Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) autumn
Forecasted
The CKAF autumn grant from UK Research and Innovation supports public sector research bodies in developing knowledge assets for commercialisation and market impact.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Autumn call full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: £50,000–£250,000 per project; total fund typically £1.4M+ per call; project duration 6, 12, or 18 months
Summary: Supports UK government research organisations to advance public sector knowledge assets toward commercial readiness and market exploitation.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; eligibility is strictly limited to certain UK public sector research bodies.
Description
The Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) autumn call provides grant funding to help UK government research organisations progress their public sector knowledge assets (KAs)—such as intellectual property, know-how, and R&D outputs—towards commercialisation. The fund aims to bridge the gap between innovative public sector research and market application, enabling organisations to refine, develop, and position their KAs for commercial exploitation, and ultimately deliver economic and societal benefits.
