Creative Scale-Up Programme
Creative Scale-Up is an exciting new initiative designed to empower creative businesses in the Greater Manchester region to realise their full growth potential and gain investment to take their business to the next level.
With a buzzing community of creative businesses, the Greater Manchester region 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.
The Creative Scale-Up Programme is fully funded by the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) and has been created to further develop what is already a thriving industry, helping creative organisations based in the Greater Manchester region attract investment to grow their business sustainably.
The programme includes:
Planning for Growth
Prioritise your drivers for growth with a fully-formed growth strategy.
Investor Ready Finances
Get on top of budgets and forecasting with our industry-leading finance advice.
Structure & Leadership for Growth
Build a team that's ready for growth from the top down.
Understanding Intellectual Assets
Harness the potential of your Intellectual Property with our industry experts
Market Strategy for Rapid Growth
Explore how your business fits in the wider marketplace and the unique opportunities it provides.
Sales & Marketing Skills for Creatives
Arm your team with the sales and marketing knowledge needed to achieve growth.
Pitching with Confidence
Become confident in pitching environments with our industry-specific advice.
A Winning Investment Pitch
Prepare all the materials needed to seek investment with our expert support.
Step Up To Get Investment Ready
The exclusive programme is open to Greater Manchester businesses in the creative industry, including but not limited to; gaming, film, music, publishing, art and design. It’s ideal for businesses from across the creative sector who want to realise their ambition, step up and attract investment.
"The Creative Scale-up Programme is built for businesses that want to fully realise their potential and secure the investment needed to take the next step on their growth journey. Manchester is home to a wealth of creative talent and the programme will arm these creative businesses with all the tools needed to grow, develop and secure investment."
- Sarah Novotny, Digital, Creative and Tech Lead at the GC Business Growth Hub
Applications are currently being taken for this programme, please register your interest below.
