Unleash Your Creative Potential.

Part of the ‘You Can Make It Here’ initiative, the Creative Export Accelerator celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of West Yorkshire’s creative sector. This programme is tailored for freelancers, start-ups, and SMEs, providing funding and training for creators to take their talent to the global stage, featuring two core elements:

Training & Mentoring

Register your interest for expert-led training, mentoring and workshops designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in global markets, commencing Autumn 2025.
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Bursaries

Register your interest for financial support of up to £6,000 to help fund your international growth. The next round of funding - anticipated July 2025.
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Why Join the Creative Export Accelerator?

The Creative Export Accelerator is designed to give West Yorkshire’s creative businesses and freelancers the tools, funding, and knowledge needed to break into international markets. Whether you’re just starting your export journey or aiming to scale your global presence, we’re here to help you achieve your ambitions with confidence.

Export Accelerator Training & Mentoring

Bespoke Courses and Guidance
Training, workshops and one-to-one support are at the heart of the Creative Export Accelerator. Led by expert consultants with deep creative sector knowledge, our courses are designed to:
  • Help you navigate global logistics and cross-cultural marketing.
  • Provide insights into export strategy development.
  • Equip you with the practical skills to thrive internationally.
Our immersive masterclasses are led by trailblazers in your industry, ensuring you gain both inspiration and actionable advice.
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Export Accelerator Bursaries

Funding to Supercharge Your Export Ambitions.
Secure up to £6,000 to kickstart your global adventure. These bursaries are tailored to help you:
  • Showcase your talent at international festivals, trade shows, expos and rights fairs.
  • Launch new collections and products abroad.
  • Build partnerships and close deals across borders.
This financial support ensures you can focus on growth, unlocking opportunities that will take your creative business to the next level.
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Empowering West Yorkshire’s Creative Spirit.

The Creative Export Accelerator is part of the £2.3 million ‘You Can Make it Here’ scheme. Funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, ‘You Can Make it Here’ offers skills and business support to creative industry professionals. This programme offers you:
  • 🎭 Opportunities to shine on a global stage.
  • 🎨 Support tailored to creative professionals.
  • 🎬 Tools to transform your vision into reality.
Ready to take the leap?
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Our Vision:

Bold, Diverse, Inclusive.

We’re building an export revolution that’s open to everyone. Whether you’re a first-time exporter or a seasoned pro, if you have the ambition, we have the tools to help you thrive. Our programme champions:

  • Underrepresented voices – because creativity is richer with diverse perspectives.
  • Equality – breaking down barriers across gender, ethnicity, disability, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Join us, and together we’ll create export success stories that showcase the vibrancy of West Yorkshire’s creative economy.

Apply For Bursary Funding.

Step 1
Let’s Get Started.

Share your goals and creative vision in a quick and easy expression of interest.

Step 2
Complete our bursary application form.

We’ve kept the process simple – focus on your ideas, and let us connect you to the resources you need.

Step 3
Secure funding and access expert support.

Unlock funding to fuel your export dreams, plus one-on-one guidance from creative industry experts.

Step 4
Join workshops to refine your export strategy.

From international strategy to creative branding, we’ll equip you with the skills to shine on the world stage.

Step 1
Let’s Get Started.

Share your goals and creative vision in a quick and easy expression of interest.

Step 2
Complete our bursary application form.

We’ve kept the process simple – focus on your ideas, and let us connect you to the resources you need.

Step 3
Secure funding and access expert support.

Unlock funding to fuel your export dreams.

Apply Now
Get Involved:

Step into the Spotlight.

Join us, and together we’ll create export success stories that showcase the vibrancy of West Yorkshire’s creative economy.

Training

Expert-led training, mentoring and workshops designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in global markets.
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Bursaries

Financial support of up to £6,000 to help fund your international growth.
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Export Accelerator Training

Complete the form below to register your interest for Expert Training with the Creative Export Accelerator programme:

By submitting this form, you agree to the collection and processing of your data in line with the Creative Export Accelerator Privacy Policy. Your information will be used to assess eligibility, provide programme updates, and administer bursary funding and support services. It may be shared with our delivery partners, including Full Circle and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), for programme administration and reporting. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Apply For Bursary Funding

Complete the form below to submit your application for Bursary Funding with the Creative Export Accelerator programme:
Register your interest for the next round of funding commencing July 2025.
By submitting this form, you agree to the collection and processing of your data in line with the Creative Export Accelerator Privacy Policy. Your information will be used to assess eligibility, provide programme updates, and administer bursary funding and support services. It may be shared with our delivery partners, including Full Circle and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), for programme administration and reporting. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.