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Our events programme is designed to spark innovation, build skills, and support creative businesses across the West Midlands. From hands-on workshops and expert talks to networking sessions and industry roundtables, we bring together creatives, technologists, and researchers to share ideas and unlock new opportunities. Whether you’re looking to explore emerging technologies, get support to innovate or develop your creative practice, our events offer practical support, fresh insights, and the chance to connect with like-minded innovators. Join us to shape the future of the region’s createch ecosystem—one idea, collaboration, and breakthrough at a time.

CreaTech Frontiers Call: Online Business Drop-in Sessions with UoB

University of Birmingham is hosting a series of 15 minute, online, drop-in sessions for businesses interested in the current Foundations Call.

September 23 / 11:00 am

Coventry- Call Drop-in Clinic

Join us this summer for CreaTech Frontiers’ Weekly drop-in sessions — a dedicated space to learn more about the £250,000 in R&D grant funding now open for applications.

September 23 / 1:30 pm

How to write a great funding application

Securing funding can be the catalyst that takes your idea to the next level, but knowing how to write a strong application is key. If you are applying for grants, innovation funding or creative sector opportunities, this practical workshop will help you develop the skills and confidence to submit a compelling proposal.

September 23 / 2:00 pm

Fundamentals in XR Project Planning

Immersive Workshops in Partnership with BOM

September 24 / 10:00 am

AI-Assisted Content Creation for Creatives

Immersive Workshops in Partnership with BOM

September 24 / 2:00 pm

Workshop 1: Making Money Work – A Creative Finance 101 for Entrepreneurs

Workshop 1: Making Money Work – A Creative Finance 101 for Entrepreneurs, Students & Changemakers

July 30 / 12:00 am

CreaTech Frontiers – Meet The Academics

A chance to meet some of the academic staff from UoB and BCU who will be working with successful grant applicants on their projects.

July 15 / 12:00 am

CreaTech Frontiers – How to Complete Your Funding Application

Join us at STEAMhouse for a Tips for Bid Writing session led by James Green from the University of Birmingham

July 11 / 12:00 am

CreaTech Frontiers – Technical Demo Session

Join us for a drop-in session demonstrating a selection of available equipment for successful CreaTech Frontiers grant recipients.

July 10 / 12:00 am

CreaTech Frontiers – Lunch & Learn

Join us at STEAMhouse for a lunch & learn session where we will share information about the first cluster grant call.

June 17 / 12:00 am

CreaTech Frontiers – ONLINE grant call information session

Find out about the funding opportunities available to West Midlands-based freelancers, micros & SMEs working in the creative tech space.

June 5 / 12:00 am

CreaTech Frontiers – grant call information session @InnovationFest