:

31 March 2023

Funding overview:

Investment is available for early stage tech businesses in the UK to address the challenges of healthy ageing.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Nesta website today!

Closing April

NIHR PHR: 22/138 Health and health inequality impacts of place-based interventions

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

04 April 2023

Funding overview:

Public Health Research Programme funding is available via the National Institute for Health and Care Research for new research on the health and health inequality impacts of place-based interventions that will have impact on populations at scale.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

Innovate UK Made smarter innovation: industry ready robotics and automation

Maximum funding available: 

£200,000 to £4,000,000 (total costs)

Competition closes:

05 April 2023

Funding overview:

UK registered businesses are invited to apply for funding for collaborative projects of 9 to 15 months in late-stage robotics and automation that will develop industrial solutions for factory-based manufacturing processes.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Innovate UK website today!

Cancer Research UK Early Detection and Diagnosis Programme Award

Maximum funding available: 

up to £2,500,000

Competition closes:

06 April 2023

Funding overview:

Funding is available for experienced researchers for programmes of scientific work that aim to transform how and when early cancers and pre-cancerous states are diagnosed.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Cancer Research UK website today!

Establish best practices and tools to improve the quality of life for childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families

Maximum funding available: 

€6,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

12 April 2023

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe Establish best practices and tools to improve the quality of life for childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families in European regions HORIZON-MISS-2023-CANCER-01-04: Please note that further details will be released on the European Commission Webpages in January 2023. Currently the UK is working to associate with the Horizon funding programme and organisations are advised to apply as usual.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

Enhance primary cancer prevention through sustainable behavioural change

Maximum funding available: 

€4,000,000 to 6,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

12 April 2023

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe Enhance primary cancer prevention through sustainable behavioural change HORIZON-MISS-2023-CANCER-01-02: Please note that further details will be released on the European Commission Webpages in January 2023. Currently the UK is working to associate with the Horizon funding programme and organisations are advised to apply as usual.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

Better integration and use of health-related real-world and research data, including genomics, for improved clinical outcomes

Maximum funding available: 

€8,000,000 to 10,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

13 April 2023

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe Better integration and use of health-related real-world and research data, including genomics, for improved clinical outcomes HORIZON-HLTH-2023-TOOL-05-04: Please note that further details will be released on the European Commission Webpages in January 2023. Currently the UK is working to associate with the Horizon funding programme and organisations are advised to apply as usual.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

The Silver Deal - Person-centred health and care in European regions

Maximum funding available: 

€15,000,000 to 20,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

13 April 2023

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe The Silver Deal - Person-centred health and care in European regions HORIZON-HLTH-2023-STAYHLTH-01-01: Please note that further details will be released on the European Commission Webpages in January 2023. Currently the UK is working to associate with the Horizon funding programme and organisations are advised to apply as usual.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

Mapping the hurdles for the clinical applications of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products

Maximum funding available: 

€3,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

13 April 2023

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe Mapping the hurdles for the clinical applications of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) HORIZON-HLTH-2023-IND-06-05: Please note that further details will be released on the European Commission Webpages in January 2023. Currently the UK is working to associate with the Horizon funding programme and organisations are advised to apply as usual.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

Novel approaches for palliative and end-of-life care for non-cancer patients

Maximum funding available: 

€6,000,000 to 7,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

13 April 2023

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe Novel approaches for palliative and end-of-life care for non-cancer patients HORIZON-HLTH-2023-DISEASE-03-01: Please note that further details will be released on the European Commission Webpages in January 2023. Currently the UK is working to associate with the Horizon funding programme and organisations are advised to apply as usual.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

European Partnership on Personalised Medicine

Maximum funding available: 

€100,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

13 April 2023

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe European Partnership on Personalised Medicine HORIZON-HLTH-2023-CARE-08-01: Please note that further details will be released on the European Commission Webpages in January 2023. Currently the UK is working to associate with the Horizon funding programme and organisations are advised to apply as usual.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

Pragmatic clinical trials on minimally invasive diagnostics

Maximum funding available: 

€6,000,000 to 8,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

14 April 2023

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe Pragmatic clinical trials on minimally invasive diagnostics HORIZON-MISS-2023-CANCER-01-03: Please note that further details will be released on the European Commission Webpages in January 2023. Currently the UK is working to associate with the Horizon funding programme and organisations are advised to apply as usual.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

NIHR 23/12 Health Determinant Research Collaborations (HDRCs)

Maximum funding available: 

£5,000,000

Competition closes:

18 April 2023

Funding overview:

Collaborative applications from local government and the academic sector that improve the wider determinants of health are invited. Funding should be used to increase local authority capacity for research to tackle health inequalities through embedding a culture of evidence-based decision making.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

EPSRC: Place Based Impact Acceleration Account

Maximum funding available: 

£2.5m (stream 1) £5m (stream 2)

Competition closes:

25 April 2023

Funding overview:

Academically led consortia can apply for funding to support a programme of impact activities within a research and innovation cluster that falls (at least 50%) within the EPSRC remit.  Funding is available for <4yrs (stream 1) or >4yrs (stream 2). Proposals should engage with civic actors and business.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the UKRI website today!

