That’s a wrap: What the first cohort to the CreaTech Frontiers’ Growth Lab achieved
“Before the programme, I was doing too many things at the same time. Now I have a better understanding how to sequence my business and product strategy.” Growth Lab Founder Back in May 2026, we introduced you to eight founders stepping into the first Growth Lab, led by CreaTech Frontiers’ collaborative partner, Digital Catapult. We […]
Celebrating Laura Veart’s Contribution to CreaTech Frontiers
As CreaTech Frontiers continues to grow, we’re taking a moment to recognise and celebrate someone who has played a significant role in shaping the programme and the wider creative technology ecosystem. After leading CreaTech Frontiers as Cluster Manager, Laura Veart will be moving on to a new role as Delivery Manager for the Creative Places […]
Meet the 10 Businesses Awarded Funding Through the Live & Immersive Innovation Fund
We’re delighted to announce the 10 innovative businesses awarded funding through the CreaTech Frontiers Live & Immersive Innovation Fund. The fund supports ambitious projects exploring new ideas across live performance, immersive experiences and creative technology, helping West Midlands businesses develop, test and bring innovative concepts to life. Following the funding process, we’re excited to introduce […]
Live & Immersive Innovation Fund Outcomes Report
Live & Immersive Innovation Fund was the second CreaTech Frontiers funding call, which invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for grants of £25,000 across Live Performance and Immersive Experiences. A total of 232 applicants registered for the call, of whom 132 went on to submit an EOI — a conversion rate of 57%. This is slightly higher than the 52% conversion seen in the Foundations call (480 registered, 252 […]
EDI Frameworks
Introduction By Karen Seaward-Patel, Associate Professor in Media, Birmingham City University and EDI lead for CreaTech Frontiers. I am pleased to share the first iteration of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles for the CreaTech Frontiers cluster. These principles have been developed with the CreaTech Frontiers team and shared with our first round of grantees. These principles underpin our approach to EDI in the cluster, and our aim […]
Considering Responsible Innovation at the Frontier of CreaTech
Creative technology (or CreaTech) is changing the ways that we make, share and experience culture, communities and workplaces. CreaTech offers new platforms to engage in performance, new opportunities for creative expression and new avenues for employment and skills personal development. CreaTech is rooted in innovation, be it innovative tools, platforms, Ai and processes, however innovation […]
CreaTech Frontiers Showcase the Power of Collaboration at Innovation Fest 2026
CreaTech Frontiers proudly took part in Innovation Fest 2026 at Birmingham City University, contributing an exciting programme of activity that celebrated immersive technology, creative innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. As one of Birmingham City University’s flagship annual events, Innovation Fest brings together students, researchers, academics, businesses, and industry professionals from across computing, engineering, creative technologies, and […]