Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) is a capital grant from Office for Life Sciences. Amount: Up to £520m fund. Intervention rate up to 25%.
Sourced North East is not the funder. Details can change, so confirm eligibility and deadlines on the official page before applying or spending money.
One short, free email each Monday: new schemes, changed amounts and deadlines closing that week. Every item links to its official source.
Up to £520m fund. Intervention rate up to 25%
Companies investing in manufacturing human medicines or medtech (including diagnostics) in the UK.
Open. Round 9 EOIs close 13 November 2026, 12pm. Last checked 19 Oct 2026; always confirm on the official page: https://find-lb.find-a-grant-support.service.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/grants/life-sciences-innovative-manufacturing-fund-lsimf-1
Made Smarter with North East Growth Hub and Tees Valley CA · Grant plus support
Up to £3,500 for technical advice. Up to £20,000 (max 50% of cost) for software or equipment
Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham, Tees Valley · Checked
North East CA, delivered by UMi (UKSPF) · Grant
£20,000–£300,000 discretionary grants (per Invest North East England)
Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland · Checked
North East Fund, managed by FW Capital · Loan / mixed loan-equity
Loans from £50,000, up to £1m for established businesses
Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham · Checked
