Creative Industries Clusters funding opportunity

Creative Industries Clusters (CI Clusters) is a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding opportunity to expand a portfolio of clusters that connect business and academia across the UK. The program aims to grow the sector by funding new clusters with a commitment of at least £100 million over a three-year period and by prioritising new geographies and sub-sectors within the creative industries. Host universities that have previously led a cluster may join new applications as partners.

At least £100 million committed to establish at least four new CI Clusters over the next three years.

Host universities which have previously led a cluster are welcome to join new applications as partners.

Details to be announced; engagement webinars planned; call goes live in January 2026. Contact email provided for inquiries.