Healthcare & Life Sciences Business Grants
The UK life sciences sector benefits from substantial government investment through UKRI, NHS innovation programmes, and dedicated biotech funding. Grants support research, development, and commercialisation of healthcare innovations.
Medical Research Funding
UKRI, MRC, and charity funders support biomedical research and early-stage development. Academic-industry partnerships can access significant research grant funding.
NHS Innovation
NHS programmes including SBRI Healthcare and Academic Health Science Networks support health tech companies to develop and deploy innovations within the healthcare system.
Regulatory & Commercialisation
Grants help life sciences companies navigate regulatory approval and commercialisation. This includes clinical trial support and market access assistance.
Canadian Life Sciences & Health Grants
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Innovative Solutions Canada
Provides funding to develop new innovations and test cutting‑edge prototypes in real‑life settings.
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
Provides funding, mentorship, training and growth opportunities for women entrepreneurs through partner organizations.
Black Entrepreneurship Program
Supports Black entrepreneurs through Black‑led organizations and financial institutions offering funding and mentorship.
2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
Provides targeted support, including funding and mentorship, for 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs across Canada.
Northern Ontario innovation funding
Funding for innovation projects in Northern Ontario communities and businesses.
Innovation ecosystems in southern Ontario
Funding to develop strong regional networks that support business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Southern Ontario business innovation
Funding to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses and commercialization of new technologies.
Quebec innovation funding
Funding for technology transfer, technology adoption and innovation in Quebec.
Innovative communities (Atlantic Canada)
Funding for strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canadian communities.
Atlantic innovation funding
Funding for the development of innovative products and services in Atlantic Canada.
Canadian International Innovation Program
CIIP's Collaborative Research and Development Projects program provides support to Canadian companies to participate in R&D projects that are: done in collaboration with foreign partners in Brazil, China, India, Israel, or South Korea and have the potential for commercialization. There are three types of industrial R&D projects eligible under CIIP: Technology Adaptation, Technology Validation and Technology Co-Development.
Innovation funding for institutions
Funding for infrastructure projects focused on cyberinfrastructure, collaboration and innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian life sciences & health grants