Science and Technology Facilities Council

Provides in-kind access to United Kingdom large-scale science facilities for industry and academic collaborations.

Computing resources and storage for STFC theory research using DiRAC.

Provides extension funding for particle physics research groups in the United Kingdom to sustain major experimental programmes.

Funds early-stage biotech startups in the United Kingdom through vouchers linked to academic or science council support.

Gives Liverpool health start-ups up to £50,000 zero-equity cash plus £10,000 R&D vouchers.

Gives UK quantum start-ups up to £50,000 MVP funding plus £10,000 R&D vouchers.

Funding for doctoral training in data-intensive sciences.

A fellowship for early-career researchers building an independent STFC research niche.

Funding for five STFC core summer schools taking place in 2027.

Backs UK space, particle-physics and STFC-discipline start-ups with funding and support.

Supports knowledge transfer from research infrastructure to industry through collaborative exchange pathways in the United Kingdom.

Funds full reimbursement of travel costs for United Kingdom astronomers using competitively awarded observation time.

Travel and subsistence for UK-based observers at astronomy facilities.

Funds large or complex particle physics programmes in the United Kingdom through competitive peer review for instruments and facilities.

Funding for large or complex projects in specified STFC scientific areas.

Support for researchers returning to STFC-funded academic research.