Creative Catalyst

The Creative Catalyst is a £30 million programme of phased financial and non-financial activities to provide end to end innovation support for high potential businesses in the creative sector.

About the programme

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest in innovation projects in the creative industries.

The aim of this programme is to scale up innovation within the creative industries by providing a package of targeted and continuous support to help businesses to grow.

Benefits include business growth support, creative mentor networks, investor accelerator funding, inward investment programmes and open innovation challenges.

The next round of Creative Catalyst funding is now open until 6 March 2024. UK registered micro or small businesses in the creative industries sector can apply for funding of up to £50,000 with a package of tailored support to grow their business.

Creative Industries 2021

The UK is a global leader in the creative industries, which adds £116 billion to the UK economy each year. Watch highlights from Innovate UK’s £2.5 million Creative Industries Fund 2021 Success Stories.

Creative Catalyst 2024 Competition Briefing and Q&A

Up to £10 million is available to fund innovations in a wide range of creative industries in the UK from architecture to animation and from fashion to film. Join us on 25 January to learn about the scope of Creative Catalyst 2024, including timelines, who can apply and how to apply.

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