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EPSRC Network Plus: Reimagining Circularity

Supports circular economy research in the United Kingdom through co-funded networking programmes in textiles and built systems.

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The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), co-funded with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), is investing £13 million across three Network Plus awards under the Reimagining Circularity programme. Each network addresses one of three circular economy challenge areas — textiles, the built environment, or data and metrics — with a maximum award of £4,3…

Circular economy: textiles, built environment, or data and metrics. Emphasis on interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary approaches, industrial partners, and flexible funding streams.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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.—
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.£13M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org