Creative Catalyst 2023 funding could be a game changer for your business. .

Businesses in the creative industries sector can apply for up to £50k of grant funding and a package of support to grow their business.

The Innovate UK Creative Catalyst is a £30 million programme of phased financial and non-financial activities to provide end to end innovation support for high potential businesses in the creative sector.

The aim of this competition is to scale up innovation within the creative industries by providing a package of targeted and continuous support to help businesses to grow.

During this session we will help demystify the grant application process and and provide top tips on how to create a stand-out application.

Competition closes: Wednesday 15 February 2023 11:00 am

Who should attend:

Innovative UK registered businesses in the creative industries sector.

NB Previous Innovate UK benefactors will not be eligible

Key topics covered:

Case Study - Insights from an Innovate UK Creative Industries Fund 2021 winner
Creative Catalyst 2023 eligibility criteria
What stage of your innovation journey should you be at?
A step-by-step walk through of the application - how to maximise your chances of success
Essential groundwork: how to prepare yourself and gather critical information before applying

At the end of the webinar, you will have an understanding of:

How to demonstrate your opportunity with evidence
The common mistakes that lead to disqualification, and how to avoid them
How to grab the assessor's attention, stand out from the crowd, meet the requirements and get funded

Here’s what you can expect from the agenda:

About Silicon South and Innovate UK EDGE
Introduction to Creative Catalyst 2023 Funding
Case Study form 2021’s Innovate UK's Creative Industries Fund
How to maximise your chances of success

Hosted By:

Megan Bagnall, Programme Manager, Silicon South

Dr. Deborah Watson, Advisory Services Manager, Innovate UK EDGE

Speakers:

Dr Ben Masheder, Funding and Finance Manager, Innovate UK EDGE

Heather Wright, Innovation and Growth Specialist Innovate UK EDGE

James Wheale, Innovation and Growth Specialist Innovate UK EDGE .

About Silicon South Network:

The Silicon South Network aims to create a transformation in the recognition, ambition and abilities of the Digital, Creative and Tech sector – in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Dorset and close surrounding areas.

About Innovate UK EDGE:

Innovate UK EDGE is a key part of the UK innovation agency’s investment in innovative businesses that drive economic growth. We complement Innovate UK project funding with bespoke, specialist-led support for ambitious businesses.

Silicon South: Creative Catalyst 2023