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Innovate UK

DCMS Create Growth Programme Competition 4: large projects

UK registered micro, small and medium enterprises in the creative sector can apply for a share of up to £8 million for innovation projects to grow their business. This funding is from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with DCMS to invest up to £8 million in innovation projects. This programme has a regional focus.

The aim of this competition is to provide a package of targeted support to high growth creative businesses to scale, build investor networks and reach their potential. This funding is designed to help creative businesses explore new innovation projects as a stimulus for growth.

Deadline: Thursday 29 May 2025 11:00am

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Alumni News: Chalk Productions Win Award for ‘Best Single Documentary’

Alumni News: Chalk Productions Win Award for 'Best Single Documentary' at the Royal Television Society Southern Awards This month programme alumni members, Chalk Productions, took…
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Create South East Investment and Innovation Showcase

This week the UK Business Angels Association and Angels@Essex hosted the Create South East Investment and Innovation Showcase in Colchester, Essex. The event offered insight…
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Programme Members Brown Bear Audio and Kult Media Collaborate on New Studio in Brighton

Members of the Create South East programme Brown Bear Audio and Kult Media started collaborating last year, utilising their skills in audio production and podcasting…

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Inspire & Elevate Your Business Ambition with Create South East, 29th & 30th April – Eastbourne and Newhaven

We're excited to announce these twin events taking place on Tuesday the 29th of April (Eastbourne) and Wednesday 30th April (Newhaven). Join us for a FREE…
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Turbocharge Your Creative Business – 27th March Southend-on-Sea

Create South East, Southend Creatives and Creative Estuary are delighted to invite you to a fantastic evening of insightful talks on branding, marketing, social media for business, and income…
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Screen Finance Focus – Thursday 27th March, Ashford

Screen South and Create South East present Screen Finance Focus. Date: Thursday 27th March Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm Location: The Ashford CinemaScreen South is excited…
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Visit Programme Members Hatsumi at the London Film Festival this October
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Folkstone Documentary Festival 17th-20th October
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Programme Members ‘Show Up Productions’ Debut New Comedy Show

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