Create Growth

Creative and digital businesses in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire can apply for a free programme of support to accelerate business growth, create jobs and prepare for investment.

Interested businesses can apply to East Midlands Creative Consortium for support under the Create Growth programme until 2025.

Businesses will apply for a place on a cohort and access:

  • Free business support tailored to the specific needs of high-growth potential creative businesses
  • A blend of workshops and masterclasses
  • Peer-learning opportunities
  • Mentoring with a focus on investment readiness

The programme is open to creative SMEs that have been trading for at least two years who employ two or more staff (including freelance) operating in:

  • Advertising & marketing
  • Architecture
  • Crafts Design & Designer Fashion
  • Film, TV, Video & Radio
  • Photography
  • IT, Gaming, Software & Computer Services
  • Publishing
  • Museums, Galleries & Libraries

Find Out More about the programme in Leicestershire and Derbyshire

Find out more about the Create Growth N2 programme for Nottinghamshire

 

 

 

 

If you would like to know more about the support available from D2N2 Growth Hub, please complete the form below.

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