Life Sciences Transformational

Application Components: Expression of Interest; Application Form 1 (EOI); Application Form 2; supporting financial and project documentation

Application Platform: Online portal via Expression of Interest (EOI) process

Assessment Criteria: Health resilience and innovation impact; economic impact; financial viability; project deliverability

Decision Process: Multi-stage process including EOI screening, panel interview, and due diligence assessment

Funding Structure: Typically 10% to 20% of total project costs; projects must exceed £100 million in total value

important notes: Rolling application process; grant awards capped at £25 million; projects must be dependent on funding to proceed; compliance with UK subsidy control regulations required

Ineligible Applicants: Non-UK registered companies; organisations not meeting financial or track record requirements

Ineligible Projects: Veterinary medicines; herbal medicines; nutritional supplements; raw ingredients; standalone consumables; secondary packaging

Key Organisational Requirements: Must be a UK-registered private company; provide audited accounts or proof of secured funding; demonstrate track record in life sciences development or manufacturing

Objectives: To strengthen UK health resilience, drive innovation in life sciences, and deliver economic growth through large-scale R&D investments