Innovation Studio Seed Fund

Application Status: CLOSED

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 fund is currently closed for applications.
Our team is currently reviewing submissions.
We will notify applicants of the outcome as soon as possible.
The next funding round will open on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
For the Spring 2025 Round, a total of £20,000 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.

If you'd like to book in a 1-2-1 session to discuss your idea or your application in more detail, please email Innovation Studio Producer Janine Matheson at j.matheson@rcs.ac.uk to arrange a meeting.