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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).
| Reference | cand-158 |
|---|---|
| Source programme | auto-discovery |
| Type | grant |
| Status | open |
| Closing date | 2026-10-15 |
| Indicative budget | 250k GBP |
| Last updated | 2026-07-24 |
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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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.
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