Creative England looking for screen companies for Evolve programme

Creative England have launched their second iteration of Creative Enterprise: Evolve, and are now looking for applicants. Part of Creative Enterprise, this programme aims to bring together content makers spanning film and television, videogames, animation and VFX and supporting tech platforms. Designed by investors and in partnership with the BFI and UK Business Angels Association, Evolve is a unique 6-month programme which prepares screen companies for investment and connects them to investors.

Applicant businesses may not have raised investment before and don’t know where to start, or are already in the process of raising and need some help – the programme will help to evaluate the business offering, define investment goals, and connect businesses with experts and investors who can help to take their business forward.

The programme is delivered over a period of three to six months through a sequence of one-to-one sessions, combined peer-to-peer group meetings and pitching platforms to prepare businesses for investment rounds and facilitate investor introductions.

Successful applicants will join a cohort of 20 creative company founders,to complete a 4-stage pathway

• Diagnostic – a review of your business offer and future plan
• Define – your growth plan and set your investment goals
• Propose – build your investment strategy and deck
• Connect –soft introductions to investors and pitch presentation showcase

Find out more and apply here. Deadline for applications is Monday 24 August 2020.