Innovate UK launches Creative Industries Fund

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £2.5 million in innovation projects. The funding is from the £750m COVID support fund to help businesses bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK registered micro and small businesses in the creative sector can apply for funding of up to £25,000 for innovation projects. The fund has been designed to help creative businesses to explore new revenue streams by creating new products, services or IP which respond to changing market conditions. Successful applicants will work with an advisor to maximise their project’s impact.

The scheme closes for applications at 11.00am on Wednesday 16 June.

For more information, visit gov.uk.