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.
UK Life Sciences & Health Grants
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BBSRC Brazil pump-priming award (FAPPA)
Pump-priming awards supported by BBSRC and FAPESP for BBSRC-supported researchers and consortia of academics to collaborate with Brazilian counterparts.
The Mayor’s Opportunity Fund
A £1 million fund investing in the heart of communities, supporting people and projects working to lift others up, tackle poverty, and provide real opportunity.
Bristol Business and Enterprise Support (BrisBES)
BrisBES is a programme that delivers high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable support to Bristol's entrepreneurs and businesses.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - Nottingham
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a funding programme that aims to support local businesses and communities.
England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)
Supports the establishment of new woodlands, administered by the Forestry Commission.
Northumberland Small Business Fund
A fully-funded support and funding service delivering a range of business support services to businesses, ambitious innovators, and creative thinkers across Northumberland, with a focus on unlocking barriers to growth, farm enterprise resilience, and food and drink sector growth.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a subsidised three-way partnership between a business, a high‑calibre graduate and an academic institution, providing a cost‑effective way for businesses to attract fresh talent and access university expertise to drive strategic innovation and growth.
High Street Business Support
A fully-funded business support programme providing tailored 1:1 guidance, workshops, and webinars to help retail, hospitality, and leisure businesses strengthen their financial resilience, improve digital presence, and attract more local customers.
Leadership for Growth
The Leadership for Growth programme is designed to develop the capabilities of aspiring managers and leaders within scale‑up potential SMEs across Liverpool City Region.
Great Ideas – York and North Yorkshire
A fully funded innovation support programme, with access to innovation grants of up to £60,000.
Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) - UK
Grant contribution to pay towards upgrading business broadband to a high-speed capable connection.
Enterprise programme for young people - UK
The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UK life sciences & health grants