Thursday 7 May 2026
13:00pm - 14:00pm
Online event
Have questions about applying to the Live & Immersive Innovation Fund? This is your chance to get them answered — live.
We’re hosting an online Q&A session for anyone thinking about applying to the CreaTech Frontiers Live & Immersive Innovation Fund. Whether you’re unsure if your project is eligible, or just need clarity on the application process — come along and ask us directly.
The fund closes on 11 May, so this is one of the last opportunities to get support before you submit.
What to expect
About the Fund
The CreaTech Frontiers Live & Immersive Innovation Fund is now open, supporting innovation in the rapidly evolving field of creative technology in the West Midlands. With a total budget of £250,000, CreaTech Frontiers will award 10 grants of £25,000 to projects in two closely connected areas: Live Performance and Immersive Experiences.
Proposals may focus on either area, as well as projects that explore the intersection of both. This funding call offers an opportunity for freelancers, microbusinesses and SMEs to experiment, collaborate, and advance audience engagement and digital innovation.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the future of creative innovation in the West Midlands!
Find out more and start your Expression of Interest at createchfrontiers.com
What is CreaTech Frontiers?
CreaTech Frontiers is a 5-year £7.2 million project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) establishing a West Midlands CreaTech ecosystem by funding collaborative R&D, supporting business innovation and developing skills and talent. Led by Birmingham City University with Coventry University, the University of Birmingham, The University of Warwick, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Digital Catapult, providing access to a network of four complementary, interconnected R&D labs, expert academic partners and a network of industry partners.
More details: https://createchfrontiers.com/
Photography & Filming Notice
This event will be filmed and photographed. Footage may be used in post-event materials, highlights, and social media by CreaTech Frontiers and it’s associated partners. If you prefer not to appear on camera, please let a member of the team know on arrival.
