A game changer when it mattered most.
From mentoring to connections and pitch opportunities - Create South East helped Joyvié Health rebuild and grow under pressure.
#StartupSupport #EntrepreneurLife #Innovation #CreateSouthEast
Where creativity meets innovation ⚡
From digital design and immersive tech to film and gaming…
The creative industries are shaping the South East’s future.
By combining talent, technology and entrepreneurship, they’re unlocking new opportunities for growth.
SECEN supports the networks driving this innovation forward.
#InnovationEconomy #CreativeTech #CreativeIndustries #SouthEast #DigitalEconomy
Clarity changes everything.
With the right mentoring and expertise, Mildbury made better decisions and moved forward with confidence.
#Mentorship #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #CreateSouthEast
Kent & Medway creatives - this matters.
Big decisions are being made about the region’s next 10 years of growth… and we need creative voices in the room.
Workshops are happening 11–15 May covering:
Energy
Agri-tech
Digital
Transport & logistics
Cross-sector priorities
Even if your work isn’t “in” these sectors, creativity powers all of them - design, content, digital, storytelling and innovation.
This is your chance to influence funding, strategy and future opportunities.
Free to attend + lunch + networking
Link in bio to register
#KentCreatives #MedwayCreatives #CreativeEconomy #LocalGrowth #CreativeIndustries #DigitalCreatives #UKCreatives #SECEN
Collaboration is everything 🤝
A thriving creative sector doesn’t happen in isolation.
It takes:
• Businesses
• Universities
• Cultural organisations
• Public partners
For over a decade, SECEN has been bringing these groups together across the South East.
The result? A stronger, more connected creative ecosystem.
#Collaboration #CreativeEconomy #Innovation #SouthEast #CreativeIndustries
Creative clusters = serious growth
Over 90% of investment in the creative industries flows into recognised clusters.
Across the South East, these hubs are:
✨ Attracting investment
✨ Building partnerships
✨ Driving innovation
SECEN helps power the connections behind that success.
#CreativeClusters #Innovation #CreativeEconomy #RegionalGrowth #SouthEast
Did you know?
Over half of the UK’s creative businesses are based in London + the South East.
From design and digital to film, gaming and immersive tech—this region is buzzing with innovation.
SECEN connects the people and networks behind it all.
#CreativeClusters #CreativeIndustries #InnovationEconomy #SouthEast #CreativeBusiness
The UK’s creative industries contribute £100bn+ and support 2M+ jobs—one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country.
And the South East? A huge part of that story.
From innovative businesses to world-class universities and cultural organisations, this region is driving serious growth.
At SECEN, we’re proud to support the partnerships making it happen.
#CreativeIndustries #CreativeEconomy #SouthEast #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #RegionalDevelopment
Create South East is now becoming SECEN - South East Creative Economy Network
As the network grows and evolves, SECEN will continue supporting and connecting the creative industries across the South East in new ways.
Our logo and contact information may have changed, but we will continue to provide you with information, research and help showcase the value of the creative sector across the South East.
Click the link in our bio to stay updated.
As the Create South East programme draws to a close, we will continue to champion the legacy of our amazing creative network across the South East through SECEN, the South East Creative Economy Network.
We (Grace, Reb and Jim) have loved providing you with information about the sector and the wonderful businesses that have received support throughout the programme.
Over the coming weeks the logo and contact information for this page will change and SECEN will continue to provide invaluable research and showcase the value of the creative sector across the South East.
Sign up for our newsletter to receive regular updates via the link in our bio.
Our programme is powered by 80+ experienced mentors and includes pitch coaching, financial modelling, commercial skills and investor access.
Great ideas deserve strong foundations - and that’s exactly what we help build.
Learn how we support creative founders.
#Mentorship #BusinessSkills #CreateSouthEast #CreativeFounder #StartupSupport #BuildToScale
