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AHRC innovation value chain

This infographic shows the innovation value chain of Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded research, through the four stages of AHRC inputs, investment outputs, benefits to citizens and sustained success.

• From: AHRC
• Published: 8 September 2026

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AHRC innovation value chain

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The four stages are:

1. AHRC input: AHRC and partners will work together to identify and quantify economic and social benefits that can be realised via commercialisation
2. Investment outputs: investments will pursue commercialisation to develop skills and sustainable and scalable solutions, increasing researcher satisfaction
3. Benefits to citizens: investments will capture their outcomes and benefits to UK citizens, demonstrating where they have added value or efficiency to the economy and society.
4. Sustained success: AHRC will evaluate the benefits and impacts from its investments, learn the lessons, and promote the success of research commercialisation.