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Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot

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).

Published opportunity

Funding: From £5 million to £25 million
Location: National, England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, Midlands
Deadline: 1 April 2028, 12:00 AM
Provider: GOV.UK

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Who this opportunity is for.

Who can apply: Private Sector
Funding organisation: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Location: National, England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, Midlands
Opens: 25 September 2025, 12:00 AM
Closes: 1 April 2028, 12:00 AM
Requirement: Private Sector

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