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STFC Bridging for Innovators

STFC Bridging for Innovators

Supports United Kingdom university and deep tech teams by bridging research outputs to follow-on funding.

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About

Bridging for Innovators (B4I) was a programme administered by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) that provided businesses with in-kind access to STFC's portfolio of world-class scientific facilities — representing more than £2 billion in government investment — to help companies overcome specific product, manufacturing, or process innovatio…

What this grant funds

Provides UK businesses with in-kind access to STFC's world-class scientific facilities — including neutron sources, X-ray beamlines, particle accelerators, lasers, and high-performance computing — to address product, manufacturing, or process innovation challenges.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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.In-kind assistance
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: 1 Jun 2026Source: www.ukri.org