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Launchpad: Life and Health Sciences, Northern Ireland – Round 3 (Innovate UK)

Opens:
20.10.2025
Closes:
26.11.2025
Sectors:
Health & Life Sciences
Project Size:
Upto £100,000

This competition is part of the Launchpad programme designed to support innovation-led growth within the Northern Ireland life and health sciences cluster. Applicants can apply for a share of up to £1.2 million, which will help UK-registered businesses expand their innovation activities both during and after the project.

Eligibility
The competition is open to UK-registered businesses. The business must be located in Northern Ireland, must apply for its own work, and must use the project to grow innovation activity in the Northern Ireland life and health sciences cluster. The project will fund 100% grant request upto £100,000.

Scope
Projects must be led by businesses and must contribute to growth in Northern Ireland’s life and health sciences ecosystem. This may include expanding R&D capacity, forge new collaborations, or developing new products, processes or services that enhance the region’s innovation profile. The competition supports growth and innovation rather than only basic research.

Dates

  • Opens: Monday 20 October 2025
  • Closes: 11:00 am UK time, Wednesday 26 November 2025

How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the Innovation Funding Service portal managed by Innovate UK. Applicants should read the full guidance document and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria, prepare a compelling application, and submit before the deadline.

Why This Competition Matters

This competition offers a rare opportunity to access targeted funding specifically for the Northern Ireland life and health sciences cluster. It supports the region’s ambition to build innovation capacity, grow its ecosystem and connect UK-registered businesses to global opportunities. For companies ready to scale their innovation, establish new partnerships or accelerate product or service development, this call is highly relevant.

How Inventya Can Help

At Inventya we specialise in supporting businesses to navigate innovation funding competitions and maximise their chances of success. For this competition we can assist you by:

  • Assessing fit: reviewing your business and innovation to check alignment with cluster growth expectations.
  • Application strategy: defining the narrative that links your innovation to Northern Ireland’s life and health sciences cluster growth and global exploitation.
  • Work-package and budget planning: structuring a clear plan that demonstrates innovation growth, measurable outputs and value for money.
  • Submission readiness: ensuring full compliance with Innovate UK rules, subsidy control, cost eligibility and documentation.
  • Post-award preparation: helping you think ahead to exploitation and regional impact if you are successful.

Let us help you turn your innovation ambition into a high-quality application and strengthen your position in this competition.

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