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    GrantsCreative Technology Research and Development Facilities Grant
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    Creative Technology Research and Development Facilities Grant

    Applications close
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    29 Oct 2026 · in 12 days

    AHRC is funding up to two creative technology research labs with £4 million each to help UK research organisations, commercial partners, and local authorities build state-of-the-art facilities for screen and performance sector innovation.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 24 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaUKRI
    Applications close
    13d
    29 Oct 2026 · in 12 days

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    4 fields
    • Funding
      est.£8,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Applications close
      29 Oct 2026
      13 days left
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Open

    13 days left to apply. Opened 1 months ago, closes 29 Oct 2026.

    24 Aug 2026Today29 Oct 2026

    Brief

    The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is offering funding of up to £4 million per project for up to two Showcase Labs. These labs will develop advanced creative research and development facilities focused on screen and performance technologies. The funding aims to reduce barriers to adopting new technologies and accelerate commercialisation and investment in the creative technology sector. Eligible applicants must be UK-based research organisations that lead consortia including commercial partners and local authorities. Applications must demonstrate strong industry support and secure co-investment equal to at least 50% of the requested AHRC funding.

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    Building Collaborative Communities for Data Service Professionals

    Funding up to £280,000 to establish collaborative networks of data professionals sharing knowledge and improving services for social science researchers.

    est.£2,000,000
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    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    ESRC Grow Awards for Career Development in Social Science Research

    ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to help social science researchers advance their careers through skills development, methodological training, and independence-building over 18-60 months.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    ESRC Explore Awards for Innovative Social Science Research

    ESRC Explore Awards fund ambitious, innovative social science research projects up to £2 million for UK-based individuals and small research teams over five years.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    BBSRC Mid-Range Equipment Grants for Biosciences Research 2026

    BBSRC funding scheme offering £200,000-£1,500,000 grants for UK research organisations to purchase mid-range biosciences equipment that supports collaboration and aligns with BBSRC research priorities.

    est.£13,000,000
    Published 22 Oct 2026
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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    costar-showcase-labs-createch-infrastructure-and-commercialisation
    Sector
    Research & Innovation