Open call for tech and creative industry projects
City of York Council is excited to announce a funding opportunity to support growth in the Tech and Creative industries of the city of York, funded via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). There is up to £43,000 available to support this work.
We're seeking project proposals that will strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems and support businesses of all sizes (including sole traders) to development, grow and innovate.
This funding comes via the E23 strand of UKSPF.
We're seeking projects from either single providers or a collaboration of partners, with the goal of fostering growth of the tech and creative industries, creating job opportunities, and cultivating an environment that nurtures innovation.
This funding presents a chance for successful providers to play a pivotal role in developing the York creative and tech ecosystem. It is expected your business will contribute not only to the economic development of the region but also provide valuable prospects for young individuals to build a career in these sectors.
The key focus areas are:
- innovation
- engagement with young people to enhance progression in the Creative and Tech Sectors
- local network enhancement
Funding outputs expected:
- 100 businesses receiving non-financial business support - must be face-to-face (but not necessarily one-to-one) and recognised by the businesses as helping them to develop
Funding outcomes expected:
- 25 businesses introducing new products, services or business collaborations
Outputs and outcomes will require evidence from the businesses and freelancers helped, and those businesses and freelancers must be trading in the City of York Council area.
Apply for UKSPF funding
Businesses and organisations interested in delivering the project were asked to submit an application, outlining their project's potential impact on the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Successful proposals will align with our vision of promoting job creation, fostering innovation, supply chain links and creating a supportive network for businesses in York.
Proposals will be scored on:
- value for money - 25 points
- deliverability - 25 points
- impact - 25 points
- strategic fit - 25 points
Successful proposals must score at least a total of 70 points out of 100. For more information, see the Project Assurance Framework which is published online.
Applications closed on Monday 8 April 2024.
