Next Wave: Global Business Innovation Programme – Createch South by Southwest (SXSW), Texas
Innovate UK is seeking Creative Industries businesses for a Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) that includes participation in SXSW in Austin, Texas.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Innovate UK will fund and organise flights, accommodation, in-market travel, and conference fees.
- Deadline
- 22 Oct 2026 · 9 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) by Innovate UK offers a fully funded opportunity for UK Creative Industries businesses to collaborate internationally, culminating in a market visit to South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. Participants will gain market knowledge, build partnerships, and receive bespoke support to help scale their businesses on a global stage. The programme aims to foster R&D and innovation collaborations and accelerate market access for innovative companies in film, TV, music, visual arts, performing arts, and advertising/marketing.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Innovate UK will fund and organise flights, accommodation, in-market travel, and conference fees.
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Participants must not have previously attended SXSW with public funding.
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