Motor neurone disease (EME Programme)

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

25 April 2023

Funding overview:

The Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation programme invites proposals that will develop critical infrastructure to accelerate progress in and learning from Motor Neuron disease clinical trials (call reference 22/559).

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

Closing May

NIHR 23/2 Health Technology Assessment Programme researcher-led (evidence synthesis)

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

03 May 2023

Funding overview:

Funding is available to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of a health technology within the NHS which aim to address any health problem not well covered by the HTA portfolio through evidence synthesis.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

NIHR 23/1 Health Technology Assessment Programme researcher-led (primary research)

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

03 May 2023

Funding overview:

Funding is available to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of a health technology within the NHS which aim to address any health problem not well covered by the HTA portfolio through primary research.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

Closing June

The Wolfson Foundation: Funding for Places (Capital): Funding for charities working in mental health

Maximum funding available: 

usually £20,000 to £75,000

Competition closes:

01 June 2023

Funding overview:

Registered charities with a focus on mental illness are invited to apply for capital funding. Projects should focus on training, employment and supported housing.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Wolfson Trust website today!

Innovate UK UK-Germany bilateral: collaborative research and development

Maximum funding available: 

£400,000 or less

Competition closes:

07 June 2023

Funding overview:

Note that this competition is due to open for business-led collaborative research applications on 7th February 2023. Proposals should result in innovative solutions.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Innovate UK website today!

MRC Better methods, better research

Maximum funding available: 

80% of £625,000

Competition closes:

14 June 2023

Funding overview:

Note that this call is anticipated to open on May 5. UK research organisations can apply for funding to improve the methods used by others in biomedical and health research.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the UKRI website today!

BHF Translational awards March 2023 round

Maximum funding available: 

up to £750,000

Competition closes:

21 June 2023

Funding overview:

Translational Awards are available from the British Heart Foundation, with the aim of progressing development of novel, innovative technologies that address an unmet clinical need towards benefits to human cardiovascular health.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the British Heart Foundation website today!

Closing July

NIHR 22/171 Acceleration Award – adaptation and assessment of digital technologies for social care

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

01 July 2023

Funding overview:

This is a Health Technology Assessment call from the National Institute of Health and Care Research. Funding is available for evaluation of technologies that are in use in social care or are ready for use. New technology development is not in scope.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

Closing August

NIHR PHR: 22/141 Interventions that impact loneliness

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

15 August 2023

Funding overview:

The Public Health Research Programme wishes to commission research on interventions that reduce loneliness, with impact on populations at scale, address health inequalities and the underlying determinants of health.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

Public acceptance of the use of administrative datasets for Public Health Research

Maximum funding available: 

up to £300,000

Competition closes:

18 August 2023

Funding overview:

NIHR PHR: 22/136 Public acceptance of the use of administrative datasets for Public Health Research: The National Institute of Health and Care Research are looking for research and evaluation projects which address the question: "What practical steps can be taken to increase public acceptance of the use of administrative datasets for research to address public health issues and health inequalities?”. Projects should last for 18-24 months.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the NIHR website today!

Closing September

Tackling high-burden for patients, under-researched medical conditions

Maximum funding available: 

€6,000,000 to 7,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

19 September 2023

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe Tackling high-burden for patients, under-researched medical conditions HORIZON-HLTH-2024-DISEASE-03-14-two-stage: Please note that further details will be released on the European Commission Webpages in 2023. Currently the UK is working to associate with the Horizon funding programme and organisations are advised to apply as usual.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

Validation of fluid-derived biomarkers for the prediction and prevention of brain disorders

Maximum funding available: 

€6,000,000 to 8,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

19 September 2023

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe Validation of fluid-derived biomarkers for the prediction and prevention of brain disorders HORIZON-HLTH-2024-DISEASE-03-13-two-stage: Please note that further details will be released on the European Commission Webpages in 2023. Currently the UK is working to associate with the Horizon funding programme and organisations are advised to apply as usual.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

The Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum Multinational Clinical Trials Initiative

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

29 September 2023

Funding overview:

Senior researchers with strong track records are invited to apply for Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum support for an expression of interest for a collaborative, multinational cardiovascular clinical trial. Endorsement should precede a full application to a national funding scheme. 

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the British Heart Foundation website today!

Closing November

Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

23 November 2023

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation HORIZON-CL3-2023-SSRI-01-02: Please note that further details will be released on the European Commission Webpages in 2023. Currently the UK is working to associate with the Horizon funding programme and organisations are advised to apply as usual.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

Defence and Security Accelerator: Open Call for Innovation

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

29 November 2023

Funding overview:

The Defence and Security Accelerator is interested in funding innovative projects to improve defence and/or security. These can include innovations typically applied in the healthcare setting.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission DASA for further details.

