UAL Incubator: Grow is a free, 6-month start-up programme.
It supports impact-driven creative businesses with a focus on physical or digital innovation.
The programme aims to:
- develop the potential of local talent and University of the Arts London graduates to make a tangible difference in the world.
- promote and progress diversity in the creative and digital industries.
What the programme offers
Workspace and facilities
- space at The Hub in Peckham to develop your business
- resources tailored to digital and tech-led start-ups
- access to fabrication workshops
- prototyping facilities
Support and guidance
- expert sector mentors
- specialist workshops
- intellectual property advice
- introductions to investors
Additional benefits
Participants who want to continue working from The Hub after the 6-month programme will be offered workspace at a highly competitive rate.
You will also benefit from follow-on coaching from experts and academics.
Who can apply?
People living or working in Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham, south London.
People who meet 1 or more of the following criteria are particularly encouraged to apply:
- Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E) people and/or other groups who experience racism
- deaf, disabled and/or neurodiverse people and people who experience the effects of ableism
- people from economically marginalised communities or those experiencing poverty
- people who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community
- women, non-binary and other marginalised genders
- you are a care leaver or caregiver.
Key dates
Applications:
- Open: 9.30am Thursday 31 October 2024
- Close: 5.30pm Monday 2 December 2024
Selection panel:
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Programme dates:
Monday 13 January - Thursday 31 July 2025
Contact
Get in touch with us at incubator@arts.ac.uk.