Create Growth Programme Derby/Derbyshire

The Create Growth programme is offering fully funded expert support designed to help 20 creative businesses in Derby, Derbyshire and the wider East Midlands.

From September 2025 to January 2026 a series of workshops will be delivered on topics such as:

- Building your Confidence with Diane Yates

- Marketing and Branding with Shamshad Walker

- Funding your Business with Laura Mallaburn

- AI for Creative Business and Communication with Jenny Cross

The workshops will be delivered by the University of Derby across Derby and Derbyshire, with wraparound mentoring sessions to support participants throughout the programme.

Creative Coaching:
Up to five group sessions with the wonderful and epic Filomena Rodriguez to focus on you as a creative and your own creative business.

Who is it for?
📃 Registered companies with creative industries SIC codes 
🗺️ Business address in the D2 (Derby/shire) area, Lincoln/shire or Leicester/shire areas.
📈 Potential and ambition to grow 

Unlike previous Create Growth D2 Hub Growth programmes, there is no minimum number of employees, turnover level, minimum trading period.

To apply: 📝 https://lnkd.in/eecmcEzy

Deadline: Friday 19th September

For more information about the Derby/Derbyshire cohort, please get in touch at creategrowth@derby.ac.uk, or why not pop into the next lunchtime drop-in session at Banks Mill Studio, Derby on Thursday 28th August, 1pm-1.30pm.