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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
Stoke-on-Trent Call Launch
Get ready to dive into the future of tech funding and innovation with the CreaTech Frontiers Foundations Fund Call 2026!
September 9 / 1:00 pm
Coventry Call Launch and Drop-in Clinic
Explore funding, innovation, and collaboration in creative technology – right here in Coventry. These sessions are designed for freelancers, microbusinesses and SMEs across the West Midlands creative sector who are curious about using technology in bold, innovative, and responsible ways.
September 9 / 1:30 pm
Foundations 2026 Funding Call Launch: ONLINE Briefing and Q&A
Join our online launch on Tuesday 8th September. Learn about the opportunity, priorities, and how to apply.
September 8 / 1:00 pm
Creative Futures Incubator: Discovery Session
An open event for Creative Businesses to find out more about the Creative Futures Incubator, and the application process.
August 28 / 12:00 pm
Creative Futures Incubator: Discovery Session
An open event for Creative Businesses to find out more about the Creative Futures Incubator, and the application process.
August 21 / 12:00 pm
Creative Futures Incubator: Discovery Session
An open event for Creative Businesses to find out more about the Creative Futures Incubator, and the application process.
August 14 / 12:00 pm
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.
August 14 / 11:00 am
CreaTech Frontiers: A Showcase of the West Midlands
Explore how groundbreaking ideas, immersive technologies and collaborative R&D are shaping the future of CreaTech innovation.
July 16 / 4:00 pm
Let’s Co-Work
Are you a creative practitioner or independent developer working on your own game project? Join us on Friday 10 July at Dice Box in Leamington for the first in a series of free game design co-working afternoons.
July 10 / 11:00 am
CreaTech Freelancer Forum: Launch
Join us for the launch of a brand new series of events for West Midlands freelancers and micro-businesses working in creative technology.
July 9 / 5:30 pm
Protecting Ideas & Partnerships through Intellectual Property (Online)
Focused online session for the businesses, we’ll explore how to protect ideas, collaborate safely and unlock new revenue streams. *by invitation only*
June 30 / 1:30 pm
Sustainable Leadership Forum
We'll look at what inclusivity really means in the workplace, understand why it matters to the bottom line just as much as to the people themselves, and give you some easy-to-implement 'quick wins' to take away.
