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The Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) Autumncompetition is designed to help UK public sector research organisationsaccelerate the commercial readiness of existing Knowledge Assets (KAs). Theprogramme is delivered by the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT),funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), andadministered by Innovate UK.
The competition aims to bridge the gap between public sectorinnovation and commercial application by supporting projects that demonstrate aplausible market opportunity and a clear route towards exploitation in the UK.
Key Dates and Funding
Competition Opens: 18 May 2026
Competition Closes: 1 September 2026 at 11:00am UK time
Project Start Date: From 1 December 2026
Funding Available:
Scope of the Competition
The competition supports projects that move pre-existingKnowledge Assets towards commercial readiness.
A Knowledge Asset may include:
Projects must:
The programme is technology agnostic and welcomesapplications from all sectors.
Who Can Apply
Eligible lead organisations include:
Projects must not involve organisations acting economicallyin a way that creates selective commercial advantage under Subsidy Controlrules.
Why This Fund Matters
The UK public sector generates significant innovation,expertise, and intellectual property that often remains underutilisedcommercially. CKAF helps organisations transform these assets into scalablecommercial opportunities that can create wider economic and societal value.
The competition supports the UK’s broader innovation andtechnology transfer strategy by helping public sector organisations buildpathways to commercial impact.
How Inventya Can Help
At Inventya, we help organisations identify commercialopportunities within research and innovation assets and develop strong fundingapplications that maximise impact potential.
Our support includes:
With extensive experience in innovation funding andcommercialisation strategy, Inventya can help your organisation position itsKnowledge Assets for successful funding and long-term market impact.
