Application Deadline:
Innovation Studio Seed Fund
Wednesday 18 November 2026 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.
➡️ 2024/25 Spring Awardees ➡️ 2025/26 Autumn Awardees ➡️ 2025/26 Spring Awardees
Key Info
- All current RCS students and members of staff are eligible to apply.
- Seed Fund opens: Wednesday 7 October 2026.
- Application deadline: Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 17:00.
- Applicants will be notified of a decision by email within 6 weeks of the application deadline.
- Projects must be completed within 12 months of commencement.
- For the Autumn 2026 Round, a total of £25,000 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.
If you wish to submit your application in a different format, please email innovationstudio@rcs.ac.uk
Support Sessions
Our relaxed drop-in sessions are a safe space to learn more about the Seed Fund, ask questions about the application process, get feedback on your proposal, and receive guidance on budgets from the Innovation Studio team.
Open to all, whether you're applying for the first time, resubmitting an earlier idea, or looking for follow-on funding. We're here to support you! Refreshments will be provided.
If you'd like to join one or both of the sessions, please RSVP by email to innovationstudio@rcs.ac.uk
Seed Fund Ask Me Anything (in person)
📆 Wednesday 28 October, 11:00-12:30
📍 Room TBC
Seed Fund Ask Me Anything (online)
📆 Wednesday 11 November, 11:00-12:00
📍 Microsoft Teams
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If you’d like to find out more about Innovation Studio, our work and how to get involved, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.
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