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EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships

EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships Round 7

Supports United Kingdom business-academia teams through partnerships that build strategic innovation in priority sectors.

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EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships Round 7 is the seventh iteration of EPSRC's flagship co-funded business-academia research programme, carrying a total fund of £40 million. EPSRC covers 80% of the Full Economic Cost (FEC) of each project; the named business partner must provide a cash contribution equal to or exceeding the EPSRC award. The minimum project FEC is approximately £625,000, implying minimu…

What this grant funds

Collaborative fundamental or applied engineering and physical sciences research co-created by UK academic institutions and UK businesses, aligned to the UK Modern Industrial Strategy priority sectors.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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.12–60 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.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£40M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org