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Come #innovate with us as we open the doors to the CoSTAR National Lab, the UK's first national R&D facility for creative industries, at Pinewood Studios in January 2026.   The #costarnationallab will be based within the CoSTAR Stage in the historic heart of the Pinewood campus, offering cutting-edge virtual production technology, with a 236m2 Sound Stage and a series of R&D labs featuring spatial audio, volumetric capture and multisensory devices, as well as a private 5G/6G network.     Funded as part of the £75.6m #costarnetwork investment from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Infrastructure Fund and delivered by the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), it is the UK’s first national lab for Creative Industries R&D.      Businesses will be invited to apply for a share of £7m dedicated funding support through #AccessProgrammes to develop their ideas in a dynamic environment that not only deepens and strengthens the UK creative technology ecosystem, but also promotes inclusive, sustainable and ethical innovation and business growth.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/dev5d-eE   Royal Holloway, University of London | Pinewood Group Limited | National Film & Television School | Abertay University | University of Surrey / Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI (PAI) | BT Business | Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)    James Bennett Adrian (Ade) Woolard Sarah Smyth Fiona Kilkelly Will Saunders MBE Rebecca Gregory-Clarke Miles Bernie Angela Chan Mark Lycett Polly Dalton Adrian Hilton Ruth Falconer Alex Wills     #CreativeIndustries #Researchanddevelopment #Funding #SMEs #AccessProgrammes #CoSTARNetwork #CoSTARNationalLab #RandD #VirtualProduction #CreaTech #CreativeTechnology #Innovation #Screen #Peformance #ArtsandCulture #Immersive #Production #Research #Development #CreativeEconomy #SpatialAudio #NextGenerationAudio 

🚨 1 week to go until Call applications close for CoSTAR Ideate: Growth Lab and Residency! The CoSTAR Enterprise and Commercialisation team are looking for 24 talented, ambitious, early growth creative companies to apply for our CoSTAR Ideate call closing on Monday 24 March 2025, at 10:00 GMT. CoSTAR Ideate supports the development of micro, start-ups and early-growth companies looking to scale new #IP in the creative technology sector. Delivered via the national CoSTAR Network, Ideate marries access to cutting-edge facilities, creative and technology expertise and world-leading research that is attuned to the unique growth stages of creative enterprises. 🌟 Our insightful CoSTAR Ideate Digital Brochure covers everything you need to know: • Programme Overview • Who is Ideate for? • What's on offer? • How can Ideate help you? • Ideate schedule & participation • Application guidelines & participant eligibility criteria • Company Participation • About CoSTAR National Lab 👉 Download it here: https://lnkd.in/eud99yN6 Watch the Ideate Information Session with Realtime Lab, Screen Lab and Codebase: https://lnkd.in/e5VuF9DW Watch the Ideate Information Session with National Lab, Live Lab, and CodeBase: https://lnkd.in/ePNQQFgK ✍️ APPLY NOW: https://lnkd.in/e_eZYW8H For any Ideate enquiries, please email: costar.enterprise@rhul.ac.uk #CoSTARNetwork #CoSTARIdeate #CreativeIndustries #Funding #Support #Access #Opportunities #RandD #Research #Growth #Innovation #Development Royal Holloway, University of London | Abertay University | University of Surrey | The University of Edinburgh | University of York | Fiona Kilkelly | Nicole Stewart Rushworth

Ideate Call closing soon ‼️ CoSTAR Ideate Growth Lab and Residency Programme is here to help scale your ambitious creative technology ideas into the next generation of commercial #IP, through: ⭐️ Mentorship from Codebase ⭐️ World-class research expertise ⭐️ Access to our fantastic national network of CoSTAR labs This programme takes no equity and is free to participate in. Application Closing Date: Monday 24 March 2025, at 10:00 GMT. 👉 To find out more... Download the brochure: https://lnkd.in/eud99yN6 Watch the webinars: https://lnkd.in/e5VuF9DW | https://lnkd.in/ePNQQFgK Royal Holloway, University of London | CodeBase | University of York | Abertay University | The University of Edinburgh | University of Surrey #CoSTARNetwork #CoSTARIdeate #CreativeIndustries #Funding #Support #Access #Opportunities #RandD #Research #Growth #Innovation #Development #Enterprise

Ideate Call closing soon ‼️ CoSTAR Ideate Growth Lab and Residency Programme is here to help scale your ambitious creative technology ideas into the next generation of commercial #IP, through: ⭐️ Mentorship from Codebase ⭐️ World-class research expertise ⭐️ Access to our fantastic national network of CoSTAR labs This programme takes no equity and is free to participate in. Application Closing Date: Monday 24 March 2025, at 10:00 GMT. 👉 To find out more... Download the brochure: https://lnkd.in/eud99yN6 Watch the webinars: https://lnkd.in/e5VuF9DW | https://lnkd.in/ePNQQFgK Royal Holloway, University of London | CodeBase | University of York | Abertay University | The University of Edinburgh | University of Surrey #CoSTARNetwork #CoSTARIdeate #CreativeIndustries #Funding #Support #Access #Opportunities #RandD #Research #Growth #Innovation #Development #Enterprise

🚀 This is a fantastic opportunity to shape an inclusive and innovative future for digital media! Calling UK candidates to apply by 2 May 2025. Overseas quota now full. 👇 See details below.

