UKRI - Impact Acceleration Account funding
IAA provides flexible support to progress the commercialisation and translational development of university research.
Management and delivery of the 2022-26 UK Research and Innovation Impact Acceleration Account, comprising of awards from the following Research Councils: AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, STFC, and MRC.
UK Research and Innovation has harmonised the IAA with a single point of application across the participating research councils, and jointly-funded multidisciplinary projects are encouraged.
IAA Funding Mechanisms
Starter Fund
Explore new opportunities for collaboration and undertake small impact activities
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Pilot Fund
Support for the early stage of transforming research outputs into impactful outcomes
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Advance Fund
Support for translation of university research with external organisations for commercial and/or societal benefit
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Innovation Works
Networking funds focused on regional engagement, thematic brokering and innovation labs.
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Commercial Development
Initial market and competitive landscaping, and technology evaluation to drive spin-out and licensing opportunities
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Funding Deadlines
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