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The Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) Autumn competition is designed to help UK public sector research organisations accelerate the commercial readiness of existing Knowledge Assets (KAs). The programme is delivered by the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT), funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), and administered by Innovate UK.
The competition aims to bridge the gap between public sector innovation and commercial application by supporting projects that demonstrate a plausible 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-existing Knowledge Assets towards commercial readiness.
A Knowledge Asset may include:
Projects must:
The programme is technology agnostic and welcomes applications from all sectors.
Who Can Apply
Eligible lead organisations include:
Projects must not involve organisations acting economically in a way that creates selective commercial advantage under Subsidy Control rules.
Why This Fund Matters
The UK public sector generates significant innovation, expertise, and intellectual property that often remains underutilised commercially. CKAF helps organisations transform these assets into scalable commercial opportunities that can create wider economic and societal value.
The competition supports the UK’s broader innovation and technology transfer strategy by helping public sector organisations build pathways to commercial impact.
How Inventya Can Help
At Inventya, we help organisations identify commercial opportunities within research and innovation assets and develop strong funding applications that maximise impact potential.
Our support includes:
With extensive experience in innovation funding and commercialisation strategy, Inventya can help your organisation position its Knowledge Assets for successful funding and long-term market impact.
