Creative East

Got a research project or business idea with spinout potential? If you're based at University of East Anglia or Norwich Research Park, Spinout Discovery is designed for you! Whether you're a staff member, postgraduate researcher, or professional, this programme can help turn your ideas into succesful spinouts. Watch the video below as Senior Investment Advisor Sam Burton explains more, and submit your Expression of Interest here: https://lnkd.in/gEmUUHgS #Innovation #Spinout #Entrepreneurship #UEA #NorwichResearchPark #BusinessGrowth #Startup #Investment #AcademicEntrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/euqzitRb

🌟 We're thrilled to invite you to the Future of Creative: The Creative East Investment Showcase on Monday 17th March at Norwich City Football Club! Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to unlocking the growth opportunities of the creative industries, hosted in partnership with Creative East. This showcase will bring together forward-thinking investors, innovators, and trailblazers to explore one of the UK’s most exciting and dynamic sectors. 📅 Date: Monday 17th March ⏲️ Time: 12:30 - 17.30 📍 Location: Norwich City Football Club From a networking lunch, thought-provoking panel session to exciting business pitches from emerging creative ventures, this day offers the opportunity to be part of a transformative movement driving regional and national impact. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gHDvKD6Q

We're so excited to announce and invite you all to 'The Future of Creative: Creative East Investment Showcase', a celebration of innovation, creativity, and growth within the creative industries. Held in partnership with UK Business Angels Association, this event will highlight the achievements of the Creative East programme and provide a platform for businesses in the creative industries to connect with investors and industry leaders. You’ll hear from inspiring speakers and businesses, watch company pitches, connect with investors and industry leaders, and gain insights into the future of the sector. Sign up with the link here! - https://lnkd.in/draXX-89

Meet the panellists for the “Create in Norwich” event taking place on Thursday January 23rd… Neil Wright, Creative Partner at Ark Jonathan Todd, Chief Economist at BOP Consulting Alice Kent, UNESCO City of Literature Manager Holly Bamford, Head of Client Services at Borne Ali Smith, Award winning photographer and author Ross Olivey, Co-Founder and Creative Director, In Development Studios Bobby Burrage, Founder, The Click Daisy Hovey (Scott), Head of Marketing, Norwich BID Martin Blackwell, Head of Development, Norwich BID Why is Norwich such a creative place? What’s it like to work as a creative here? And how can we get more talent, and more agencies, to choose Norwich? Join Brandland & Work In Norwich at Dragon Hall to explore Norwich's vibrant creative scene and connect with local talent… https://lnkd.in/eUPzrVUX

This year's Game Anglia festival will feature a showcase area dedicated to game developers - students and indies! 🎮 There is a limited number of slots available, submissions are accepted until January 24 at 10am! ⌛ 📝: https://lnkd.in/eACQgJmK

Our team are working on an exciting new programme as part of NR4 Ward! If you are staff or a postgraduate researcher at UEA or Norwich Research Park, this is your opportunity to move your research into a business venture. If you've ever thought about starting a spinout or just want to investigate the commercial potential of your research, Spinout Discovery is for you! Running from 20th February to 10th April 2025, Spinout Discovery is an eight-week (one afternoon a week) programme full of masterclasses with industry experts, one-to-one mentoring and networking, and talks from business founders. Want to find out more? Get in touch! 13 January: Drop-in session at the Enterprise Centre (Room 0.01) – 12:30–1:30pm 14 January: Webinar – register here - https://lnkd.in/et4UkWvX 21 January: Drop-in session at the Centrum Café soft seating area – 12:30–1:30pm Beth Sowersby Kenny Lang Anna Douglas Earlham Institute Norwich Research Park Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust John Innes Centre The Sainsbury Laboratory Dr Soraya Jones