WMIP 3.0 Flexible Innovation Fund dedicated for development and delivery of innovative collaborative interventions that address barriers to innovation in the West Midlands. Designed for piloting small-scale limited-term interventions that stimulate innovation activities that, in the longer term, demonstrate scalability at regional / national / international levels and will lead to sustained structural changes in the regional innovation ecosystem. The funding is not intended for continuous or 'business as usual' activities. The focus is on testing and improving a proof of concept, demonstrating scalability, and attracting co-investment as key objectives.

The Arts & Culture Impact Fund offers secured and unsecured finance between £150,000 and £1,000,000 with repayment term available until May 2032 and interest rates ranging between 3% and 8.5%. Provides affordable repayable finance that can be used, among other things, to acquire new assets, improve built infrastructure, develop new ventures or scale up existing revenue streams.

BFI Doc Society Funds support and nurture independent non-fiction films and immersive projects by UK filmmakers: prioritising expansive, director-led storytelling. Our funding is intended to be transformative and representative of all UK society. We back ambitious, independent feature documentary films and immersive projects intended for theatrical release, from both emerging talent and more established directors. ‘Immersive' projects can be produced and experienced using a range of technologies - including but not limited to VR, AR, MR and 360-degree experiences. 'Immersive' work may qualify as British either by demonstrating that they are: Film: intended for viewing by audiences who have purchased a ticket or pass to take part in that specific experience; or Game: contain a high level of player agency and decision making. We are open to a supporting a wide range of immersive formats including, but not limited to - Virtual Reality Augmented Reality 360-Degree audio visual works Location based experiences Interactive or Web based non-fiction work

EIT Culture & Creativity launches its 2025 call for applications for two tailored business support programmes designed to accelerate the growth of promising start-ups and scale-ups in Europe’s cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI). With a focus on five key sectors — fashion, architecture, cultural heritage, audio-visual media, and gaming — this call offers high-potential ventures the opportunity to scale their impact, compete for financial prizes, prepare to raise funds, and expand across international markets.

Kickstart your next big idea with CreaTech Frontiers! If you’re working on a bold idea, cutting-edge content, or an exciting new product or service using creative technologies, we want to hear from you. We’re offering grants to help bring your innovation to life — and that’s not all. You’ll also get hands-on Research & Development (R&D) support from top experts at Birmingham City University, Coventry University, the University of Birmingham, the University of Warwick, and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Innovate UK is offering travel support for companies to attend consortia-building events in Europe. Up to £700 is available to help cover travel and subsistence costs. Our travel awards are an excellent mechanism for supporting companies who want to expand their networks across Europe and make an impact in collaborative international research and development projects. Up to £700 is available to help cover travel and subsistence costs needed to attend events Innovate have listed on their site.

A grant initiative designed to support companies who work in moving image for storytelling, spanning film television, games, animation and immersive industries. With grants of up to £2,500, beneficiaries will be able to work with a consultant to build meaningful connections and create opportunities for business growth. The grants can be used to subsidise the cost of working with an expert to support companies’ specific goals including business planning and strategy as well as offering other specialist expertise, knowledge or contacts.

DCMS has announced continued support for the UK Games Fund as part of a joint plan between Government and industry to drive growth, build talent and develop skills across the creative sectors. This funding will offer £50,000 – £150,000 commercial games-for-entertainment content grants. Funding being required to support a mix of existing and/or new employees, alongside a lesser proportion of contracting, and a clear explanation of the development approach in terms of the planned physical location/s of work in the UK and access to talent. Prototype in place, IP owned by the applicant or licensed on terms that are aligned with the project’s long- term requirements. Your project must not include gambling elements or mechanisms which could be perceived as such.