BIG GROWTH:
CREATIVE AND DIGITAL TECH
INNOVATION PROGRAMME

For businesses improving creative and digital technology solutions

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A fully funded programme of support will be available to South London-based enterprises and third-sector organisations working with creative technologies.

Why take part?

Are you exploring the use of creative and/or digital technologies to enhance your products and services? Perhaps you’re already running a creative tech business and are looking for support and a strong network to support your growth?

Led by London South Bank University’s (LSBU) Immersive Media Hub, this project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. In recognition of this rapidly growing area, this programme is designed to support companies in accelerating their technology/product development, access specialist expertise, and facilities available at LSBU, and network and connect with a cohort of creative and digital technologies companies and academics.

Participants who successfully register for the programme will have access to a range of creative, content production technologies from virtual reality, motion capture, virtual production and high-end editing workstations.

What format will it take?

Based out of London South Bank University’s Immersive Media Hub, participants that successfully register to the programme will have access to a range of creative, content production technologies from virtual reality, motion capture, virtual production and high-end editing workstations.

The programme will offer various support, regardless of whether you/your business is familiar with immersive technology or not.

Group based workshops will be available to those looking to test and explore new technology and gain a better understanding of how creative tech can enhance their productivity, or be used to prototype new products and services.

Academic to Business’ collaborations are also available through the programme. This stream of support works by pairing enterprises with academic expertise from LSBU’s school of Arts and Creative Industries. Collaborations provide businesses with more bespoke, 1:2:1 support whereas the workshop support is designed to be more introductory and idea-provoking.

Who can take part?

This programme is open to start-ups, established businesses, social enterprises and charities in the following London boroughs: Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond, Southwark, Sutton, and Wandsworth.

Upcoming Events

Rapid Evaluation

26 February 2025, 10:00 – 13:00, Patch Twickenham
Join this practical session to understand the basics of rapid evaluation and learn how to balance speed with quality.

Evaluation does not have to be overwhelming! This session builds upon the basics of evaluation covered in our September and October 2024 Network Cafés. It is designed to provide practical insights into rapid evaluation, making the process accessible and achievable for everyone.

This session will guide you on how to evaluate your projects efficiently and effectively – whether you are an absolute beginner or looking to refine your skills. Key topics include setting evaluation questions, working with data, and analysing collected information. Attendees will also learn how to convey value for money in a rapid timeframe.

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This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. Find out more

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