Funds opportunities for growth

We launched the Studio Innovation Fund in 2021 to help creative tech start-ups recover after the Covid-19 pandemic.

The fund has now supported a total of 21 creative tech projects that address social causes, with £100k of funding.

These projects have helped young people re-engage with learning through the creative use of AI; helped visually impaired people connect with each other through sound and movement; made theatre productions more accessible for neurodivergent artists; and raised awareness of the unethical patenting of botany and the indigenous communities affected via AR and performance. The fund has had a significant impact on our Residents’ businesses and the wider community.

The awardees of the 2024 Studio Innovation Fund have now been announced!

The Studio offers successful applications to START a 6-month Studio Residency, which includes producer support, access to the business growth network as well as immersive and creative tech to use within your enterprise.

FWD is a collaboration between Bath Spa University, B&NES Council, Bath College and University of Bath that brings together science, arts, creativity, and technology. Learners have the opportunity choose one or two courses from the four pathways: Digital, Entrepreneurship, Health and Sustainability. Each course consists of three weeks of teaching and two weeks of project work from an employer.

The West of England Combined Authority are one of 6 successful regions who have been awarded £1.275m from DCMS to support local creative businesses to unlock economic growth. The Create Growth Programme will build on the success of the Creative Scale Up Pilot (2019-2022) and aims to support high-growth creative businesses to scale and become investment ready through a targeted business support package. This includes, dedicated peer support, workshops and training, £2500 to spend on professional sector expertise.