UKRI Translation: EPSRC ACT Proof of Concept — 2026
Invite-only follow-on proof-of-concept funding for applicants invited after the EPSRC ACT Exploring and Building Realities stage.
Expired.
This record is retained for historical intelligence. Check the programme history and related open opportunities below for a newer or comparable call.
Invite only. Restricted application stage: only applicants invited or approved through an earlier stage may submit.
Opportunity Passport
At a glance
ExpiredInvite onlyVerified
- RO ID
- RO-2026-006287
- Type
- Research Grant
- Level / stage
- Institution / Research Team
- Host
- United Kingdom · UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Organisation
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Applicant geography
- See eligibility details
- Funding
- Funding available
- Award
- GBP 100,000–500,000 total
- Last deadline
- September 3, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
- Last checked
- August 23, 2026
Opportunity overview
UKRI Translation: EPSRC ACT Proof of Concept. Invite-only follow-on commercialisation funding for applicants invited after ACT Exploring and Building Realities. UK eligible organisation lead; international collaborators may participate only as project partners under UKRI rules. Published 3 Jul, opened 6 Jul 2026.
Funding
- Funding coverage
- Funding available
- Financial model
- Research grant / award
- Award
- GBP 100,000–500,000 total
- Duration
- Up to 2 years; projects expected to start by 1 January 2027
- Research costs: Partial
Eligibility
Invite-only follow-on commercialisation funding for eligible UK research organisations.
- Applicant geography
- See eligibility details
- Affiliation
- Invite-only; lead must be based at an eligible UK research organisation and have been invited from the preceding ACT stage.
Programme details
- Funder / sponsor
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
- Host organisation
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Disciplines
- Arts & Humanities, Engineering
Application
- Application access
- Invite only
- Method
- Online portal
- Nomination
- Required
Invite-only. Apply through UKRI Funding Service if invited.
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Deadlines
- Application deadlineSeptember 3, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)Applications close 3 September 2026 at 4:00pm UK time.
Sources and verification
Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 23, 2026.
- UKRI Translation: EPSRC ACT Proof of Concept (invite only)Official source · checked August 23, 2026
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