Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 6 (AKT 6)
AKT 6, funded by UK Research and Innovation, funds short academic-business collaborations to accelerate innovation and commercial impact in key UK sectors.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £35,000 per project for 3 months; business partner must contribute at least 10% in cash; total fund pool ~£2.5M per round.
Summary: Supports rapid, collaborative innovation projects between UK academic institutions and businesses to accelerate knowledge transfer and commercial impact.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 6 (AKT 6) initiative, administered by UK Research and Innovation through Innovate UK, funds short, targeted collaborations between UK academic institutions (Knowledge Bases) and UK businesses. The scheme is designed to accelerate the evaluation or development of innovative concepts, leveraging academic expertise to address business challenges and stimulate commercial growth. Projects must be delivered in partnership, with the academic partner leading the application and the business partner providing a minimum cash contribution. The program emphasizes alignment with Innovate UK’s six priority sectors but allows for other high-growth, innovative projects.
