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Centre for Creative Economies

The Centre for Creative Economies (CCE) investigates the formation and practice of creative economies and their outcomes for people, place, and planet. We combine social science, humanities, and arts approaches to provide innovative, transdisciplinary research on creative and cultural economies – for impact today and for sustainable and just futures tomorrow.

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New funding announced for creative businesses and freelancers across the West Midlands

Grants will soon be available for businesses in the West Midlands to develop and accelerate creative technologies in areas such as immersive experiences, gaming and live performance.

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A £7.2m regional collaboration powering creative technology innovation in the West Midlands.

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Our Creative Accounting project investigates how creative methodologies and arts-based interventions can disrupt traditional business mindsets and build future work capacity for uncertain and complex environments.

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From left to right: Chris Bilton, James Green, Annie Mahtani, Ian Williams, Lamberto Coccioli, Rachel Davis, Nick Henry, Laura Veart, Jamie Wright, Sarah Ellis.

New funding announced to drive immersive and technological innovation in West Midlands creative industries

13 May 2025

Businesses and freelancers across the West Midlands can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 to develop and elevate creative technologies in areas such as immersive experiences, gaming and live performance.

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