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From UK Find a Grant — schemes open to the private sector · checked 14 Nov 2026

Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF)

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF)

Open · 1233 days left Grant United Kingdom Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) · Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund
Closes
31 Mar 2030
1233 days left
Opened
30 Oct 2024
Total budget
520 000 000 GBP
Who can apply
SMEs, Large companies
Open to applicants from
United Kingdom

What this call funds

UK-registered private companies that develop or manufacture human medicines, diagnostics or medical technology can apply for capital grants of at least £8 million total project cost to build UK manufacturing capacity for health resilience. Grants typically cover 10-20% of project cost, with a maximum intervention rate of 25%. Expressions of interest close on quarterly rounds; Round 9 closes on 13 November 2026 at 12PM.

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The call in detail

Funder
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
Programme
Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund
Type
Grant
Total budget of the call
520 000 000 GBP
Funding rate
Up to 25% of eligible costs
Eligible applicants
SMEs, Large companies
Eligible countries
United Kingdom
Startup relevance
Low
Source
UK Find a Grant — schemes open to the private sector

Key dates

30 Oct 2024
Applications opened
13 Nov 2026
Cut-off date (passed)
31 Mar 2030
Applications close

Earlier rounds and changes

RecordedWhat changedDetails
13 Nov 2026 First listed here Already listed when the source was first read

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