Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund Autumn 2025

Programme:Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT)

Awards:£50k-£250k

Geographical Scope:national

Beneficiaries:public

Key Features:Grants between £50k and £250k are available to UK public sector organisations through the Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund Autumn 2025 round.

Key Features

Grants from £50k to £250k to commercialise data sets, software, patents, designs, know‑how or other knowledge assets owned by public bodies
Supports proof‑of‑concept, market analysis, licensing models, spin‑out preparation or other activities that unlock the value of intangible assets
Projects can last 3 to 12 months and are fully funded by the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT)
Open to UK central government departments, arm’s‑length bodies and other public sector organisations with assets ready for exploitation
Part of the Government’s programme to maximise economic and societal impact from under‑used public sector knowledge assets

Eligibility

Lead applicant must be a UK public sector organisation (central government department, executive agency, arm’s‑length body or other eligible authority) that owns or controls the knowledge asset.
The lead organisation may collaborate with other public bodies, universities or private companies but only the lead can claim and administer the grant.
The asset must be an under‑used dataset, digital tool, intellectual property, design, algorithm, novel process or other knowledge asset that has not been fully commercialised.
Projects must create additional value beyond routine service delivery and cannot simply procure existing products or fulfil statutory duties.
All project work should occur in the UK and benefits must primarily accrue to the UK economy and society.

Application Timeline

Opens: 1 October 2025
Competition closes: 30 November 2025 at 11:00 am (no late submissions)
Applicants will be informed of funding decisions in January 2026
Successful projects must start within one month of notification
Projects must be completed within 3–12 months of the start date

Partner & Funder Context

The Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund is delivered by the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) within the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, with Innovate UK acting as delivery partner.
GOTT’s mission is to maximise the value of publicly funded research and innovation by enabling the exploitation of under‑used knowledge assets across the UK public sector.
The fund sits alongside other initiatives in the UK Government’s Knowledge Assets programme and supports economic growth, sovereign capability and technology leadership in areas such as health, energy, environment, defence and AI.
FI Group supports applicants by identifying high‑potential knowledge assets, developing routes to market, building delivery models (licensing, JV, spin‑out), and navigating procurement, IP and subsidy control rules.
By partnering with FI Group, public organisations can enhance their chances of securing funding and delivering impactful projects that align with the UK innovation strategy.

Scope

Projects must utilise publicly owned knowledge assets such as datasets, software, algorithms, patents, designs, know‑how or novel processes.
Activities can include feasibility studies, market analysis, proof‑of‑concept prototypes, licensing strategies, partnership models or spin‑out preparation.
Projects should explore routes to exploitation and demonstrate potential economic or social value for the UK.
Proposals must ensure that any resulting IP or know‑how remains under UK public control and that ethical and security considerations are addressed.

Funding and Delivery

Grant funding per project ranges from £50k to £250k; 100% of eligible costs are covered.
Projects must last between 3 and 12 months and start soon after approval, with all work completed within the funding window.
Eligible costs include salaries, contractor fees, prototyping, market research, IP protection, licensing advice, software tools and overheads directly related to exploiting the asset.
Match funding is not required but applicants must justify the budget and demonstrate value for money.
Funding is provided by the Government Office for Technology Transfer through Innovate UK and is subject to the standard Innovate UK terms and conditions.

Benefits to Applicants

Transforms dormant or under‑used knowledge assets into real‑world innovations and revenue opportunities.
Provides 100% grant funding, removing the need for match contributions.
Encourages partnerships with start‑ups, SMEs and industry to develop sustainable commercial models.
Builds commercial capability within public organisations through experience in licensing, spin‑out formation and market engagement.
Delivers economic and social benefits for the UK through cost savings, new revenue streams and improved public services.

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