Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund

Amount variesCloses 31 Mar 2030 (1235 days)UK-wideCovers 25% of costs

Capital grants for life sciences companies investing in UK manufacturing facilities for medicines, diagnostics and medical technology. Suits large projects with eligible costs of at least £8 million.

What it pays for

  • Equipment
  • Premises
  • Growth

Conditions to know about

Up to £520 million is available in total, which is a fund-wide budget, not an award size. Projects need total eligible costs of at least £8 million. Expressions of Interest accepted on a rolling basis. Raw ingredient production, standalone single-use consumables and secondary packaging are not eligible. Must be a UK registered company or establishment with at least one UK registered company in the group.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

Go to the funder’s page

Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in the UK
You are a company or partnership
The funder’s wording
You may be eligible if you: are a UK registered company or a UK registered establishment with at least one UK registered company in your group structure

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Source: Find Business Support Scotland: funding. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Equipment, Premises, Growth, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

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