Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot
Capital grants for large-scale UK life sciences R&D investments.
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…
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.
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