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    GrantsAHRC Creative Industries Clusters Programme - Round 2 (Invitation Only)
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    AHRC Creative Industries Clusters Programme - Round 2 (Invitation Only)

    Funding amount
    £27m
    Closed 22 Jul 2026

    AHRC is funding the establishment of four new Creative Industries Clusters to drive research innovation and commercial growth through university-business-policymaker collaboration, with awards lasting up to five years.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 27 May 2026· 5 months agoviaUKRI
    Funding amount
    £27m
    Closed 22 Jul 2026
    Applications close passed on 22 Jul 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Funding
      est.£27,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Applications closed
      22 Jul 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Closed for applications on 22 Jul 2026. Published 5 months ago.

    27 May 2026Today22 Jul 2026

    Brief

    The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is inviting select applications to establish four new Creative Industries Clusters. These clusters unite universities, businesses, and policymakers to advance research, innovation, and economic growth within the creative industries sector. Eligible applicants should focus on addressing a specific challenge within a defined geographic region or creative sub-sector. Successful clusters must demonstrate strong potential to develop new products, services, or experiences with viable commercial applications. Funding is available for projects lasting up to five years, supporting collaborative initiatives that bridge academic research with industry needs and policy development. This is an invitation-only programme, with applications accepted from pre-selected organisations.

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    BAE Systems Spearfish Torpedo Development Contract

    Ministry of Defence direct award contract with BAE Systems for Spearfish torpedo development, valued at £30M over five years with optional extensions through 2035.

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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    creative-industries-clusters-round-2-invite-only
    AH
    Funding body
    Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation