22.08.2025
Does your company fall into any of these categories? Do you have ambition to grow?
I’m really excited to announce that we’ve secured a fully-funded business support programme for Derbyshire creatives, to be located in Derby. 20 places available.
📍 The Cavendish, University of Derby, City Centre
📅 Multiple Dates, October and November 2026
‼️ Deadline: 19th September
We’ve worked with creative companies across the patch to design a programme that will help you start and grow. It includes:
Workshops
💞 Building your Confidence with Diane Yates
🕶️ Marketing and Branding with Shamshad Walker
💸 Funding your Business with Laura Mallaburn
🤖 AI for Creative Business and Communication with Jenny Cross
Creative Coaching
Up to five group sessions with the wonderful and epic Filomena Rodriguez to focus on you as a creative and your own creative business.
Who is it for?
📃 Registered companies with creative industries SIC codes (see image to see if you likely fall into that category)
🗺️ Business address in the D2 (Derby/shire) area, Lincoln/shire or Leicester/shire areas.
📈 Potential and ambition to grow
Unlike previous Create Growth D2 Hub Growth programmes, there is no minimum number of employees, turnover level, or minimum trading period.
For more info: 💌 creategrowth@derby.ac.uk
To apply: 📝 https://lnkd.in/eecmcEzy
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