Applications are now open for the next cohort of Creative Clusters, in the second round of commissioning for this successful Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) portfolio.
Over £27 million worth of funding will be split across successful applicants, with the maximum award per project being nearly £7 million.
Each cluster must:
- address a clear challenge in a specific geographical region, sub-sector or both
- focus on creating new products, services, or experiences with commercial potential
- AHRC will fund 80% of the full economic cost (FEC).
The funding will last for five years. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.
This is a two-stage process. Successful applicants to the outline stage will be invited to develop a full application.
Closing date is 4pm on 3 March 2026.
For further information please select the following link: Creative Industries Clusters: round two: outline stage – UKRI.