Strategy

UK Research and Innovation R&D strategy for the creative and cultural economy

UKRI's high-level strategy for the creative and cultural economy will ensure research and innovation drives and sustains growth in the creative industries.

From:: UKRI
Published:: 20 January 2026

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UKRI R&D strategy for the creative and cultural economy

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The strategy provides an overview of how UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will deliver growth for the creative and cultural economies through research, development and innovation.

It outlines key outcomes, success measures and strategic focus areas and how we propose to deliver these.

Snapshots of some of UKRI’s creative industries portfolio are also included.

The delivery plan to support this strategy will be published later in 2026.