Connecting Capability Fund
The Connecting Capability Fund from Research England funds collaborative projects between higher education and commercial sectors.
It supports higher education providers in sharing good practice and capacity across the higher education sector, forging external technological, industrial and regional partnerships, and delivering the government’s priorities.
Find out more about the Connecting Capability Fund and the projects supported by the Connecting Capability Fund.
AHRC Creative Industries Clusters Programme
The Creative Industries Clusters Programme supports applied research and development partnerships to accelerate growth in creative sectors.
It is part of the UKRI Challenge Fund and delivered by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
Find out more about the Creative Industries Clusters Programme or visit the Creative Industries Clusters website.
NERC Regional impact from science of the environment
This programme brings research organisations together with businesses, policy bodies and other organisations contributing to economic development specific to their location.
It aims to support research translation and innovation in environmental science and deliver significant regional impact from Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) science.
Find out more about Regional impact from science of the environment.
Innovation and Knowledge Centres
Innovation and Knowledge Centres (IKCs) are a key component of the UK’s approach to the commercialisation of emerging technologies through creating early stage critical mass in an area of disruptive technology.
Based in a university, they are led by an expert entrepreneurial team. While continuing to advance the research agenda, they create impact by enhancing wealth generation of the businesses with which they work.
Seven IKCs have been funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Innovate UK since 2007.
Find out more about the Innovation and Knowledge Centres, including a list of current centres.
View the Innovation and Knowledge Centre programme review report.
Last updated: 23 January 2024