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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Operational excellence solutions
The Operational Excellence Solutions support can help your business develop competitive advantage by facilitating improvements to productivity and, in turn, profitability. Operational excellence can be applied in businesses of all sizes across all sectors.
Net zero and the green economy
Support for businesses to transition to a net zero economy
Clustering and collaboration
The Cluster Acceleration Programme offers financial support to help businesses work together. By collaborating, you can identify new opportunities and strengthen your competitive edge. Learn more about how the Cluster Acceleration Programme can help your business grow.
Protect your intellectual property
This support service from Invest Northern Ireland provides specialist advisory and financial assistance to help businesses identify, manage, and legally secure their intellectual property (IP).
Digitalisation solutions
This support service from Invest Northern Ireland focuses on Digitalisation Solutions, helping export-focused businesses adopt advanced technologies to improve efficiency and data management. The program provides expert advisory services and financial assistance to help companies implement robust Management Information Systems (MIS), such as ERP, CRM, and e-commerce platforms.
Support for start-ups
This support service from Invest Northern Ireland focuses on Support for Start-ups, acting as a central hub for entrepreneurs and social enterprises looking to launch or grow a new business within the region. The program bridges the gap between a raw idea and a functional company by connecting founders with expert advice, structured e-learning, and regional support networks.
Capital grant
A capital investment grant for businesses in Scotland to boost innovation, productivity, and the energy transition.
Central Bedfordshire Council Start-up Support Programme
A programme offering grants, free 1-2-1 business advice and skills training to anyone thinking of starting a business in Central Bedfordshire
Business advice, training and support services - North Somerset
Information, advice, training and support for businesses based in North Somerset
Bristol Business and Enterprise Support (BrisBES)
BrisBES is a programme that delivers high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable support to Bristol's entrepreneurs and businesses.
Business Support Unlocked
Business Support Unlocked is a free programme that provides North Somerset businesses with a package of flexible and accessible support to help them overcome challenges and succeed.
Cool Ventures - Support
Cool Ventures operates in Bath & North East Somerset (BANES) and South Gloucestershire, providing online workshops and support for businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UK life sciences & health grants