UKRI Translation: STFC Proof of Concept
Invite-only STFC/Innovate UK Proof of Concept funding for eligible PPAN projects progressing technology or science towards commercialisation.
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-2026-006265
- 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
- Project FEC up to GBP 600,000; STFC funds 80% of FEC. Funding is stated as GBP 240,000 per year for a 24-month duration.
- Last deadline
- August 26, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
- Last checked
- August 23, 2026
Opportunity overview
Invite-only opportunity for successful outline applicants from the STFC particle physics, astronomy and nuclear community. Projects must be at technology readiness levels 5–7 and have a minimum 24-month duration.
Funding
- Funding coverage
- Funding available
- Financial model
- Research grant / award
- Award
- Project FEC up to GBP 600,000; STFC funds 80% of FEC. Funding is stated as GBP 240,000 per year for a 24-month duration.
- Duration
- Minimum 24 months; fixed project start 1 April 2027
- Research costs: Partial
Eligibility
Invite-only. Eligible UK STFC research organisation; only applicants invited after a successful outline application may submit.
- Applicant geography
- See eligibility details
- Affiliation
- Project lead must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding and must have been invited following a successful outline application.
Programme details
- Funder / sponsor
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Host organisation
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Disciplines
- Arts & Humanities
Application
- Application access
- Invite only
- Method
- See official instructions
- Nomination
- Required
Invite-only. The UKRI Funding Service application link is sent by email to invited applicants; do not use or infer a public application portal.
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Deadlines
- Application deadlineAugust 26, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)STFC must receive applications by 26 August 2026 at 4:00pm UK time.
Sources and verification
Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 23, 2026.
- UKRI Translation: STFC Proof of ConceptOfficial source · checked August 23, 2026
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