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Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund

LSIMF Round 7

Supports United Kingdom life science manufacturing teams through LSIMF grants for facility and process innovation.

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About

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) is a DSIT programme operated by the Office for Life Sciences, a joint DSIT/DHSC body, offering up to £520 million in capital grants through to 31 March 2030 to strengthen UK manufacturing capacity for life sciences products. Round 7, the current quarterly window, opened 1 May 2026 and closed 29 May 2026 at noon; Round 8 opens 3 August 2026 an…

What this grant funds

Funds capital investment in UK manufacturing capacity for human medicines (APIs and finished products), medical diagnostics, and MedTech devices meeting MHRA regulatory standards.

Key facts
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.31 Aug 2026
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.75%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£520M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk