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.

Now recruiting for our final cohort
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2026

This is your last opportunity to join the Creative Export Accelerator Training & Mentoring Programme. We’re currently recruiting for the April 2026 cohort, with limited places remaining.

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2026

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.
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Register Your Interest.

Complete the form below to register your interest for Expert Training & Mentoring 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.

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.
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Time Commitment.

Here is a guide to the time commitment required to participate in the Creative Export Accelerator Training & Mentoring Programme.
  • Workshop Dates: TBC commencing end-March 2026
  • Total Duration: Approximately 12 weeks
  • Workshops: 3 x half-day in-person sessions
  • Online Learning: 3 x 60 minute masterclasses
  • Mentoring: 3.25 days of one-to-one support across the timeframe of the Programme
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.
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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.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2026

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.
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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.