CoSTAR Showcase Labs: Createch infrastructure and commercialisation
Funding
Up to £4,000,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 29 October 2026
CoSTAR Showcase Labs funds research organisations to host national infrastructure for creative sector research and development. The goal is to help creative technology businesses adopt new technology, scale up, and attract investment. Grants go up to £4,000,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. The deadline to apply is 29 October 2026. Only organisations in England can apply.
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 based in England that are eligible to receive AHRC funding. It suits universities or similar bodies that want to host national infrastructure supporting creative technology businesses. It is not for individual businesses, charities, or organisations outside England.
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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 UKRI's funding service as a research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. Check the UKRI and Arts and Humanities Research Council websites for the full application guidance and any expression of interest requirements.
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