UK Research and Innovation
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding body for research and innovation, bringing together seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England. UKRI funds discovery research, applied R&D, infrastructure and commercialisation across every sector, with an annual budget of roughly £8bn.
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Overview
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funder of research and innovation, bringing together the seven research councils, Innovate UK and Research England under a single body. It funds discovery research, applied R&D, infrastructure and business-led innovation across every discipline and sector.
What they fund
- Discovery and applied research through the seven research councils
- Business-led innovation and collaborative R&D via Innovate UK
- University research capability and knowledge exchange (Research England)
- Strategic priorities and cross-council programmes (e.g. AI, net zero, healthy ageing)
- Major research infrastructure, doctoral training and international partnerships
Typical applicant
Universities, research organisations, businesses (especially SMEs) and consortia conducting research or innovation in the UK. Eligibility varies by council and competition; some routes are academia-only, others are business-led with academic partners.
Funding instruments
Application routes
- Research council responsive-mode and strategic calls
- Innovate UK Smart Grants and challenge funds
- Research England funding for English HE providers
- Cross-council Strategic Themes and Future Leaders Fellowships
- Catapult network programmes and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding body for research and innovation, bringing together seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England. UKRI funds discovery research, applied R&D, infrastructure and commercialisation across every sector, with an annual budget of roughly £8bn.