ICURe Exploit programme

A 12-week programme for teams recommended for spin-out with ICURe support or licensing. Provides intensive company formation and business growth support.
Registration Details

Dates available

ICURe Exploit cohorts throughout 2025.

Opportunity Type

Grant
Award

Successful teams will receive up to 12 weeks of intensive spinout and business readiness support as well as access to additional support programmes from ICURe partners.

About ICURe Exploit

The Exploit phase of the Innovate UK ICURe programme provides after-support for ICURe Explore teams recommended for spin-out with ICURe support or licensing.

If teams are recommended to spin-out with ICURe support, they will receive up to 12 weeks of intensive support through Spinout and Business readiness to prepare them for company formation and business growth. In addition, ICURe spin-outs can access other dedicated programmes through ICURe supporting partners that accelerate their development to be more attractive to investors. Please note that ICURe Exploit funding and programmes provided by ICURe supporting partners is a competitive process.

If teams are recommended to license, they will receive tailored support to prepare for and exploit license opportunities.

Why Enquire?

Our participants get access to leading university resources, and fantastic networks of mentors and investors who join them early on their journey. We’re de-risking very exciting technologies which have enormous potential to change the world for the better.​

Innovate UK's application and funding process

If you need more information about how to apply, please read our funding support pages. For additional support, reach out to our team of innovation experts who are ready to help you navigate the application process and maximise your chances of success.

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Accessibility and Inclusion

Innovate UK welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. This includes making reasonable adjustments, for people who have a disability or a long-term condition and face barriers applying to us.

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If you have any questions about the scope requirements of this competition, email support@iuk.ukri.org or call 0300 321 4357.


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Programme

This opportunity is part of ICURe.

The Innovate UK ICURe Programme gives researchers the chance to turn ground-breaking research into investment-ready spin-out companies and license agreements. We provide funding and personalised support to test the commercial potential of an idea – while enabling researchers take their first steps into the world of business.

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