Review the eligibility criteria carefully and prepare all required documents (proposal template, budget form, institutional approvals if applicable).
Applicants provide a short concept note including objectives, scope, and expected outcomes.
Our technical and scientific committee evaluates the proposal for feasibility, innovation, and impact.
Eligible projects receive a formal funding decision and a support package tailored to their needs.
Researchers work on coding, testing, and validating their software, with mentorship and access to infrastructure.
Final tools are released (open-source or licensed) and results are reported through UKABCS platforms and networks.
We provide initial funding to support the development of early-stage scientific software projects.
Our experts offer technical guidance and peer feedback to help strengthen design, usability, and scientific value.
Access to high-performance computing resources, servers, or cloud credits to build and test tools at scale.
Support with licensing, sustainability strategies, and best practices for open-source software.
Promotion of developed tools through networks, conferences, and partner platforms to maximize impact.
Scientists and developers with innovative ideas for new research tools.
University-based teams working on bioinformatics or chemoinformatics projects.
New companies focused on building scientific software solutions.
Universities, non-profits, or research organizations developing community-driven tools.