📢 PHD SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE - OCTOBER 2025 START Calling all UK candidates! Deadline for UK-resident applicants: 2 May 2025*. Overseas quota now full. APPLY 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-pJSdmY. 🌟 Do you believe in breaking down barriers and cultivating a more inclusive, innovative digital future? Join our unique PhD challenge-led training programme and work on shaping future media services to be inclusive for all. *We reserve the right to close applications if we reach our target earlier than deadline. APPLY NOW 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-pJSdmY #InclusiveMedia #AIForAll #InclusiveAI #CreativeAI #PeopleCentredAI #PhDScholarships #DigitalEquity #EthicalAI #FutureOfWork #DigitalEquity #InclusionAndDiversity University of Surrey | Elizabeth James (Chica) | Adrian Hilton | Andrew Rogoyski | Yi-Zhe Song | Erick Sperandio | StoryFutures | Royal Holloway, University of London https://lnkd.in/e_hTKgZK

🚨 1 week to go until Call applications close for CoSTAR Ideate: Growth Lab and Residency! The CoSTAR Enterprise and Commercialisation team are looking for 24 talented, ambitious, early growth creative companies to apply for our CoSTAR Ideate call closing on Monday 24 March 2025, at 10:00 GMT. CoSTAR Ideate supports the development of micro, start-ups and early-growth companies looking to scale new #IP in the creative technology sector. Delivered via the national CoSTAR Network, Ideate marries access to cutting-edge facilities, creative and technology expertise and world-leading research that is attuned to the unique growth stages of creative enterprises. 🌟 Our insightful CoSTAR Ideate Digital Brochure covers everything you need to know: • Programme Overview • Who is Ideate for? • What's on offer? • How can Ideate help you? • Ideate schedule & participation • Application guidelines & participant eligibility criteria • Company Participation • About CoSTAR National Lab 👉 Download it here: https://lnkd.in/eud99yN6 Watch the Ideate Information Session with Realtime Lab, Screen Lab and Codebase: https://lnkd.in/e5VuF9DW Watch the Ideate Information Session with National Lab, Live Lab, and CodeBase: https://lnkd.in/ePNQQFgK ✍️ APPLY NOW: https://lnkd.in/e_eZYW8H For any Ideate enquiries, please email: costar.enterprise@rhul.ac.uk #CoSTARNetwork #CoSTARIdeate #CreativeIndustries #Funding #Support #Access #Opportunities #RandD #Research #Growth #Innovation #Development Royal Holloway, University of London | Abertay University | University of Surrey | The University of Edinburgh | University of York | Fiona Kilkelly | Nicole Stewart Rushworth

🚨 Last chance to apply for the CoSTAR Software Developer (Prototyping) role! Closing at 23:59 GMT tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March. Location: Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire Salary: £40,839 to £43,087 per annum - including London Allowance Post Type: Full Time We are looking for a passionate individual who enjoys developing software tools, API’s and applications to produce pilots and prototypes in areas related to emerging creative technologies such as #AI & Machine Learning, games & 3D development and #immersive experiences. Apply Now 👉 https://lnkd.in/edBg-Qxz #CoSTARNetwork #CoSTARNationalLab #CreativeIndustries #Innovation #Hiring #Recruitment #Jobs #Careers #Opportunities #SoftwareDevelopment #SoftwareDeveloper #Developer #Research #Development #RandD #EmergingTechnologies #Innovation #MachineLearning

Come Research with Us - Closing soon! 🚨 CoSTAR PhD applications close this Friday, 14 March 🚨 Our National Lab is offering funding for up to nine #PhD students for September/October 2025 entry. Applicants need to be based at either Royal Holloway, University of London, University of Surrey / Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI (PAI), or Abertay University, and will have access to world-class research and training environments, enhanced by the creative industries partners of the CoSTAR National Lab, including Pinewood Group Limited, Disguise and the National Film & Television School. We are looking for PhD candidates with academic excellence, passion for research and ability to work effectively as part of a team! 💪 There are 18 PhD research topics to explore, which align with the wider CoSTAR National Lab research programmes called ‘Futures’. These are designed to focus on innovation and address challenges set by industry. Learn more about the research topics, funding, and how to express your interest now‼️ https://lnkd.in/e9VJ92bE Please share widely with your networks. #CoSTARnetwork #CoSTARNationalLab #Innovation #Opportunities #CreativeIndustries #PhD #Research #DoctoralProgramme #Growth #Study #CreativeTechnology

✍️ Register for the CoSTAR Ideate Information Session #webinar! https://lnkd.in/eCSgGpva Online Wednesday 12 March 11:00 - 12:00 GMT Are you an ambitious, early growth creative tech company looking to take your #IP to the next level? The CoSTAR Enterprise and Commercialisation team are looking for 24 talented, ambitious, early growth creative companies to apply for our CoSTAR Ideate call closing on Monday 24 March 2025. 🤝 Find out how our latest Call CoSTAR Ideate: Growth Lab and Residency can support you in this Information Session with a Q&A featuring presentations from leads at CoSTAR National and Live Labs, and programme partners CodeBase. Learn more about... CoSTAR Network: https://lnkd.in/eBJhtBFW  How to apply for this call: https://bit.ly/4hrI393 Signing up to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/euuhAFWs Royal Holloway, University of London | Abertay University | Ulster University | CodeBase #CoSTARNetwork #CoSTARIdeate #CreativeIndustries #Innovation #RandD #Funding #Access #Support #Enterprise #Opportunities #Research #Growth