About the programme
GOTT is the Government Office for Technology Transfer.
This free, 10-week part-time programme is designed to help UK government research organisations explore the commercial potential of their Knowledge Assets (KAs).
Now in its fourth cohort, with three successful cohorts delivered between 2024 and 2026, PRIMA has already supported multiple teams to test, validate and progress their innovations towards market.
Through expert-led support, market validation and tailored business development, PRIMA empowers teams to build robust business plans and begin their commercialisation journey.
Who is eligible?
The PRIMA programme is designed for Research Organisations. A full list of Research Organisations can be found under the GOTT “Who We Work With” section on GOV.UK.
We’re keen to engage researchers, scientists, and engineers within Research Organisations.
What is included?
- £2,500 for market discovery activities
- Access to experts in bringing research to market
- Market explorer
- Bootcamp training
- 10-week market validation
- Pitch training
- Options roundabout pitches
Key dates
- Applications open: 1 April 2026
- Applications close: 6 July 2026
- Start date: 15 September 2026
- End date: 19 November 2026
- Two-day, bootcamp (in-person in Manchester): 15 and 16 September 2026
- Options roundabout pitch (in-person in Manchester): 19 November 2026