CRACK-IT®, is a new research engine and funding competition being launched by the NC3Rs this year to connect academic and industrial researchers in solving global scientific challenges associated with animal models in the biosciences – focusing on improving efficiency and translation and minimising reliance on in vivo research.
A number of regional roadshows to launch CRACK-IT® and highlight the range of funding opportunities . A range of industry speakers will discuss the current challenges in pharmaceutical and chemical development and the move towards open innovation and new mechanisms for collaboration. See CRACK-IT® for further details .











REF mock exercise 2026 – nominate your research outputs on BRIAN
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