48 projects backed to turn cutting-edge research into businesses

Wednesday 24 Sep 2025 @ 09:25
Economic and Social Research Council

Also published by:: Science and Technology Facilities Council

UKRI backs cutting-edge projects, from home tests for endometriosis to AI for accessible travel, to grow into market-leading products and services.

A new £9 million proof of concept programme spans medicine, space science, the environment and artificial intelligence (AI).

It will help to harness the potential of world-leading UK research to improve lives.

The 48 projects are receiving funding to support and accelerate the development of new or improved technologies, products, processes and services.

The aim is to use research to drive growth and create the jobs of tomorrow.

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