Product Description:
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £2 million in collaborative innovation projects.
The aim of this CR&D competition is to advance the development of collaboration with innovators in the creative industries. We’re looking for products and tools across the creative supply chain which benefit and strengthen the UK creative economy.
In applying to this competition, you are entering into a competitive process. This competition has a funding limit, so we may not be able to fund all the proposed projects. It may be the case that your project scores highly but we are still unable to fund it.
The aim of this CR&D competition is to advance the development of collaboration with innovators in the creative industries. We’re looking for products and tools across the creative supply chain which benefit and strengthen the UK creative economy.
We are looking to fund and support a diverse portfolio of innovative award holders. Your project must:
support the growth of the UK creative industries
demonstrate a clearly innovative and ambitious idea which addresses an industry challenge
be a significant improvement on what is currently available, with a demonstrable impact to 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
We welcome applications from businesses collaborating with other organisations in their regional cluster, and across the whole creative sector, including:
sustainability in the screen sector
music innovation including new fan engagement tools
managing copyright in digital media
new possibilities within visual effects (VFX)
modernising traditional design and craft practices
improving transparency and accountability across the online advertising supply chain
These are examples of innovation areas, not an exhaustive list. We encourage innovation proposals across the creative industries.
We also welcome creative applications which solve challenges in other sectors, which also clearly demonstrate a significant economic benefit to the creative industries.
Area of Expertise:
Funding and grants.
Eligibility:
Check the website to know more about the eligibility criteria.
Districts:
- Leicester City
- Blaby
- Charnwood
- Oadby and Wigston
- Melton
- Harborough
- Northwest Leicestershire
- Bosworth and Hinckley