Collaborative R&D: Creative Catalyst

Summary:

UK-registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million for projects that develop new innovative products and tools for the UK creative industry.

Eligibility criteria:

This competition is open to collaborations only.

To lead a project your organisation must:

  • be a UK-registered small or micro company
  • collaborate with other UK-registered organisations
  • fall within one of the creative industries subsectors
  • involve at least one grant-claiming business outside the Greater London area

To collaborate with the lead, your organisation must be one of the following UK-registered:

  • micro, small, or medium-sized business (large businesses can make up your consortium but will not receive grant funding)
  • academic institution
  • charity
  • not for profit
  • public sector organisation
  • community interest company (CIC)
  • research and technology organisation (RTO)
Additional information:

This competition aims to advance the development of collaboration with innovators in the creative industries. 

Your project must:

  • support the growth of the UK creative industries
  • demonstrate an innovative and ambitious idea which addresses an industry challenge
  • be a significant improvement on what is currently available, with a demonstrable impact on your growth plan
  • create a new revenue stream, for example, new products, tools or intellectual property (IP)
  • be market-ready within 12 months after project completion
  • demonstrate value for money

Applications open on 9 December 2024 and close on 29 January 2025.

Support organisation:
  • Innovate UK
Contact:
Innovate UK
Phone:
0300 321 4357
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