Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 6 (AKT 6)
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Location
England
Applications
Open until 15 July 2026
UK academic institutions, research organisations, and Catapults can apply for funding to run innovation projects with businesses. The total pot is £2.5 million shared between successful applicants. Projects must involve partnerships between academic institutions and businesses to transfer knowledge and technology. The deadline is 15 July 2026. Individual grant amounts are not specified, so you will need to check the full guidelines. This is the sixth round of the Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships programme. The funding is only available in England.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be UK registered academic institution, RTO or Catapult
- Must involve partnership with business
This grant is for UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations (RTOs), or Catapults. You must be planning an innovation project in partnership with a business. Individual businesses cannot apply directly.
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UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million to fund innovation projects with businesses.
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