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A guide for the commercialisation of Creative Industries Research

Open call · deadline 2026-10-15 (83 days left at last rebuild).

Referencecand-158
Source programmeauto-discovery
Typegrant
Statusopen
Closing date2026-10-15
Indicative budget250k GBP
Last updated2026-07-24

What this call is about

What it funds: This grant supports the development of a sector-specific guide for the commercialisation of research in the creative industries, aimed at overcoming early-stage barriers and improving deal-making practices.

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Frequently asked

When is the deadline for cand-158?

The listed closing date is 2026-10-15. Always verify on the official programme page — deadlines can shift.

How do I check if my startup is eligible?

Eligibility depends on country, entity type, team size and technology readiness (TRL). VIRA.space (Virtual Innovation Research Assistant) runs a free structured eligibility check against the full call requirements — this page shows only a teaser summary.

Where is the official call published?

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