Creative Scale-Up Programme - Applications are now closed
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. Creative Scale-Up is open to a variety of Greater Manchester region businesses operating in the creative industry, including but not limited to; gaming, film, music, publishing, art and design.
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.
Applications for the Creative Scale-Up Programme are now closed. If you are interested in future cohort programmes please register your interest on the form below
