Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) Winter

Department for Business Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST)
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One round of Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund, which has run 2 rounds in total and has 1 open now.

Funding

£50,000 – £250,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 1 December 2026

Overview

This grant is for UK government research organisations based in England. You can apply for between £50,000 and £250,000. The money helps move public sector knowledge assets closer to being commercially ready. The deadline to apply is 1 December 2026.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

public sectoracademic

Key requirements:

  • Must be a UK registered government research organisation
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered government research organisations based in England. It is designed for those with knowledge assets, such as research or intellectual property, that could be made commercially viable. It is not for private businesses, charities, or organisations outside England.

Regions

Full details from Department for Business Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST)

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)

How to apply

This grant is funded by the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT). Contact GOTT or the Department for Business Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) for application details.

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Last updated: 27 September 2026