Creative Export Accelerator Training & Mentoring Programme
Turn Your Creative Ambition into Global Success.
Supporting West Yorkshire-based freelancers and SMEs in the creative industries looking to explore international opportunities, providing specialist training, mentoring, and workshops to help participants understand global markets and develop an effective export strategy.
Register your interest for our next cohort, commencing 15 April 2025:
Programme Start Date: 15 April 2025
Who Can Apply.
This programme is open to freelancers, start-ups, and SMEs based in West Yorkshire who operate in one of the following sectors:
- Gaming
- TV/Film
- Textiles
- Music
- Convergent Screen Technologies
Whether you’re starting your export journey or scaling an established international presence, these courses provide the support you need to succeed.
What You’ll Gain.
Export Readiness Assessment.
- Identify strengths, challenges, and market potential with guidance from industry experts.
Specialist Training.
- Develop essential skills for international trade, covering pricing, negotiations, distribution, and intellectual property.
One-to-One Mentoring.
- Work with an experienced Export Growth Mentor to create a tailored export strategy.
Market Access & Industry Connections.
- Learn how to secure buyers, international partnerships, and opportunities at global trade events.
Funding Support.
- Eligible businesses can access Export Grant funding to support attendance at key trade shows and industry showcases.
Time Commitment.
Here is a guide to the time commitment required to participate in the Creative Export Accelerator Training & Mentoring Programme.
- Workshop Dates: 14 April 2025
- Total Duration: Approximately 4-6 weeks
- Workshops: Two half-day in-person sessions
- Online Learning: Self-paced
- Mentoring: 3.5 hours of one-to-one support
If you’re ready to take your creative business to international markets, apply today. Spaces are limited, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Why Choose the Creative Export Accelerator?
Expert-Led Training.
- Learn from seasoned export consultants and industry leaders who understand the creative sector’s unique challenges and opportunities.
Hands-On Support.
- From practical workshops to one-to-one mentoring, we provide guidance that delivers results you can act on immediately.
Inclusive & Accessible.
- Our programme is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from businesses led by individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, minority ethnic communities, and people with disabilities.
Real Outcomes.
- The skills and strategies gained through these courses are designed to help you create sustainable growth, reach new audiences, and unlock global opportunities.
Programme Start Date: 15 April 2025
Supported by the ‘You Can Make It Here’ Initiative
The creative export accelerator is part of the £2.3 million You Can Make It Here programme. Funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the programme aims to support and grow the region’s creative sector through a range of training and investment opportunities.
