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Create Growth N2 Programme

Here to help creative and digital SMEs in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to grow.

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What is Create Growth?

Create Growth N2 (CGN2) offers creative, digital and creative technology businesses based in Nottingham, unique programmes and access to a wide range of specialised business support.

The CGN2 program is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. It has the support of Nottingham Trent University, the University of Nottingham, Innovate UK, Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, and NBV Enterprise Solutions.

Sectors included in Create Growth

The Create Growth Programme covers a wide range of sectors within the creative, digital and creative technology space including:

Group picture of Create Growth participants.
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • Architecture
  • Crafts
  • Product, Graphic, and Fashion Design
  • Film, Video , Broadcast, and Photography
  • IT, Software, Computer Services, FinTech, and Data Analysis
  • Game Development, Animation, and Immersive Technology
  • Writing and Publishing
  • Museums, Galleries, and Libraries
  • Music, Performing, and Visual Arts

Eligibility

  • Your business must be based in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire.
  • Your business must operate in the Creative, Digital, or Creative Technology sector.
  • Must have been trading for a minimum of 1 year.
  • Must be generating turnover.
  • Have a minimum of two employees (this includes Freelancers).

Find out more about Create Growth N2.

Upcoming Workshops

The Create Growth Programme has a variety of different workshops to cater for businesses off all sizes and needs.

Pitch to Propel: Pre-application Support Workshop

The Pitch to Propel competition offers two prizes (£5,000 and £2,000) to support early-stage marketing efforts and test their impact on growth. Eight shortlisted businesses will pitch to a panel of industry experts in marketing, branding, scaling, and business growth. Detailed guidance and scoring criteria are available here.

*Please note that the Pitch to Propel event will be happening on Friday 17th December. If shortlisted to pitch to the panel you must be able to attend this date.

I absolutely recommend the programme to anyone looking to start or grow a creative or digital business – and I’d encourage any local aspiring business owners to seek support from Nottingham Trent University.

Felix Coulton

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