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BHF Translational Awards

BHF Translational Award — Preliminary

Funds milestone-based cardiovascular technologies toward translation to strengthen real-world implementation.

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The British Heart Foundation Translational Award supports projects that bridge the gap between cardiovascular proof-of-concept findings and commercial or clinical application. There is no fixed funding cap; applicants must discuss their anticipated budget with the BHF team before submission, and all costs must be fully justified. Awards run for up to three years, with three to five clearly defined

Novel cardiovascular technologies being advanced from proof-of-concept toward commercial and clinical application, requiring a credible IP and commercialisation pathway.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.bhf.org.uk