Develop and fund your creativity

We can help you develop your exciting idea by providing funding, global connections and online resources that are crucial to any project development.

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    Creative Entrepreneur Programme - closing soon!

    Are you an entrepreneur in the UK? Apply to get recognition for your creative work in the last 10 years, and for the chance to travel to Russia, Brazil, Vietnam, Nigeria or South Africa.

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    Artists' international development fund - closing soon!

    Are you a freelance or self-employed artist based in England or Northern Ireland? The British Council helped fund and connect 36 individual schemes in 2013, and plans to do the same in 2014. If you are based in England apply by 5pm Friday 4 October 2013.

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    Takeover Cardiff 2013 – One day event

    Will you be in Cardiff on Saturday October 12th? If so, you can participate in a multidisciplinary event curated by young people.

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    Youth in Action

    Do you have an idea for a project to help your community?

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    Youth in Action - are you a youth worker?

    Are you a youth worker looking for opportunities for young people?

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    FameLab: communicating science

    Helping you communicate your skills in science, technology, engineering, medicine or maths to others internationally.

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    Shorts Support Scheme

    Are you a filmmaker looking for support to show your work overseas?

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    Radio Station Competition – The Selector

    The competition allows student radios to gain an all-important break into the radio industry by offering the chance to present The Selector. The application deadline for this opportunity has now closed.

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    Architecture project: Old Doha Prize

    Are you an architect with two or more years experience and looking to add an international dimension to your work? Work with architects in Qatar and Britain for a a week in Doha. Applications are now closed.

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    Wales International Young Artist Award

    Are you a young artist aged 17-25 living in Wales? Would you like to exhibit your work at a national and international level? By participating you could win a £500 cash prize! The deadline for applications is now closed.