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UKRI Translation: Impact Acceleration: CHERI IKC

Establish an Innovation and Knowledge Centre for CHERI adoption and commercialisation.

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Apply to establish one Innovation and Knowledge Centre in CHERI digital security by design. The primary aim is to drive the successful commercialisation of CHERI.

The opportunity is for a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Only the lead research organisation can submit an application to UKRI, and the IKC is led by an academic institution.

The IKC will carry out research and dev…

In scope: the CHERI memory-safe chipset architecture and an Innovation and Knowledge Centre focused on driving adoption of CHERI security by design technology. Outside scope: research and innovation into other forms of digital security by design, including other approaches to memory safety.

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.17 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.39 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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£7.7M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-195866Source: www.ukri.org