More than 100 micro, small, and medium-sized creative enterprises across twelve UK regions are sharing £8 million in grants through the Create Growth Programme. Funding ranges from £20,000 to £140,000 and is designed to help high-growth businesses commercialise ideas, access industry expertise, and attract private investment to expand operations.
Grants will support companies in sectors including gaming, music, marketing, animation, and design. In the East Midlands, firms based in Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Greater Lincolnshire, as well as Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, are among the recipients. The funding will enable these businesses to develop new products, scale their teams, and benefit from one-to-one mentoring with industry professionals.
Other regions benefiting include Greater Manchester, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire, North East England, West of England, Devon and Cornwall, South East, Hull and East Yorkshire, West Midlands, West Yorkshire, and Hertfordshire.
The programme aims to strengthen local creative ecosystems, turning today’s growing enterprises into tomorrow’s leaders by providing the financial support, knowledge, and connections needed to accelerate growth.
