A guide for the commercialisation of Creative Industries Research
Funding
Up to £250,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 15 October 2026
This grant funds research to improve how creative industries commercialise their work. You will work with others to identify barriers and create a new sector-specific commercialisation guide. The maximum award is £250,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding. The deadline to apply is 15 October 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding
- Project must address barriers to commercialisation in the creative industries
- Must work collaboratively to develop a sector-specific commercialisation guide
This is for researchers based at UK research organisations that are eligible for UKRI funding. It suits those working in or with the creative industries who want to tackle commercialisation challenges. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals applying independently.
Regions
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Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council
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.
You apply through UKRI's funding service. Check the full funding opportunity on the UKRI or Arts and Humanities Research Council website for application details and any required forms.
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