Who we are 🌱
Led by Birmingham City University, CreaTech Frontiers is a 5-year, £7.2 million initiative funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Launched in 2025, CreaTech Frontiers aims to build a thriving createch ecosystem in the West Midlands region, bringing together businesses, cultural organisations, freelancers, artists, and academic experts.
CreaTech Frontiers supports innovation with a comprehensive programme of collaborative R&D funding calls, tailored support for businesses, and talent and skills development.
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🚨FINAL CALL
The @createchfrontiers Live & Immersive Innovation Fund Expressions of Interest stage is closing soon (11th May 2026 at 5pm).
We’re inviting freelancers, microbusinesses and SMEs across the West Midlands to apply for funding to develop innovative projects in:
• Live Performance 🎭
• Immersive Experiences 🪄
• Or work that blends both
💰 10 grants of £25,000 are available to support ambitious ideas that push the boundaries of creative technology and audience engagement.
Alongside funding, selected projects will also benefit from:
• R&D collaboration with academic partners
• Access to technical facilities and labs
• Business support to help develop your idea
📝 Full guidance, including eligibility criteria, timelines, and EOI submission details, is live on our website ➡️
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the future of creative innovation in the West Midlands!
#CreaTechFrontiers #CreaTech #LivePerformances #Immersive #Experience #Opportunities #WestMidlands #Funding #Innovation #LastChance #DontMissOut
🚀 We’re now on YouTube!
Excited to announce that @createchfrontiers Frontiers has officially launched our @youtube Channel 🎥
🔔 Subscribe and join us on this journey: https://lnkd.in/emS97f9w
Stay tuned for upcoming videos!
#YouTube #Technology #Innovation #CreativeTech #AI #DigitalTransformation #CreaTechFrontiers #WestMidlands #Opportunities
💭Thinking about your next big idea in creative tech?🪄
The CreaTech Frontiers Live & Immersive Innovation Fund is now officially open for Expressions of Interests (From Monday 13th April to Monday 11th May).
We’ll be awarding 10 grants of £25,000 to support bold, innovative projects in:
• Live Performance
• Immersive Experiences
• Or projects that bring both together
If you’re a freelancer, microbusiness and SME looking to push boundaries and explore new ways to engage audiences, this is your opportunity!
📢 Full details, including eligibility and how to apply are available via our website ➡️
💡 Want to find out more?
Join our Live & Immersive Innovation Fund Launch: Briefing & Q&A to hear directly from the team and ask your questions.
👉 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eyqr3s3H
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next wave of creative innovation.
#CreaTechFrontiers #CreaTech #WestMidlands #Opportunties #LivePerformance
🚨 The CreaTech Frontiers Live & Immersive Innovation Fund call is now OPEN!
The CreaTech Frontiers Live & Immersive Innovation Fund is officially open for Expressions of Interest from today (Monday 13th April 2026).
We’re inviting freelancers, microbusinesses and SMEs across the West Midlands to apply for funding to develop innovative projects in:
• Live Performance 🎭
• Immersive Experiences 🪄
• Or work that blends both
💰 10 grants of £25,000 are available to support ambitious ideas that push the boundaries of creative technology and audience engagement.
Alongside funding, selected projects will also benefit from:
• R&D collaboration with academic partners
• Access to technical facilities and labs
• Business support to help develop your idea
If you’re interested but want to understand more about:
• Eligibility
• How to apply (EOI process)
• What we’re looking for
• How applications will be assessed
👉 Join our online Launch: Briefing & Q&A happening tomorrow (14 April)
This session will walk you through everything you need to know and give you the chance to ask questions before submitting your Expression of Interest.
🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eyqr3s3H
📝 Full guidance, including eligibility criteria, timelines, and EOI submission details, is now live on our website ➡️
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the future of creative innovation in the West Midlands.
#CreaTechFrontiers #CreaTech #LivePerformances #Opportunities #Innovation
🚀 COMING SOON!
Thinking about your next big idea in creative tech?
The CreaTech Frontiers Live & Immersive Innovation Fund opens for Expressions of Interest on Monday 13th April 2026.
We’ll be awarding 10 grants of £25,000 to support bold, innovative projects in:
• Live Performance
• Immersive Experiences
• Or projects that bring both together
If you’re a freelancer, microbusiness and SME looking to push boundaries and explore new ways to engage audiences, this is your opportunity!
📢 Full details, including eligibility and how to apply, will be available on 13th April via our website ➡️
💡 Want to get ahead and find out more?
Join our Live & Immersive Innovation Fund Launch: Briefing & Q&A to hear directly from the team and ask your questions.
👉 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eyqr3s3H
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next wave of creative innovation.
#CreaTechFrontiers #CreaTech #WestMidlands #Opportunties #Funding
A look back at some incredible moments from our recent @createchfrontiers events ✨
From inspiring conversations to meaningful connections, it’s always amazing bringing together creatives, innovators and technologists in one space.
Want to be at the next one? Follow our Eventbrite to stay updated on upcoming events:
➡️ /o/createch-frontiers-111289695581
#CreatechFrontiers #CreativeTech #BirminghamEvents #Networking #Innovation
A special ‘Try Out’ presentation of The Relatives: Videoconference of a Crimean Family 1912–2025 by Sergej Newski.
A powerful new opera blending live music with AI-driven audio-visual technology.
Spanning five generations of one family, this moving work explores survival, memory and the multi-ethnic history of Crimea through documentary footage, live camera capture and immersive digital scenography.
Presented as part of the Technology Mediation in Contemporary Opera Conference at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and supported by @createchfrontiers
#CreaTechFrontiers #DigitalOpera #AIOpera #ContemporaryOpera #CreativeTech #InnovationInArt
