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Creative Industries: clusters 2, wave 3: outline stage

Executive Summary

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of four creative industries clusters to drive R&D, innovation, and growth through collaboration between universities, businesses, policy makers, and private funders.

Expected Launch
January 2027
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
SME, Large, RTO, Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
Total fund of £27 million with a maximum award of £6.75 million per cluster
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Target Sectors
digital technology
Technology Scope
creative industriesR&D commercialisationregional innovationresearch and development
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Competition Scope & Overview

Funding for four creative industries clusters that enable universities, businesses, policy makers and private funders to drive research, innovation and growth in the creative industries. The clusters create research and development commercial opportunities, strengthen regional capabilities and deliver real world impacts. Part of the IS8 Priority Programme. Lead: UKRI

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