Grant opportunity

UKRI Translation: STFC Proof of Concept

Invite-only proof-of-concept funding to commercialise STFC PPAN community technologies at TRL 5-7; max award £600,000.

GrantTechnology commercialisationphysicsastronomynuclear researchUnited KingdomResearch funding
Funder
STFC / Innovate UK
Published/opened June 17, 2026; closes August 26, 2026
Published/opened June 17, 2026; closes August 26, 2026: Aug 26, 2026
Award
max award £600,000.
Applicant
United Kingdom
Discipline
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Region
United Kingdom
Posted
Jun 17, 2026

Call summary

Overview

UKRI Translation: STFC Proof of Concept is a grant from STFC / Innovate UK. Invite-only proof-of-concept funding to commercialise STFC PPAN community technologies at TRL 5-7; max award £600,000.

Who can apply

United Kingdom

What it supports

  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  • United Kingdom
  • Grant

Funding and duration

  • max award £600,000.

Published/opened June 17, 2026; closes August 26, 2026

Published/opened June 17, 2026; closes August 26, 2026: Aug 26, 2026

How to apply

Use the linked call page to confirm current requirements and complete the application.

Call details

Source-based overview

UKRI Translation: STFC Proof of Concept is listed as a grant from STFC / Innovate UK. Invite-only proof-of-concept funding to commercialise STFC PPAN community technologies at TRL 5-7; max award £600,000. The opportunity is relevant to United Kingdom. The recorded timing is: Published/opened June 17, 2026; closes August 26, 2026. Applicants should review the linked call page for the final eligibility rules, submission documents, timing, funding conditions and application route.

Eligibility

United Kingdom

Funding and benefits

max award £600,000.

Themes and supported activities

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

United Kingdom

Grant

Deadline and timeline

Published/opened June 17, 2026; closes August 26, 2026: Published/opened June 17, 2026; closes August 26, 2026: Aug 26, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Use the linked call page to confirm current requirements and complete the application.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.