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ICURe Explore (Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research)

ICURe Explore

Status

Status not published

Runs as cohorts through the year. For the October 2026 cohort: applications opened 20 July 2026, close 4 September 2026, programme starts 14 October 2026 (hybrid delivery).

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Amount
£35,000

Up to £35,000 per team, of which a maximum of £20,000 is for the Entrepreneurial Lead's salary, with the balance funding assumption testing and customer discovery activities.

Funder

Innovate UK (UK Research and Innovation)

public · national

Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Runs as cohorts through the year. For the October 2026 cohort: applications opened 20 July 2026, close 4 September 2026, programme starts 14 October 2026 (hybrid delivery).

Your odds
Not published

This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.

Effort
moderate

Moderate — a form and supporting documents.

Who can apply

Aimed at university/research teams commercialising research, not at already-incorporated companies. Requires full-time participation for 12-16 weeks and prior completion of ICURe Discover.

How to apply

  1. Complete ICURe Discover — a prerequisite for Explore. — link
  2. Apply to an ICURe Explore cohort during its application window. — link
  3. If selected, take part in the 12-16 week full-time market exploration programme with the Entrepreneurial Lead conducting customer discovery.

What you will need

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Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/icure-explore/

"A fast-paced, full-time, 12-16-week market exploration programme ... Up to £35,000 per team, with a maximum of £20,000 for the Entrepreneurial Lead's salary"

Verified on 14 August 2026

Source: iuk-business-connect.org.uk

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