Create Growth D2 Hub

A New Chapter for Create Growth Derbyshire

The Create Growth programme has now come to an end after an incredible period of supporting and celebrating creative businesses across Derbyshire and the East Midlands.

While the funded programme has finished, the impact and connections created through it continue.

Thank You for Supporting Creative Growth Derbyshire

A huge thank you to all the businesses, freelancers, partners, mentors, speakers and supporters who helped make the programme such a success.

We’re especially grateful to our funders and delivery partners, and to everyone involved in creating the Create Growth Lookbook, which captures and celebrates the creativity, ambition, and talent across Derbyshire’s creative community.

As part of the programme legacy, the Create Growth Lookbook brings together case studies, programme highlights and stories from the businesses that took part showcasing their journeys, achievements, and growth.

Find out more on the Create Growth D2 Hub website or make an enquiry.

Being on the programme has been a chance to look at the way we do certain things and take advantage of the masterclasses and the peer networking. The mentoring has also been a really valuable part of the programme: being able to discuss processes, ideas and next steps with someone outside of the business offers a different perspective.

Paul Messer

Branding Agency Founder

Who we are

We are a collaborative hub, of policymakers, creative businesses, public sector representatives and creative space managers, part of the East Midlands Creative Consortium (EMC2). Our mission is to ignite curiosity, promote engagement, and support the commercial potential of our region's creative sectors. We aim to foster a sense of belonging and ownership in the creative community.

We are one of three dynamic hubs established in September 2023 as part of a nationally funded programme operating at a regional level. De Montfort University, University of Lincoln, and University of Derby lead the hubs, each focusing on their respective partner regions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to creating a lasting impact. Beyond the project's end date, we aspire to leave a legacy that benefits the entire creative landscape. Our focus is not just on the present building a foundation for the future.

In partnership with

Creative start-up support

Find out how Cohort Three of Create Growth benefitted from business support.

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Jonny's Story

Watch the video to discover how Create Growth benefitted Jonny and his business.

A man looking at the camera talking about his journey on the Create Growth programme.