Funding

Can you use 5G and immersive technologies to tell Brighton Dome’s story?

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival are exploring how advanced digital technologies can be used to engage audiences in new and original ways. Successful applicants will receive £20,000 to augment an already developed interactive or immersive experience, installation or production with 5G.

XR prize challenge: fight climate change

The XR Prize Challenge: Fight Climate Change is a global competition harnessing AR and VR (XR) solutions to help fight climate change. AWE is inviting submissions from teams and individuals, and especially collaborations between XR technologists and climate change experts from around the world, to compete for a $100,000 cash prize.

Innovate UK Smart Grants: October 2022

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation that can significantly impact the UK economy. This funding is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation.

New Ideas Fund November 2022

Grants of between £1,000 and £20,000 are available to support the development of new and innovative ideas that have the potential to impact your entrepreneurial journey and grow your business. Only available to businesses based in the English regions outside of London (London = any address based inside the M25).

Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition

Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to SMEs for highly innovative late stage research and development (R&D) projects.

SDG Metaverse Prize

Student-aged teams are invited to create an immersive, experiential, and interactive Metaverse environment in virtual reality (VR) to bring awareness and education to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Creative Enterprise England Business Planning Support

The Creative Enterprise* Business Planning Support will pay grants of up to £5000 to support companies who work in moving image for storytelling, spanning film, television, games and immersive, to build meaningful connections and create opportunities for business growth. Only open to businesses based in England, outside the M25. Rolling deadline with a 6-week turnaround.

Arts Council of Northern Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland – Small Grants Programme

The aim of this programme is to assist organisations to deliver arts projects which contribute to the growth of arts in the community for new and existing audiences and which reflect the diversity of Northern Ireland’s society and culture. Rolling deadline, turnaround <2 months in most cases.

Investment Readiness Programme from the London Business Hub

The London Business Hub’s Investment Readiness Programme helps to guide London-based, early-stage founders, especially from underrepresented groups, on how to access external finance. 

Financial Planning Tips and Tools Video Guides

Having great pitching and presenting skills are crucial to make a great first impression, showcase your immersive business effectively and help you to secure future clients and investment. These short, step-by-step video…

Value Proposition Tips and Tools Video Guide

How to develop your value proposition Have you ever listened to a presentation and walked away thinking “I really don’t understand what they actually do” or simply “So what? That’s not special”….

Pitching and Presenting Tips and Tools Video Guides

Learn more about making a great first impression, showcasing your immersive business effectively through developing and delivering engaging pitches and presentations.

Business resources to help you secure funding and investment

Applying for public funding or private investment can seem daunting and at times confusing. We can support you by giving you a range of resources and practical tips to help you develop…