Opportunity status: Upcoming
Funders: Innovate UK, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Funding type: Other
Maximum award: £2,500
Publication date: 2 October 2026
Opening date: 15 October 2026 9:00am UK time
Closing date: 12 November 2026 11:59pm UK time
Apply for the NERC ICURe Discover nine-week online market exploration programme.
Participants will build market awareness, deepen understanding of potential technology applications of their research and learn how to gauge customer opinion about their idea, product, or service.
This programme is for participants looking to explore the potential of early-stage projects and provides up to £2,500 for market discovery activities.
To apply you must have previously received NERC funding directly as an individual or been affiliated with NERC-funded programmes.