Create Growth Programme
Create Growth Programme
On this page: About the Programme • What we offer • Who is Eligible? • Testimonials • Why attend? • What Does it Cover? • Register
Create Growth is an innovative programme, designed to help businesses unlock and develop their creative potential.
With a buzzing community of creative businesses, Greater Manchester boasts one of the country’s leading creative forces and contributes an estimated gross value added (GVA) revenue impact of £1.4bn to the UK economy from culture and creative industries.
Create Growth has been created to further develop what is already a thriving industry, helping creative organisations attract investment to grow their business sustainably. The programme is fully-funded by the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).
Next Cohort: End of June/ Early July
Express your interest by filling in the form at the bottom of this page
A bespoke two-day cohort programme covering the essentials to support your business growth and investment readiness.
1-2-1 access to a business coach
Peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities
Masterclasses and coaching sessions from industry experts
To access the programme, your business must:
- Operate in the creative industry (including, but not limited to: film, TV, radio, advertising, marketing, architecture, crafts, fashion design, gaming, IT, software, publishing, music, performing arts & visual art).
- Be based in Greater Manchester
- Employ at least two full time equivalent staff/freelancers.
Thanks very much for these two days. Really grateful to be part of this program and how you cared about every detail. Thanks again!
Nerea Pérez, BlowUp
Relatable content. Very useful exercises which we will implement. Thank you so much! The course has been really useful.
Lucy Clarkson, Ballard Home
Informative, and gave me a point of view to approaching business growth that I hadn’t considered.
Andrew Jackson, AJ Arch
Insightful, fun, great presenters, lots of food for thought. Thanks so much, a brilliant two days!
Danni Davis, Peggy Pictures
Unlocking Investment
Accelerate your growth trajectory and position your business for long-term success in the competitive marketplace.
Building Connection
Facilitates collaboration, partnerships, and networking opportunities, which are vital for growth and sustainability in the creative sector.
Empowering Creativity
Encourage your team to think outside the box, explore new ideas, and take calculated risks.
Enhancing Knowledge
Helps individuals and teams stay ahead of industry trends, master new technologies, and deliver exceptional value to clients.
All of which increases your chance of ongoing success.
Tried and tested ideas, practices and strategies being used in studios, agencies and startups from around the UK. Topics will include…
- Demonstrating the value of what you do
- Using story to sharpen your message and drive revenue
- Leveraging low-cost experimentation for rapid growth
- Practicing fearless negotiation to get paid what you’re worth
- Winning the battle for talent
- Developing a personal OS for resilience
- Leading teams to deliver exceptional output
- Partnering across the ecosystem for success
- Exploring investment readiness
- Sourcing the right senior team & advisors
- Managing creative tensions
- Innovating and evolving in the real world