UK Sector Grants

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.

37grants available
Innovation, growth & development funding

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

37 grants found

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Scarborough Borough Council

Business Development Grant Scheme – Scarborough

Grants to help new start-up and established SMEs looking to grow or relocate to the Borough of Scarborough.

Up to £5,000Yorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Elmbridge Borough Council

Business Boost Grants - Elmbridge

Grants for projects that help the Elmbridge economy.

Up to £1,500South EastRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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NBV Enterprise Solutions Ltd

Business Assist - NBV

One-to-one advisory sessions and specialised workshops available for businesses in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Greater Lincolnshire.

Support and adviceEast MidlandsRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Department for Business and Trade

Business advice, start-up services and business support - Essex

1:1 advice, signposting, start-up services, training and premises.

SupportEast of EnglandRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Department for Business and Trade

Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) – Yorkshire

Support for scientists and business specialists to solve a process, material, or product development challenge.

Specialist support projects worth £1000 eachYorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Department for Business and Trade

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK

Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.

Guidance and trainingUK WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Leeds City Council

AD:VENTURE Business Growth Grant

A Growth Grant available to new businesses in West Yorkshire.

Between £1,500 and £10,000Yorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Leeds City Council

AD:VENTURE

Provides free business development support and guidance.

Up to £10,000Yorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Department for Business and Trade

Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire

Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.

SupportNorth WestRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Nottingham City Council

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - Nottingham

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a funding programme that aims to support local businesses and communities.

Up to £4.6mUK Wide31 Mar 2026
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Invest NI

Exhibitions and trade missions

This support service from Invest Northern Ireland focuses on Exhibitions and Trade Missions, designed to help local businesses break into international markets and scale globally. By facilitating presence at major global events, Invest NI helps companies showcase their products, meet potential buyers, and navigate the complexities of foreign trade with the help of in-market experts.

Trade missions and exhibitionsNorthern Ireland24 Jul 2026
All SectorsExport & Trade
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Invest Northern Ireland

Knowledge Transfer Partnership

This support service from Invest Northern Ireland and Innovate UK focuses on the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme, a unique program that connects businesses with academic expertise to solve strategic challenges. The initiative facilitates a three-way collaboration between a business, a high-calibre graduate (known as an Associate), and a university or college to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

SupportNorthern Ireland3 Feb 2027
All SectorsInnovation & R&D

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UK life sciences & health grants