Export Accelerator Training Application Stage 2:
Continue Your Application.
Please provide more details about your export goals, experience, and target markets. We’ll also ask about how the training and mentoring programme will support your business, and your commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
Training & Mentoring Programme Information.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Creative Export Accelerator Training & Mentoring Programme:
What You’ll Gain from the Programme:
- Export Readiness Assessment: Identify your business’s strengths and challenges in international markets with guidance from industry experts.
- Specialist Training: Gain essential skills for international trade, including pricing, negotiations, distribution, and intellectual property management.
- One-to-One Mentoring: Work with an experienced Export Growth Mentor to develop a tailored export strategy for your business.
- Market Access & Industry Connections: Learn how to secure international buyers and partnerships, and gain access to opportunities at key global trade events.
- Funding Support: Eligible businesses can apply for Export Grant funding to support attendance at international trade shows and industry showcases.
Who Can Apply:
This programme is open to freelancers, micro-businesses, and SMEs in West Yorkshire, specifically in the following sectors:
- Gaming
- TV/Film
- Textiles
- Music
- Convergent Screen Technologies
Why Choose the Creative Export Accelerator?
- Expert-Led Training: Learn from seasoned export consultants and industry leaders who understand the unique challenges of the creative sector.
- Hands-On Support: From practical workshops to one-to-one mentoring, we provide actionable insights and guidance.
- Inclusive & Accessible: We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, minority ethnic communities, and people with disabilities.
- Real Outcomes: The skills and strategies gained from our programme are designed to help you create sustainable growth and unlock global opportunities.