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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
Museums and Creative Technologies Panel Discussion
Join us for an engaging panel discussion which will explore how museums can engage with creative technologies like AR, VR, Immersive Environments and Artificial Intelligence.
November 24 / 9:30 am
Evaluating Performance, Pricing & Targets – Making Finance Work for You
How do you price creative innovation and measure what success really looks like? Join James Meyrick from JCWT Consulting to explore smart ways to evaluate performance and make finance work for your creative business.
November 20 / 10:00 am
CreaTech Partnerships: How to Choose Strategic Partners (Postponed)
How do you find the right collaborators for creative tech innovation? Join Ian Ravenscroft from Green Raven for practical insights on building strategic partnerships!
November 12 / 10:00 am
Workshop 2: Beyond the Spreadsheet – Creative Financial Tools
Workshop 2: Beyond the Spreadsheet – Creative Financial Tools
September 15 / 12:00 am
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
Find out about the funding opportunities available to West Midlands-based freelancers, micros & SMEs working in the creative tech space.