Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) – Yorkshire
UK GovernmentYorkshire & the HumberVaries
What it funds
Support for scientists and business specialists to solve a process, material, or product development challenge.
How to apply
Apply via the scheme website: http://www.biorenewables.org/our-work/flexible-project-funding/
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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