Closing February (2024)

Advanced biomaterials for the Health Care

Maximum funding available: 

€6,000,000 to 8,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

07 February 2024

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe Advanced biomaterials for the Health Care (IA) HORIZON-CL4-2024-RESILIENCE-01-36: Note that this call is anticipated to open on 19th September 2023. Funding is available for projects that contribute to developing the innovation market of medical applications, dependent upon advanced biocompatible materials that can be printed or injected.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

Closing March (2024)

Collaborative intelligence – combining the best of machine and human (AI Data and Robotics Partnership)

Maximum funding available: 

€5,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

19 March 2024

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe Collaborative intelligence – combining the best of machine and human (AI Data and Robotics Partnership) (RIA) HORIZON-CL4-2024-HUMAN-01-07: Please note that this funding call is expected to open on 15th November 2023. Further details will be published on the European Commission Webpages in 2023. Funded work should bring a critical mass of expertise and investment to impactful projects which contribute to multiple outcomes. Funding is available to develop activitieified s from TRL 2-3 to TRL 4-5.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

Closing April (2024)

Bio-printing of living cells for regenerative medicine

Maximum funding available: 

€6,000,000 to 8,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

11 April 2024

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe Bio-printing of living cells for regenerative medicine HORIZON-HLTH-2024-TOOL-11-02: Please note that this funding call is expected to open on 26th October 2023. Further details will be published on the European Commission Webpages in 2023.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

European Partnership: One Health Anti-Microbial Resistance

Maximum funding available: 

€100,000,000 estimated per project

Competition closes:

11 April 2024

Funding overview:

Horizon Europe European Partnership: One Health Anti-Microbial Resistance HORIZON-HLTH-2024-DISEASE-09-01: Please note that this funding call is expected to open on 26th October 2023. Further details will be published on the European Commission Webpages in 2023.

Learn more:

Please search the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal for further details.

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Cardiff Capital Region Wider Investment Fund

Maximum funding available: 

Not specified

Competition closes:

Competition remains open

Funding overview:

Out of the original City Deal funding, £495m has been allocated to a Wider Investment Fund.  This is the primary fund that proposals that align with the 3 priority investment areas of Innovation, Infrastructure and Challenge should access.  Cardiff Capital Region are seeking proposals into this fund that have the scale and ambition to radically address the challenges facing the region.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the CCR website today!

Development Bank of Wales

Maximum funding available: 

£10,000,000 

Competition closes:

No closing date

Funding overview:

Flexible business finance for companies based in Wales going from £1,000 up to £10 million. Loans and equity. Secured and unsecured.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Development Bank of Wales website today!

EIC Accelerator

Maximum funding available: 

€2,500,000 

Competition closes:

No closing date

Funding overview:

The EIC Accelerator supports individual Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), in particular Startups and spinout companies to develop and scaleup game-changing innovations. In some cases small mid-caps (up to 500 employees) are supported. 

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the European Innovation Council website today!

Future Fund: Breakthrough

Maximum funding available: 

No limit

Competition closes:

No closing date

Funding overview:

This UK-wide programme will deliver £375m of government funding via British Patient Capital, a commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank. Due to high research and development costs, breakthrough technology companies typically require more capital than other companies, to fuel the later stages of their growth. Operates on a commercial basis with private sector investors to co-invest with British Patient Capital. 

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Future Fund  website today!

GSK Corporate Funding

Maximum funding available: 

No limit

Competition closes:

Competition remains open

Funding overview:

Providing funding to organisations who share our special purpose to help people do more, feel better, and live longer. GSK provides financial support to organizations that: Foster an increased understanding of scientific, clinical, healthcare, and community issues; Have a general interest in progressing the prevention, treatment, and management of disease; Contribute to improving patient care and quality of life.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the GSK website today!

HSBC Loan Fund

Maximum funding available: 

No limit

Competition closes:

No closing date

Funding overview:

HSBC UK has announced a £14 billion lending fund to support the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Fund includes a ring-fenced £1 billion to help UK companies grow their business overseas, as well as a broader package of support. The initiative is available to UK businesses with a turnover of up to £350 million. Applicants do not need to be an HSBC customer to apply. 

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the HSBC website today!

Moondance Cancer Initiative Open Call

Maximum funding available: 

No limit

Competition closes:

No closing date

Funding overview:

The Moondance Cancer Initiative fund projects that innovate and improve the collective response to cancer in Wales so that more people survive. They welcome applications at any time for projects with a measurable potential impact on cancer survival outome and have a particular interest in projects that impact bowel cancer and upper gastro-intestinal cancer survival.   

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the Moondance Cancer Initiative website today!

National Lottery Community Fund - People and Places: Large Grants

Maximum funding available: 

£10,001 to £500,000

Competition closes:

Competition remains open

Funding overview:

People and Places: Large grants offers funding from £10,001 to £500,000 for projects where people and communities are working together and using their strengths to make positive impacts on the things that matter to them the most. We are prioritising projects that are: 

  • supporting organisations to adapt or diversify to respond to new and future challenges 
  • supporting communities adversely affected by COVID-19 
  • supporting communities and organisations to become more resilient to help them to respond better to future crises.
  • Good/successful applications will be People Led, Strengths Based and Connected.

Although we are supporting responses to the pandemic, your project does not have to be directly related to COVID-19 to be funded.

Learn more:

For more information or to apply for the funding opportunity, visit the The National Lottery website today!

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