Collaborative R&D Creative Catalyst Competition

UK registered businesses and research partners can apply for grants for projects that develop new innovative products and tools for the UK creative industry.

The Collaborative R&D Creative Catalyst Competition is jointly operated by Innovate UK (IUK) and Innovate UK Business Connect.

The aim of the competition aims is to advance the development of collaboration with innovators in the creative industries. IUK is looking for products and tools across the creative supply chain which benefit and strengthen the UK creative economy.

A diverse portfolio of innovative award holders will be funded and supported. Projects must:

• Support the growth of the UK creative industries.
• Demonstrate a clearly innovative and ambitious idea which addresses an industry challenge.
• Be a significant improvement on what is currently available, with a demonstrable impact to a growth plan.
• Create a new revenue stream, for example, new products, tools or intellectual property (IP).
• Be market ready within 12 months after project completion.
• Demonstrate value for money.