Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF)
Capital grants for life science manufacturing investment projects that increase UK health resilience. Suits UK registered private sector companies with eligible projects costing at least £8 million.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Must be a UK registered company or establishment, wholly private sector, and a product developer, CDMO or generics manufacturer. Project must have total eligible cost of at least £8 million, be primarily capital investment, and be located in the UK. Up to £520 million total fund is not an award size. Maximum intervention rate 25%, typical 10-20% of project costs. Expressions of interest close quarterly; Round 9 closes 13 November 2026.
How to apply
Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.
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Source: Scottish Enterprise: business grants and funding calls. 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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