Create Growth Programme Fund Competition 3 has opened today!

Innovate UK's Create Growth Programme Competition 3 is live.

The competition is for 100% fully funded grants for between £10k and £30k to support innovation projects for creative industries businesses in Create Growth regions (of which Hertfordshire is one).

Projects must focus on one or more of the creative industries sub-sectors (advertising & marketing; architecture; crafts; design & designer fashion; film; IT, gaming, software & computer services; museums, galleries & libraries; music, performing & visual art; photography; publishing; radio; TV; and video) Read more about the eligibility and scope of the competition here DCMS Create Growth Fund Competition 3 - Innovate UK Business Connect (ktn-uk.org)

The application closing date is 19^th June at 11 am.

Find out more at the live briefing session:

Sign up below for the online Competition 3 Briefing on the 10th May run by Innovate UK Business Connect. This virtual briefing event will outline the programme further and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions about what this opportunity can provide for your business.

https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/events/dcms-create-growth-fund-competition-3-briefing/

Next Steps to ensure you don’t miss out:

1. Sign up and attend the online briefing on 10^th of May – link shown above
2. Contact Hertfordshire Growth Hub to find out how we can support you with competition fund application mentoring support with our Innovate UK colleagues through surgery sessions (more details to follow shortly) Email us at enquires@hertsgrowthhub.com

In addition to the competition outlined above, businesses in Hertfordshire can access a package of support aimed at SMEs within the county's booming film and TV sector, and those looking to join the sector's supply chain. Find out more about the Hertfordshire LEP-led Create Growth programme here