CGN2's pathways to success
We have designed multiple entry points to enable us to accommodate an element of tailored support based on the growth stages of different businesses and/or sub-sectors that might experience specific challenges that would be difficult to address in a mixed cohort.
Immersive Technology Programme
Introduction to Immersive Technology
Explore the fundamentals of immersive technology, including experience design and practical sessions with Unity and Unreal Engine. Gain essential skills to drive innovation and business growth.
Deep Dive – Immersive Sound & AI
Immerse yourself in sound and AI technology. Learn about immersive sound through a practical workshop and discover AI’s creative potential with interactive sessions.
Deep Dive – Immersive Performance Capture & Asset Creation
Engage in hands-on sessions with motion capture, volumetric capture, and asset creation. Develop skills to enhance your business projects with advanced performance capture techniques.
Immersive Pitch Deck Creation
Create and film immersive pitch decks. Focus on finalising content and filming on Day 5 and refine and complete your pitch on Day 6. Leave with a polished deck ready for presentation.
Business Growth Programme
Emerging Growth Cohort
Early growth-stage businesses, with a minimum of 2 employees (can include freelancers).
Growth Cohort
Established businesses looking to pivot, innovate or launch new products and services.
Masters Cohort
Businesses in this cohort may have already scaled to a significant size or be in receipt of equity investment.
Agency Springboard Cohort
Facilitated guided strategy sessions for leaders (owners, founders, and directors) of Nottinghamshire’s many creative agencies, including web design, SEO, social media, digital marketing, animation, video production and PR or communications.
Hot House Support – Access to Investment
A key aim of the Create Growth Programme is to support creative businesses to explore and secure commercial investment opportunities.
If you are an ambitious growing business looking to access finance in the next 12 months, we can provide tailored expertise to help you secure funding.
The format of support awarded may include:
- Small group support
- 1:1 support from expert advisers and sector specialists developing business plans to back up loan applications
- Development and review of Innovate UK or Arts Council grant applications.
- Selected businesses will also receive introduction to investor networks and opportunities to pitch.
One year of CGN2
clients supported to access Creative Catalyst grants
98 businesses engaged through the project
businesses have received dedicated 1-2-1 support
business enrolled on our first Hot House investment readiness programme
Interested? Let’s get started!
Complete our Expression of Interest Form to see if you qualify for Create Growth N2 support. Our team will review your application and get in touch to discuss your eligibility. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Frequently asked questions
How will we decide which cohort you will be placed in?
We will consider the information you provide on your EOI, where you are on your growth journey. One of the business advisers will discuss which elements of support will be most beneficial to you during your diagnostic.
Can I participate in multiple cohorts?
Yes, this may be possible, please discuss with your business adviser or project contact.
Can I find out about other business support available to my business?
Yes, we have access to business advisors across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire who can signpost and broker you to other support and investment available to help grow your business.