Immersive Technology Scale-up Programme

Over a period of 16 weeks, this flexible hybrid programme will prepare businesses for investment via tailored workshops and mentoring, alongside unique access to industry forecasts via custom roadmaps designed by UK leading immersive technology experts.

The programme brings together two successful initiatives which have already been supporting the industry to provide a unique opportunity for immersive businesses with ambition to grow.

Fully Funded Support

Learn to:

-Get your business investment ready
-Create a profitable pipeline and protect your IP
-Network and build connections that help you grow
-Confidently pitch your business to investors

Receive:

-Hands on experience with the latest immersive technologies
-121 mentoring from UK leading industry experts
-Tailored industry forecasts

Key Dates

15th Oct - Applications close
23rd Oct - Meet the Cohort and Immersive Roadmap workshop
Nov - Investment 101 and Business by Design
Early Dec - 121s with immersive tech specialist
Dec - Pipelines, Profits and IP Law
Jan - Networking Strategy and Pitch Training
Jan - Feb Roadmap Development and Checkins

Who Can Apply

This programme is open to registered businesses in the North East.

You will ideally have a creative element, immersive technology interest and desire to grow.

Location

The programme will be hybrid with in person events at Advanced Media Production PROTO, Abbott's Hill, Baltic Business Quarter, Gateshead NE8 3DF.

Funders

ImmexCity is a programme run by Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley based out PROTO and funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Creative UK North East is delivering the Create Growth Programme in collaboration with the North East Combined Authority through funding by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.