DCMS Create Growth Fund: Competition 1
Closes on 8 February 2023UK registered micro/SMEs in the creative sector, in six specified regions of England, can apply for £10k-£30k for innovation projects to grow their business.
Creative Catalyst 2023
Closes on 15 February 2023UK registered micro and small businesses in the creative industries sector can apply for funding up to £50,000 with a package of support to grow their business.
Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition
Closes on 8 March 2023Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to SMEs for highly innovative late stage research and development (R&D) projects.
The Immerse UK Student Awards 2023
Closes on 27 March 2023Students will be able to submit their XR work to a judging panel of industry experts for a chance to win a number of prizes, including an opportunity to interview with Arup and Edify for the two grand prize paid internship placements.
SDG Metaverse Prize
Closes on 31 March 2023Student-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
Closes on 31 March 2023The 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
Closes on 31 March 2023The 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.
Audience of the Future
About Audience of the Future
What is the £33m Audience of the Future Challenges and how is it supporting the creative immersive tech sector to grow?
Audience of the Future Beneficiaries
Find out more about the projects that have successfully applied for Audience of the Future Challenge funding.
Funding resources
The Immerse UK Online Funding and Finance Directory Premium members only
Find the right funding and investment to suit their needs and suit their product life-cycle and company stages by using our comprehensive guide to private and public investment sources.
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.
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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…