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Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund

Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund

Supports United Kingdom public research organisations to transform knowledge assets into practical innovation opportunities.

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The Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) Autumn 2026 competition is a fully funded grant programme administered by Innovate UK and operated by the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT), a DSIT-hosted body. It supports UK public-sector research organisations in advancing viable intangible knowledge assets — including know-how, expertise, intellectual property, rights for designs,…

Funds UK public-sector research organisations to advance pre-existing viable knowledge assets — including IP, know-how, source code, and R&D outputs — toward commercial readiness.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.20 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6–18 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£1.4M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk