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Social Ventures Proof of Concept Fund

Social Ventures POC Fund

Supports UCL social ventures with proof-of-concept guidance that helps promising ideas become operational solutions.

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About

UCL Business (UCLB) is the technology transfer and commercialization arm of University College London. The Social Ventures Proof of Concept Fund is an internal translational grant for UCL staff and researchers developing ventures with social impact potential derived from UCL research or involving UCL intellectual property. Awards of up to £20,000 per project include non-cash support in the form of…

What this grant funds

Technology-enabled learning, wellbeing resources, long-term condition management, AI/data solutions, crime science, underserved populations.

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.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.uclb.com