UK government grant from Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot
- Businesses can apply
- Funder
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Kind
- UK government grant
- Each award
- Up to £25 million
- Closes
- 31 March 2028 at midnightin 1 year 5 months
What it funds
The Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund Pilot offers capital grants to support large-scale R&D projects in the UK life sciences sector (eligible projects must exceed £100 million in total costs). It aims to boost research and development within the UK's Life Sciences sector by supporting large-scale investments focused on innovation and strengthening health resilience, as well as projects with the potential to generate economic benefits. This fund complements the separate Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF).
From the Find a Grant listing.
Who can apply
- Find a Grant lists these applicant types: Private Sector.
Key dates
- Opens25 September 20251 year 1 month ago
- Closes at midnight31 March 2028in 1 year 5 months
Dates as the Find a Grant listing gives them. Relative dates count from 26 October 2026.
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All open funding competitions and grants · Tender Radar first saw this call on 24 October 2026 and last read its listing on 25 October 2026. Page as of 26 October 2026.