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Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

A guide for the commercialisation of Creative Industries Research

£250,000Closes 15 October 2026UK

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Apply for funding to transform the commercialisation of research in the creative industries. A university-led team will collaborate with investors, lawyers and founders to tackle early-stage barriers to commercialisation and develop a new sector-specific university commercialisation guide, with practical frameworks and best practice deal terms.

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Apply for funding to transform the commercialisation of research in the creative industries. A university-led team will collaborate with investors, lawyers and founders to tackle early-stage barriers to commercialisation and develop a new sector-specific university commercialisation guide, with practical frameworks and best practice deal terms. Applicants should be well placed to lead sector consultation and active engagement across universities and wider stakeholders. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £250,000. Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) will fund 100% FEC. This funding opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible .

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