Introduction

This funding opportunity, managed by Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), aims to invest up to £15 million to support the development and adoption of sustainable technologies for the manufacturing of medicines. The initiative seeks to foster innovation and collaboration within the pharmaceutical industry, promoting environmentally friendly and cost-effective manufacturing practices.

Scope of Work

The competition focuses on supporting collaborative research and development (R&D) projects that aim to develop and implement sustainable technologies for medicine manufacturing.

This includes exploring innovative approaches to reduce environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and improve the overall sustainability of the pharmaceutical production process.

Eligibility

This competition is open only to collaborations. To lead a project, your organization must be a UK-registered business, research and technology organization, catapult centre, not-for-profit organization, public sector organization, or charity. Furthermore, the collaboration must include at least one grant-claiming micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (SME).

Budget and Duration

The total funding available for this competition is £15,000,000. The duration of the funded projects is not explicitly mentioned in the provided document. However, it is likely that the funding duration will be determined based on the specific project proposals and their scope.

Additional Information

The competition is open for applications from August 30, 2024, at 9:30 am UK time, and closes on October 16, 2024, at 11:00 am UK time. Further details about the competition can be found on the Innovation Funding Service website.

Key Dates

• Opening Date: August 30, 2024, 9:30 am UK time

• Closing Date: October 16, 2024, 11:00 am UK time.

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