The Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) Autumn supports UK registered government research organisations in moving viable public sector knowledge assets towards commercial readiness. This grant funding is provided by the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) and delivered through Innovate UK.

Overview

The fund aims to accelerate the commercialisation of knowledge assets held by public sector research organisations. With a total fund of £1,400,000, the programme offers grants ranging from £50,000 to £250,000 per project. Projects must focus on advancing assets to a stage where they can be transferred or exploited commercially.

Funding and Benefits

• Funding type: Grant
• Total fund: £1,400,000
• Award range: £50,000 to £250,000 per project
• Funder: Innovate UK, on behalf of the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT)

Eligibility

This competition is open to single applicants. Grants are awarded to and administered by the applicant organisation. To lead a project, the organisation must be a UK registered:

• Public Sector Research Establishment (PRSE) or UKRI wholly owned institute; or
• Other public sector body that meets GOTT standard eligibility criteria, for example, arms length bodies (ALBs) that undertake research as a primary function.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through the Innovation Funding Service. Full opportunity details and the application portal are available at the link below.

Apply online: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2478/overview/77f0cc95-dd1b-450f-a02d-e83046b464c1#summary

Deadline and Timeline

• Publication date: 1 June 2026
• Opening date: 18 May 2026, 9:30am UK time
• Closing date: 1 September 2026, 11:00am UK time