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Next Wave: Breakthrough Wave 1 - Innovate UK Business Connect Knowledge Transfer Partnerships UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £10m for industrial research projects to explore industrial strategy aligned Createch innovation.
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Up to 70% of costs can be covered by the grant funding, depending on business size. Creative Industries , Design , Digital Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will invest up to £10 million in successful applicants in this competition. This is subject to a sufficient number of high quality applications being received.
The aim of this competition is to support early stage innovation in the intersection of high growth potential Createch and the Industrial Strategy Frontier industries. This funding is to develop innovations beyond proof of concept, de-risking future investment and supporting long term sector growth.
Your project must focus on commercial digital platforms and services in one of the following frontier industries: advertising and marketing music, performing and visual arts Cross sector applications, and design businesses with createch innovation relating to the above sectors, are also eligible. See the Scope and Themes for more details. Applications must be led by a UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME).
The SME can work alone or collaborate with other organisations. Learn more about the Creative Industries Sector Plan . Our experience from similar competitions suggests that you could have a 10% chance of success.
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scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); To lead a collaborative project, or work alone, your organisation must be a UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME) claiming grant funding on this application.
For collaborative projects: to collaborate with the lead, your organisation must be one of the following UK registered: public sector organisation research and technology organisation (RTO) In a collaboration, you must ensure that no single partner accounts for more than 70% of the total eligible costs. Subcontractors are allowed in this competition. Subcontractor costs must not be more than 50% of the total project costs.
A business can only lead on one application, but they may collaborate in two further applications. All organisations or businesses who are not leading an application may collaborate in a maximum of three applications. const el = $refs['accordion2']; const top = el.
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scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); have total costs between £100,000 and £500,000 last between 9 and 12 months Any organisation receiving funding must carry out its project work in the UK, intend to exploit the results in the UK, and spend most of the funding within the UK. If your project is a collaboration, you must ensure that no single partner accounts for more than 70% of the total eligible costs.
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scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); Your project must focus on commercial digital platforms and services in one of the following frontier industries: advertising and marketing music, performing and visual arts We welcome cross sector applications that combine one or more of the frontier industries with other creative industries sectors.
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scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); Innovate UK Business Connect held an online briefing from 10am-noon on Friday 3 July: click here to watch the recording and download the slides . Download Frequently Asked Questions (published 10 July) . If you would like help to find a collaboration partner, contact Innovate UK Business Connect’s Creative Industries team.
Innovate UK's application and funding process If you need more information about how to apply, please read our funding support pages. For additional support, reach out to our team of innovation experts who are ready to help you navigate the application process and maximise your chances of success.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Projects must have total costs between £100,000 and £500,000 and last between 9 and 12 months. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows between £100,000 and £500,000 (up to 70% of costs). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Next Wave: Breakthrough Wave 1 are due November 8, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Next Wave: Breakthrough Wave 1 is funded by Innovate UK Business Connect. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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