About the programme
Funds one-year research projects that develop new secure-by-design hardware security technologies, methods and tools, using a new open-source hardware security platform and feeding outputs back into it. Co-funded by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. Projects must start by 1 April 2027 and can be led by eligible UK organisations, with international co-leads excluded.
Duration: 12 months, starting 1 April 2027
Eligibility
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding
- All staff named must be existing employees of an eligible organisation
- International co-leads and international partners are not allowed
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What they look for
- Project partners from industry, academia, third sector or government are encouraged; any partners must be UK-headquartered
What you receive
- Tape-out fees covered
- Platform materials such as FPGA and test chip boards
How to apply
- Maximum two applications led per eligible organisation
- Individual may lead one application and co-lead one further
Applications are submitted on Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- UKRI funding opportunities
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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