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

Capital grants for large-scale UK life sciences R&D investments.

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About

The Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund Pilot is a newly established capital grant opportunity for large-scale investments in the UK Life Sciences sector. It supports R&D projects focused on innovation, strengthening health resilience and generating economic benefits.

Eligible projects must be located in the UK, be primarily a capital investment and have a total cost, including eli…

What this grant funds

Applications are invited for R&D activities in Human Medicines, Medical Diagnostics and MedTech Products. Veterinary medicines, herbal medicines, nutritional supplements or vitamins, raw ingredients, certain single-use consumables and secondary packaging are not eligible.

Key facts
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.—
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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£50M
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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: life-sciences-transformational-rd-investment-fund-trif-pilot-1Source: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk