The Glasgow City Region Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF)

Glasgow City Region ('GCR') has been allocated £50m through the UKRI-led Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) — a £500m national programme (2026-2031) designed to boost regional innovation capacity through place-based investment and drive economic growth.

We are now launching a £25m call for projects for the Health & Life Sciences cluster. The programme is targeted at turning research from the laboratory into real-world use and accelerate the commercialisation of R&D across the Region.


What we are looking for

Projects that:
  • Translate research into practical use (such as product development, prototyping, tech transfer, patents)
  • Focus on:
    • Health & Life Sciences (MedTech, BioTech, Pharma)
    • and Digital Enabling Technologies supporting Health & Life Sciences
  • Demonstrate 2:1 private sector leverage as a minimum
  • Create long-term sustainability and potential for follow-on investment
  • Build collaboration across the GCR innovation ecosystem

Before You Apply

Please read the Technical Guidance to ensure your project meets all eligibility and assessment requirements.


Who Can Apply

This is an open and inclusive call. We welcome applications from across the GCR ecosystem, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.


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