Application Deadline:
Innovation Studio Seed Fund
Monday 26 May 2025 at 17:00
The Innovation Studio Seed Fund is dedicated to fostering the creative ambitions of RCS students and staff by providing seed funding to shape new and existing ideas. This funding helps to create space for play, experimentation, and innovation - where trying, failing, and refining concepts are all part of the journey.
Key Info
- All current RCS students and members of staff are eligible to apply.
- The next application deadline is Monday 26 May 2025 at 17:00.
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications by early July.
- Projects must be completed within 12 months of commencement.
- A total of £30,000 of funding is available in two schemes:
Up to £1,000
For very early-stage ideas and concepts.
Up to £4,000
For projects that have already begun initial development.
Details
To ensure that the Seed Fund is accessible to all, a dedicated award is available to support accessibility requirements of successful applicants and their collaborators.
Read the full funding guidance →
If you have any questions about the application process, guidance, or application form, please contact Janine Matheson by email (j.matheson@rcs.ac.uk) or book a 1-2-1 meeting with Janine using the link below.
Book a 1-2-1 meeting with Janine →
Applications are made via an online form. However, if you prefer to draft your responses in a separate document before copying them into the application form, please feel free to download and use our 'Working Docs' which contain all application questions.
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