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BBSRC Stand-alone LINK

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Supports United Kingdom university and industry teams through LINK grants that share innovation ownership and risk.

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BBSRC Stand-alone LINK is a co-funding designation within the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council's Responsive Mode that supports pre-competitive academic-industry research collaborations. The scheme funds bioscience research across the full BBSRC remit — including agri-food, synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, and biomedical sciences — that would not be undertaken in its propo

Pre-competitive academic-industry bioscience research collaborations within the full BBSRC remit that would not proceed without joint public-private support and at least 50% industry contribution.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org