CoSTAR Satellite Labs: Accessible creative R&D infrastructure
Funding
Up to £2,000,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 29 October 2026
This grant funds research organisations to host creative sector R&D infrastructure across England. It aims to help creative technology businesses adopt new technology and grow. You can apply for up to £2,000,000. The deadline to apply is 29 October 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding
- Must be located in England
This grant is for UK research organisations eligible for AHRC funding, based in England. It is designed for those who can host national infrastructure to support creative technology businesses. It is not for creative businesses themselves or organisations outside England.
Regions
Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council
Join the CoSTAR Network and host national infrastructure for creative sector research and development. Reduce barriers to creative businesses’ technology adoption and support commercialisation, scale up and investment for creative tech businesses. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.
You must apply through UK Research and Innovation as part of the CoSTAR Network. Check the UKRI funding finder for full application details and any expression of interest requirements.
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