What is the Cornwall Create Growth Programme?

Funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and delivered by Creative UK in partnership with Cornwall Council, Screen Cornwall and Falmouth University, the Create Growth Programme has been designed to support creative businesses to explore and secure commercial investment opportunities. Selected businesses gain access to a programme of activity including tailored workshops, one-to-one mentoring, and opportunities to connect with investors.  

The first iteration of the programme, which ran from February 2023 to March 2025, saw 61 creative businesses benefit from one-to-one mentor support, access to tailored workshops, and critical introductions to investors through pitch and dine events and larger-scale summits.   

Businesses from the first iteration have obtained an impressive £3,430,000 of equity or debt finance investment and £10,976,906 in grant investment during their time on the programme. The businesses have also created 55 new products or services, and seen a turnover increase of £3,654,789 during their time on the programme. 

In February 2025, Creative UK hosted the Big Creative UK Summit: Investment in Cornwall & Devon, a celebration of the Create Growth Programme and a showcase of the region’s Creative Industries. The day saw 12 businesses exhibiting, alongside five businesses who pitched to an audience of investors, industry leaders, partners, and members of creative networks.