Biomedical Catalyst (Innovate UK + MRC)
Funds United Kingdom translational biomedical ideas through industry-linked project collaborations and small-enterprise-friendly application paths.
About
Biomedical Catalyst is a joint Innovate UK and Medical Research Council programme for UK businesses working on biomedical innovation. It is aimed at companies that need grant support to move drug discovery, diagnostics, or digital health ideas from early development toward validation. The scheme remains active and carries an annual pot of more than GBP 30 million.
Award sizes run from GBP 250,000…
Max award£4M
Realistic median£1.2M
Success rate20–30%
Decision time—
No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.