A guide for the commercialisation of Creative Industries Research

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £250,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant funds research into commercialisation within the creative industries. You must work collaboratively to tackle barriers to commercialisation and help develop a new sector-specific guide. The maximum award is £250,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding
  • Must work collaboratively to address barriers to commercialisation
  • Project must contribute to developing a new sector-specific commercialisation guide
Who is this for?

This is for researchers based at UK research organisations that are eligible for UKRI funding. It suits those working in or alongside the creative industries who want to tackle commercialisation challenges. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals applying independently.

Regions

No published award history for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Apply for funding to transform the commercialisation of research in the creative industries, working collaboratively to address barriers to commercialisation and develop a new sector specific commercialisation guide.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

How to apply

Apply through UKRI's funding system as a researcher based at a UKRI-eligible UK research organisation. Check the AHRC website for full application details and any submission requirements.

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Last updated: 24 July 2026