A Guide for the Commercialisation of Creative Industries Research
UK Research and Innovation funds a collaborative project to create a sector-specific guide for commercialising creative industries research in the UK.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £250,000 for a 12-month project; AHRC funds 100% of full economic cost.
Summary: Supports the creation of a sector-specific commercialisation guide for creative industries research, fostering collaboration between universities, investors, and industry experts.
Description
This funding opportunity, managed by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), aims to support a university-led partnership to develop a comprehensive commercialisation guide tailored to the UK’s creative industries. The project will unite academic teams with investors, legal experts, and founders to address early-stage barriers in translating creative research into viable commercial ventures. The resulting guide will be informed by broad sector consultation and collaboration, delivering practical frameworks, best practice deal terms, and actionable recommendations specific to the creative industries. The initiative seeks to accelerate and improve the quality, speed, and consistency of deal-making, ultimately strengthening the impact of creative industries research on the UK economy.
