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Creative Industries Clusters is sponsored by Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) / UKRI. This programme brings together universities, businesses, local and regional policymakers, and private funders to drive research, innovation and growth in the creative industries.
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Creative industries clusters programme – UKRI Area of investment and support Area of investment and support: Creative industries clusters programme The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) launched the Creative Industries Clusters Programme in 2018. The £56 million investment continues to drive innovation and growth across the UK’s creative industries, to encourage a new type of applied research.
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Nesta, Creative Industries Federation, Creative England, British Film Institute, Tech Nation, University of Birmingham, Cardiff University, The University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, Work Foundation at Lancaster University, London School of Economics, The University of Manchester, Newcastle University, University of Sussex and Ulster University.
The scope and what we're doing The programme is being funded by the UKRI Challenge Fund and delivered by AHRC on behalf of UKRI. From screen industries and digital storytelling to fashion and video games, some of the UK’s best performing and world-renowned creative businesses are receiving a major boost thanks to the Creative Industries Clusters Programme .
The programme comprises nine research and development partnerships based around clusters, and an independent Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre led by Nesta with partners: Bristol and Bath Creative Research and Development Business of Fashion, Textiles and Technology (Stratford, Thames Gateway, Lea Valley) Creative Informatics (Edinburgh) Future Fashion Factory (Leeds and nationwide) Future Screens Northern Ireland StoryFutures (London and Home Counties) XR Stories (York and Humber).
The programme brings together world-class research talent from across the UK in a first-of-its kind research and development investment. The funded projects will accelerate growth in a range of creative sectors including: broadcast and screen industries fashion textiles and technology animation and video games The programme was funded in response to the UK government’s Industrial Strategy.
The aim of the programme is to create jobs and drive the creation of companies, products and experiences that can be marketed around the world, significantly contributing to UK economic growth both regionally and nationally.
Opportunities, support and resources available Immersive storytelling development at the storyfutures academy A new £10 million centre, the StoryFutures Academy will support the development of cutting-edge creative training and research programmes in immersive storytelling to build the UK creative talent pool. It will be part-funded through this programme.
The National Film and Television School and Royal Holloway University will run the centre, which will develop skills by offering experimental labs, workshops, placements and courses and support and co-fund 60 immersive productions with a focus on storytelling.
Creative industries policy and evidence centre This vision of the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence centre is to provide independent research and authoritative recommendations to aid policy development for the UK’s creative industries, contributing to their continued success. The centre will be led by Nesta and involve a consortium of UK universities, and other partners from the creative industries.
Keep up to date with Creative Industries Clusters Keep up with Creative Industries Clusters opportunities at their news page. Past projects, outcomes and impact Find out more about the impact of this programme: Powering the creative industries Creative Clusters: The Story So Far 2021 Creative Clusters: The Story So Far (booklet) This is the website for UKRI: our seven research councils, Research England and Innovate UK.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Led by UK universities eligible for AHRC funding. This program supports the participation of freelancers, micro-businesses, and SMEs within the creative industries. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to £6,750,000 per application (AHRC will fund 80% of FEC), with a total fund of £27,000,000. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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AHRC responsive mode: Curiosity Award is a grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)/UKRI that funds fundamental arts and humanities research leading to new research agendas, networking activities, and idea generation. Awards support flexible, exploratory projects up to five years in duration, enabling the development of future research opportunities. Projects may receive up to £100,000 full economic cost, with AHRC funding 80% of eligible costs. Researchers at all career stages based at eligible UK research organisations are eligible to apply, including archivists, curators, librarians, technicians, and practitioners. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis through March 31, 2027.
AHRC responsive mode: standard research grant is sponsored by Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) / UKRI. Supports well-defined collaborative projects across the arts and humanities, in areas covered by the AHRC's remit. This funding opportunity is always open, with no specific closing date, and applications are assessed upon receipt.