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UCL Business Translational Funding

UCL Business Translational Funding

Offers UCL Business translational funding for teams turning research into market pilots.

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About

UCL Business (UCLB) is University College London's technology transfer and commercialisation arm, administering a suite of translational funding instruments available exclusively to UCL researchers and UCL-derived intellectual property. The core offering comprises the Commercial Proof of Concept (POC) Fund — awarding up to £75,000 per project over 6–9 months — and the Social Ventures POC Fund, whi…

What this grant funds

Translational grants and equity investment into UCL-derived intellectual property, spanning proof-of-concept awards up to £75,000 through to spinout seed equity up to £5,000,000, exclusively for UCL researchers and spinouts.

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.Equity
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.uclb.com