Connected Innovators supports emerging leaders from within the creative industries who want to take time out to conduct research and development that will enable them to advance their own careers and/or business.

If you are looking to develop a specific area of your creative practice or business using data or data-driven technology, you can apply for funding of up to £10,000 to support your work.

Applications for Round 3 Connected Innovators are open now and close on Monday 28th June at 5pm.

What is the Discovery Session?

This Discovery Session is an informal drop in session for anyone interested in the Connected Innovators programme, so whether you've started the application process or just heard about the programme, you can put your burning questions to us.

What can I ask?

Anything! From general enquiries about the programme to specific questions around your application, there'll be opportunity to group conversation and one-to-ones based on what suits you.

Who'll be there?

Anna Gormezano Marks (Acting Director - Creative Edinburgh) and Nicola Osborne (Programme Manager - Creative Informatics) will be available for one-to-ones.

Kath Warren (Programme Manager - Creative Edinburgh) will facilitate the main space and answer general queries where you may also meet fellow creatives interested in applying.

I can't make this date! How else can I talk to you?

We'll be hosting two more Drop In Sessions:

Tuesday 18 May - 2-3pm - register here

Wednesday 26 May - 2-3pm - register here

If you can't make any of those times, email info@creative-edinburgh.com with any queries and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

About Creative Edinburgh

Creative Edinburgh is committed to helping creatives thrive. Through events, career support and advocacy, we bring together and help grow the city’s creative community, providing a space for creation, collaboration and connection at every stage of your career.

Creative Edinburgh is supported by Creative Scotland.

About Creative Informatics

Creative Informatics is a partnership across the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, Codebase and Creative Edinburgh, enabling individuals and organisations to explore how data-driven technologies can enhance their work.

Funded by the Creative Industries Clusters Programme, managed by the Arts & Humanities Research Council as part of the Industrial Strategy, with additional support from the Scottish Funding Council. The programme is part of the City Region Deal Data Driven Innovation initiative.