Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Open-source semiconductor security

Up to £240,000Closes 14 Jan 2027 (63 days)UK-wideCovers 80% of costs

Funds one-year research projects developing secure-by-design hardware security technologies, methods and tools that use and feed back into a new open-source hardware security platform. Suits UK research organisations eligible for EPSRC funding.

What it pays for

  • Innovation and R&D

Conditions to know about

Applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. EPSRC funds 80% of full economic cost up to £240,000 (FEC up to £300,000). Projects run 12 months from 1 April 2027. Lead organisations may lead at most two applications. No international co-leads. Equipment over £25,000 not funded.

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