Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) Autumn
Funding
£50,000 – £250,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 1 September 2026
UK registered government research organisations can apply for grants between £50,000 and £250,000. The money helps move public sector knowledge assets towards commercial readiness. This means turning research and intellectual property into products or services that can be sold. The funding comes from the Government Office for Technology Transfer. Innovate UK is running the application process. The deadline is 1 September 2026. This is specifically for government research organisations, not private businesses or charities.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be UK registered government research organisation
- Must have viable public sector knowledge assets
This grant is only for UK registered government research organisations. You must be a public sector research body looking to turn your research or intellectual property into commercial products or services. Private businesses, charities, and universities cannot apply.
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UK registered government research organisations can apply for grants from £50,000 up to £250,000 to move viable public sector knowledge assets towards commercial readiness. This funding is provided by the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT).
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