Pre-announcement: Expanding access to creative sector R&D infrastructure
Funding
Up to £12,000,000
Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
This grant funds national infrastructure for creative sector research and development. It is run by the Arts and Humanities Research Council through the CoSTAR Network. You can apply for up to £12,000,000. The funding helps creative technology businesses adopt new technology, grow, and attract investment. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. The grant is based in England.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding
- Must be able to host national R&D infrastructure for the creative sector
This grant is for UK research organisations eligible for AHRC funding, based in England. It suits those who can host national infrastructure and support creative technology businesses. It is not for individual creative businesses applying directly.
Sectors
Regions
No published award history for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Join the CoSTAR Network and host national infrastructure for creative sector R&D. 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.
This is a pre-announcement, so the full application process is not yet open. You should register interest through the CoSTAR Network to stay informed. Check the AHRC website for updates on when applications open.
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