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Future Leaders Fellowships Round 11 — Industry Track

Supports United Kingdom non-academic organisations in developing independent innovation programmes through UKRI Future Leaders Industry fellowships.

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The Future Leaders Fellowships Round 11 — Industry Track is a UKRI programme supporting innovators based in non-academic organisations — including businesses, public-sector bodies, charities, and third-sector organisations — who are ready to lead their own research or innovation programme. The fellowship is part of the same £110 million Round 11 pool shared with the academic track, with per-award …

What this grant funds

Innovation and research across all UKRI-remit disciplines for non-academic organisations.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.4 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.48–84 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.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£110M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org