BEYOND Emerging Innovators programme celebrates early-career talent from across the UK’s creative research community, spotlighting individuals forging new paths where creativity, research and innovation meet.

Launched in 2025, the pilot programme recognised originality, ambition and the potential for lasting impact in creatives aged 18 to 29. Our 2025 cohort is featured below.

Partner with us for 2026
We are now expanding the programme and inviting organisations to join us. If your organisation wants to help unlock opportunities for emerging talent in creative research and innovation, we would love to hear from you.

You can find out more about 2026 partnership opportunities, including Emerging Innovators, in our Get Involved section.

View Innovators from 2025.

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