West Midlands Create Growth Programme

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Applications will re-open soon for 2026/27

The West Midlands Create Growth Programme is designed to support creative businesses* working in the West Midlands Combined Authority area who need help building confidence as a founder to make decisions on investment, business structures and growth plans. So far, we’ve supported over 80 businesses in the region.

Selected businesses had access to a series of monthly tailored workshops, one-to-one mentorship, and opportunities to connect with investors. Since its launch, we’ve seen 83% of participating businesses apply for investment or pitch, and 72% have developed or launched a new product.

* Creative businesses can include design, fashion, architecture, film, broadcast, createch, gaming, immersive, publishing, music, theatre, art, heritage, craft or media.

Find out more about the impact of the West Midlands Create Growth Programme.

DCMS Create Growth Fund Competition 3

UK registered micro, small or medium enterprises in the creative sector, in twelve specified regions of England, can apply for £10k-£30k for innovation projects to grow their business via Innovate UK.

Learn more about the opportunity and how to apply at Innovate UK’s website.

Stories from the programme