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Previous calls and ongoing programmes
Read about our past industry access opportunities giving UK companies and partners access to the infrastructure and expertise of the entire CoSTAR Network.
Closed callWorkshop: AI for Film and Digital Content Production
A dive into CoSTAR National Lab's cutting edge AI digital content production explorations.
Closed call CoSTAR Evolve: Scale your Enterprise
CoSTAR Evolve: strengthening established UK creative technology companies.
Closed callGrass Roots Music Venue Innovation
Inviting UK-based companies to develop and pilot technology interventions for grass roots music venues that connect artists, audiences and venues in new ways.
Closed call CoSTAR Ideate: Growth Lab and Residency
CoSTAR Ideate: supporting the development of micro, start-ups and early-growth companies looking to scale new IP in the creative technology sector.
Closed CallCoSTAR Realtime Lab Call: Virtual Production Tool Box
The CoSTAR Realtime Lab sought a collaborative partner to help democratise the Virtual Production process by creating a foundational media player that is accessible, intuitive and simple for creative content creators to use.
Closed callCoSTAR Live Lab Programme: New Frontiers for Live Performance
CoSTAR Live Lab invited companies, technologists, and creatives to help shape the future of live performance.
Closed callWorkshop: Mission-aligned funding for creative enterprises
A two day workshop on 3 March & Wednesday 4 March 2026 with Considered Capital for Creative Industry Enterprises based in NFTS London.
Closed call Workshop: Social Impact by Design for Creative Businesses
A two day workshop with The Impact Collective for creative organisations based in Sheridans, London
Closed callCoSTAR Screen Lab: 5G Innovation in Screen Technologies
CoSTAR Screen Lab invited creative companies to explore innovative applications of 5G in the screen and performance sectors.
Closed call CoSTAR National Lab: Advanced Production Technology
The CoSTAR National Lab is exploring emergent forms of advanced production that can deliver efficiencies or enhance production workflows in support of impactful audience facing experiences.
Closed CallCoSTAR Live Lab: Intelligent Venues
CoSTAR Live Lab invites UK businesses to apply for the Intelligent Venues funding call in collaboration with CoSTAR National Lab
Closed CallCoSTAR Emerge-AI
Take the next step towards making your product a reality with this tailored programme, providing essential support as you develop your early stage concepts. Closes 18 August 2026
Closed CallCoSTAR Realtime Lab: Realtime Performance & Scene Intelligence
CoSTAR Realtime Lab invites partners from the creative technologies, film, gaming animation or virtual production industries to collaborate on an ambitious research initiative aiming to deliver transformative end-to-end workflows for on-set filmmaking, in-engine game animation, and real-time streaming. Closes 19 August 2026.
Closed CallCoSTAR Screen Lab: Spatial Audio in Virtual Production
CoSTAR Screen Lab invites companies, technologists, and creatives to explore innovative applications of spatial audio to enhance audience interaction with visual assets in virtual production. Closes 19 August 2026.