BBSRC Proof of Concept (PoC) 2026

The BBSRC Proof of Concept (PoC) is a grant scheme to translate bioscience research into innovations such as products, services or solutions that generate economic, societal, or environmental impact. Projects must build on current or previous BBSRC-supported research and include a clear pathway to real-world use through commercialisation, adoption or progression towards deployment. Awards can be up to the full economic cost of £800,000 with BBSRC funding 80% of the FEC, and projects may last up to 24 months. The scheme supports commercialisation and later-stage technical milestones primarily delivering benefit to the UK.

Grant funding to cover 80% of full economic costs up to a FEC of £800,000; up to 24 months project duration; support for commercialisation and progression towards deployment.

Applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding and the application must have a direct link to current or previous BBSRC-supported funding; international or overseas organisations and researchers based at international institutions are not eligible.

Apply through the UKRI Funding Service; applicants must be based at an eligible UK research organisation and demonstrate a direct link to prior or current BBSRC-supported funding.