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Events
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.
Black Country Call Launch
Our aim is to uncover and connect more of the people working across creativity, technology and innovation in the Black Country.
September 10 / 10:00 am
Let’s Co-Work
Let’s Co-work is a relaxed and welcoming space for you to playtest, prototype and share your ideas amongst like minded peers. Whether you are a freelancer, a solo dev, part of a small studio or just starting out then you’re welcome to attend.
September 11 / 11:00 am
CreaTech Frontiers – Foundations Fund – Lunch and Learn 1 (Online)
An online session on the recently launched CreaTech Frontiers Funding Call.
September 11 / 1:00 pm
Coventry 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 16 / 1:30 pm
Warwick Online Lunch and Learn
An online session on the recently launched CreaTech Frontiers - Foundation fund: https://createchfrontiers.com/programmes
September 18 / 1:00 pm
Foundations 2026: In-person information and drop-in session at STEAMhouse
A chance to meet some of the academics and staff from the CreaTech Frontiers partnership who will be working with successful grant applicant.
September 18 / 1:30 pm
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
Applied Sustainability Forum: Circular Economy & Skills
Join the practical, discussion-led session bringing together businesses, policy and researchers to explore net zero delivery, circular economy thinking, and the skills and supply chain shifts needed to move faster.
April 16 / 10:30 am
The Live & Immersive Innovation Fund Launch: Briefing & Q&A
Join our online launch for the Live & Immersive Innovation Fund. Learn about the opportunity, priorities, and how to apply.
April 14 / 1:00 pm
Fusion Tech Fest
Fusion Tech Fest is a dynamic showcase of emerging technologies bringing together industry leaders, innovators, developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs to explore the future of digital innovation.
April 14 / 11:00 am
Getting Investment Ready with Innovate UK Business Growth team
Raising investment can feel confusing, time-consuming and, at times, disillusioning. This Createch Frontiers Business Clinic cuts through the noise to help creative and createch businesses understand what investability really means and whether investment is the right route for them right now.
April 2 / 10:30 am
VR Workshop
This workshop will be delivered in partnership with RiVR , who specialise in VR and AR programme and product development for a wide range of industries. This is a unique opportunity to understand how your products/ideas could be adapted into this area, as well as an expert insight into the potential market for these products. *by invitation only*
March 26 / 10:00 am
Preparing for Grants & Funding
Understand which funding routes best suit creative and createch projects and what makes an application stand out.
March 19 / 10:30 am
West Midlands CreaTech Exchange: Ideas, Traction & Opportunity
The Createch Exchange is an evening about bringing the ecosystem together: founders, leaders and partners building at the intersection of creativity and technology.
March 18 / 4:45 pm
Commercial Pressure Test Workshop
This expert-led, three-hour workshop helps Createch founders test the commercial reality of a new product or service, and decide whether to push forward, pivot or pause. Delivered as part of the Traction programme, it’s a fast, focused route to clarity before you invest further time or money.
March 18 / 1:00 pm
BOM Immersive Workshops – Photogrammetry & 3D Scanning (3)
Powered by CreaTech Frontiers, BOM will deliver a series of individual workshops, designed to support diverse-led SMEs and creative practitioners within the West Midlands working in immersive and CreaTech sectors.
February 27 / 9:30 am
BOM Immersive Workshops – Virtual Production and Motion Capture (3)
Powered by CreaTech Frontiers, BOM will deliver a series of individual workshops, designed to support diverse-led SMEs and creative practitioners within the West Midlands working in immersive and CreaTech sectors.
February 26 / 1:30 pm
BOM Immersive Workshops – Metahuman Creation (3)
Powered by CreaTech Frontiers, BOM will deliver a series of individual workshops, designed to support diverse-led SMEs and creative practitioners within the West Midlands working in immersive and CreaTech sectors.
February 26 / 9:30 am
The Frontiers Networking: Storytelling, Branding & Peer Exchange
An exclusive workshop for the grantees, focusing on storytelling, partnerships, branding and maximising award impact. *by invitation only*