We are calling for UK and Hong Kong arts and education organisations looking to explore opportunities at the intersection of arts, culture and technology. Applications are now open and will close on Tuesday 15 December 2026.
About the Fund
Through the Fund, we are inviting UK and Hong Kong organisations to strengthen partnerships, develop new ones, test collaborative ideas, and explore opportunities at the intersection of arts, technology and higher education.
The aims are to encourage:
- knowledge exchange and international collaboration
- identification of potential research areas
- co-creation of new artistic and cultural outputs
- capacity building and skills development
- stronger partnerships between the creative, cultural, higher education and technology sectors
Through this exploratory initiative, the British Council aims to better understand emerging opportunities, strengths and interests across both regions while supporting organisations to build relationships that may contribute to future collaborative initiatives.
The Fund leads into the development of British Council's cultural showcase programme planned for 2028/29 in mainland China and Hong Kong SAR. Findings and partnerships developed through this initiative will help inform future decisions on programming.
What type of projects will the Fund support?
Applications should align with one or more of the following themes:
- New media art
- Performing arts and new technology
- Artificial intelligence and creativity
- Creative applications of emerging technologies
- Immersive visualisation technologies (AR, VR, XR, virtual production)
- Creative media and storytelling
- Cultural heritage and digital media
- New media and creative entrepreneurship
- Technology-enabled audience engagement
We particularly welcome proposals exploring:
Creative Futures
Exploring how emerging technologies are transforming artistic practice, cultural participation, and creative industries.
Innovation and Knowledge Exchange
Building partnerships between artists, academics, researchers, cultural practitioners, and technology experts to address shared opportunities and challenges.
Digital Culture and Cultural Innovation
Creating new approaches to cultural engagement, audience development, creative production, and cultural entrepreneurship.
Education, Skills and Capacity Building
Developing talent, professional skills, and future-ready capabilities within the creative, cultural, and higher education sectors.
Greater Bay Area Connections
Exploring opportunities for international collaboration, mobility, research partnerships, and creative exchange connected to Hong Kong's position within the Greater Bay Area ecosystem.
Sustainable Partnerships
Developing models of collaboration that have long-term impact and continue beyond the grant period.