Through practical insights and honest reflections, Ian will unpack what success actually looks like beyond simply launching a product or project, from gaining traction and validating demand to building long-term value.

We’re inviting you - creatives, freelancers, founders, artists, technologists, educators, researchers, funders, students, makers, community leaders, business owners and curious minds - to join us for a free, dynamic Open Space workshop where the agenda is shaped by the people in the room.

How can we, the Worcestershire creative and tech community, use innovation to collaboratively future-proof and grow our business? Join us for a free, dynamic Open Space workshop where the agenda is shaped by the people in the room.

Join us at Innovation Fest 2026 at Birmingham City University for a panel exploring how collaboration can turn early-stage ideas into real-world impact. As part of this programme, the CreaTech Frontiers panel will showcase how research and development activity is translated into innovation through partnership working. *by invitation only*

Join us at Warwick Arts Centre to help shape the Live Performance strand of Createch Frontiers.

Have questions about applying to the Live & Immersive Innovation Fund? This is your one of the last chances to get them answered — live.

Join the online session to know more about Live & Immersive Innovation Fund and the support on offer from the University of Warwick.

Join this practical workshop designed to support freelancers, microbusinesses, SMEs, and cultural organisations to develop a strong, competitive application. This session will provide guidance, insights, and tips to help you clearly articulate your idea, demonstrate innovation, and align your proposal with the fund’s priorities.

Join the online 1:1 session with University of Birmingham (UoB) academics during the week commencing 27 April 2026, to discuss applications to the CreaTech Live & Immersive Innovation Fund. Anyone interested should email Jack Tasker from UoB (j.b.tasker@bham.ac.uk) to schedule a session. 

Ready to scale your CreaTech business and secure funding? Join us for a practical business clinic designed for ambitious creative and technology-led businesses looking to grow, access funding, and become investment-ready.

Join us for the second briefing session of the CreaTech Frontiers Live & Immersive Innovation Fund, an event designed to introduce an exciting new opportunity for innovators, creatives, and organisations working across immersive and live experiences across the West Midlands.