Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) Winter
The Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) Winter by UK Research and Innovation supports UK public sector research to turn knowledge assets into market-ready innovations.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Closing date)
Funding Amounts: £50,000–£250,000 per project; projects must last 6, 12, or 18 months; 100% of eligible costs funded
Summary: Supports UK public sector research organisations to commercialise knowledge assets and move them towards market readiness.
Key Information: Only eligible UK government research organisations may apply; universities and local governments are not eligible.
Description
This funding opportunity, delivered by UK Research and Innovation in partnership with Innovate UK and the Department for Business Innovation, Science and Trade, is designed to help UK government research organisations advance their knowledge assets (such as intellectual property, know-how, and research outputs) towards commercialisation. The goal is to unlock the commercial potential of public sector knowledge assets, bridging the gap between research outcomes and market application, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the public sector.
