BBSRC EngBio ICURe Discover is a part-time online market exploration programme for bioscience researchers and research technical professionals, with up to £2,500 support for market discovery activities. It is a pre-requisite to attend ICURe Discover if you wish to apply for ICURe Explore or Exploit.
Based on the lean start-up methodology, it applies the scientific method to business ideas. Participants will learn how to use this approach to gauge their potential customers’ opinions about their engbio idea, product or service.
BBSRC EngBio ICURe Discover is open to bioscience researchers (including PhD students, research technical professionals, postdoctoral research associates, fellowship and group leader positions) in all UK universities, BBSRC-funded institutes and approved public sector research enterprises.
Apply for funding to explore the potential market of your engbio-based idea, increase market awareness and gain deeper understanding of your technology’s potential applications.
Applications close 23 September 2025
