Our new flagship growth programme for ambitious creative businesses in Greater Manchester.  

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.

Creative Exchange Accelerator has been designed to help creative businesses unlock their full potential, strengthen local as well as global commercial opportunities and create value from IP, attract investment and achieve sustainable growth.

Whether you're looking to scale, refine your business model or enter new markets, this fully funded programme provides the expertise, connections and support needed to help your business grow with confidence.

This programme is fully funded by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).

Creative Exchange Accelerator is a programme of support designed specifically for businesses in the creative industries.  

What you'll get:

• Cohort group of Creative Industry businesses
• Tailored 1:1 business support from experienced advisors with specialist expertise across a range of creative sectors
• Workshops and masterclasses delivered by industry professionals
• Creative Mixer networking events across Greater Manchester
• A thriving creative community, actively shaping and strengthening Greater Manchester's creative ecosystem 
  

This business support programme is fully funded, so there is no financial cost to your business.