Innovation for Creatives

Key Dates

• Applications open: Tuesday 5 November 2024
• Applications close: Friday 29 November, noon
• Course dates: Monday 13 – Thursday 16 and 24 January 2025

Overview  

Innovation for Creatives is a five-day course aimed at university students or graduates, early career freelancers, or small businesses owners with an interest in the creative industries.   

Successful applicants will learn:  

• How to collaborate with others  
• Research development and innovation (RD&I) processes  
• Business development and entrepreneurship  
• How to create and test new prototypes  
• Why a user-centred design approach is an accessible way to innovate  

The course is in-person in Cardiff and consists of three days with PDR, two days with the Alacrity Foundation, and access to an online digital learning portal.   

PDR are a world-leading design consultancy and applied research facility. The Alacrity Foundation are an educational institution that provides mentorship for the next generation of entrepreneurs.   

The course will take place between the 13 – 16 January 2025 with the final day taking place 24 January. 

 On completion, participants will understand how to translate ideas into innovative proposals that incorporate the needs of end users.  

A bursary of £500 will be provided to all attendees.  

Accessibility   

If you require further information or would like to arrange a 121 to discuss your application, please email media.cymru@cardiff.ac.uk or phone 02922 511 434.   

If you have any specific requirements that would make this application more accessible to you (such as advice, scribing or reading support) or would like to discuss this application in an alternative format (video or audio formats, audio narration, large font, plain text, or alternative language) please email media.cymru@cardiff.ac.uk or phone 02922 511 434.   

Apply  

We strongly encourage reading the application guidance document before completing your application.    

Deadline:  Friday 29 November, noon.

Disclaimer

All applications must be submitted via the online form on our website.    

A bursary of £500 will be provided to all attendees.