Academics and researchers can apply for funding to perform work aligned with one of the ACORN schemes. Proposals by researchers to ACORN should involve collaboration with industrial, private, public and third sector organisations.
Accelerating world-leading
nuclear robotics & AI expertise
and economic prosperity
in Oxfordshire and Cumbria.
Apply for funding
Collaboration Scheme
Funding for engagement activities between academics, suppliers and technology end users, including events, secondments and broader strategic partnerships.
Creation Scheme
Funding for the translation and commercialisation activities, including validation, market analysis and technology evaluation, with a view towards spin-out and licensing.
Culture Scheme
Funding for activities which create links between Cumbria and Oxfordshire, and to promote equality. Events to facilitate technology transfer, cross-sector engagement, public outreach, careers and EDI.
Become a collaborator organisation
Industrial, private, public and third sector organisations can get involved by partnering with a research organisation.
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