What’s it all about?

School for Creative Startups is a social enterprise running a yearlong programme designed to teach creative people how to build successful startups and live from their craft.

Tailor made to teach creatives, this course covers everything a new entrepreneur needs to know explained in a clear, jargon-free manner, delivered by some of the UK’s top experts. Using action learning techniques and engaging visual aids, School for Creative Startups demystifies complex business theory making startup success achievable for anyone.

How much does it cost?

The programme costs £3000 (including VAT) per student. We have some sponsored places available for applicants that cannot afford the full £3000.

Sponsored places cost £600 per year. There are a limited number of sponsored places available and they are more competitive should you choose to apply for one.

If your start up has multiple partners and you wish to attend as a group then the second and third person may attend for 50% of the initial fee, regardless of whether it is sponsored or not.

Become a Scholarship donor and help a deserving creative startup succeed.

What do you get?

  • 2 extensive 3 Day Bootcamps
  • 4 one day Workshops
  • Membership to our exclusive online community; home to our extensive library, podcasts, discussion board and event listings
  • Peer support
  • Access to our elite network of titans of industry
  • Digital teaching tools covering a wide range of subjects and supporting the live teaching
  • S4CS Monthly e-bulletin highlighting the most current opportunities for startups

We will teach you

How to start and run a successful creative business

How to identify channels to market

How to build a brand

How to price and sell your products or services

How to build a budget

How to utilise the internet effectively

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Who is it for?

School for Creative Startups is for any creative professional with the desire to live from their creative endeavour. We welcome applicants with established startups as well as those that simply have an idea for a business and everyone in between.

We consider the creative industry to include the following sub sectors:

  • Broadcast Media
  • Communications
  • Craft
  • Culinary Arts
  • Design
  • Digital
  • Fashion
  • Fine Art
  • Music
  • Performing Arts