[IUK] Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) Winter
Government Office for Technology Transfer fund, administered by Innovate UK, giving UK public sector research organisations £50,000–£250,000 (100% funded) to move pre-existing Knowledge Assets with identified markets towards commercialisation. Projects of 6, 12 or 18 months starting 1 Mar–1 Apr 2027. Opens 17 September 2026, closes 1 December 2026 11:00am; shortlisted applicants interviewed in January 2027.
Next deadline
Closes: 1 December 2026
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What it funds
Government Office for Technology Transfer fund, administered by Innovate UK, giving UK public sector research organisations £50,000–£250,000 (100% funded) to move pre-existing Knowledge Assets with identified markets towards commercialisation. Projects of 6, 12 or 18 months starting 1 Mar–1 Apr 2027. Opens 17 September 2026, closes 1 December 2026 11:00am; shortlisted applicants interviewed in January 2027.
Who it suits
UK government research organisations only: Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs), UKRI wholly owned institutes and other public sector bodies meeting GOTT eligibility (e.g. ALBs with research as a primary function). Must own the Knowledge Asset and provide a senior letter of support. Not el…
- Any sector
- Feasibility
- Late stage & scale-up
Programme specifications
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