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LifeArc Gene Therapy Innovation Fund

LifeArc Gene Therapy Innovation Fund

Funds promising gene therapies for rare conditions through LifeArc's Gene Therapy Innovation Fund.

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LifeArc administers the Gene Therapy Innovation Fund as a grant fund for promising gene therapies for people living with rare conditions. The official source states that GTIF is a GBP 5 million annual fund and that the funding panel reviews full applications and makes funding decisions twice a year.

The supplied facts do not state per-project award minimums, per-project caps, a current deadline, an application URL, or a scoring rubric. Treat the GBP 5 million figure as an annual fund pool described in prose, not a per-applicant cap, and verify current application instructions with LifeArc before applying.

Rare-condition gene therapy projects, including viral-vector manufacturing and translational work needed to advance promising therapies.

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.—
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.—

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.lifearc.org