
Creative Tech Labs consists of a 2-day workshop followed by a tailored innovation clinic with technology and business experts designed to help Greater-Manchester based businesses in sectors like Automotive, Retail, Healthcare, Creative, and Education explore innovative applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Immersive Tech.
Whether you’re just starting to shape an idea or looking to refine an existing innovation, this programme will equip you with the insights, tools, and connections needed to take your concept to the next R&D level or market successfully.
Who is this for?
- Innovative businesses interested in leveraging creative technologies like AI, VR, XR and immersive experiences to drive innovation.
- Those who need support in evaluating commercial potential, identifying funding opportunities, and developing a market-ready strategy.
- Companies looking for expert guidance on building a sustainable business model around innovation.
2-day workshop highlights
- Explore and validate your innovation in a supportive environment, with expert facilitation.
- Gain practical insights into creating a commercially viable business model.
- Understand funding landscapes and how to position your innovation for investment.
- Learn how to apply the design sprint methodology to refine and accelerate your idea.
- Develop a tailored Innovation Action Plan, outlining your next steps for growth.
Innovation Clinic
The Innovation Clinic will consist of 1-2-1 meetings with industry and technology experts so you can on a 1-2-1 basis:
- Scope and refine your idea with targeted guidance.
- Identify key challenges and opportunities
- Connect with industry experts to shape your next steps strategically.
What will you get out of Creative Tech Labs?
Attendees with ready-to-innovate or ready-to-market solutions will be able to get up to 10 hours of consultancy to address and overcome the challenges identified during the workshops and the Innovation Clinics.
By the end of the programme in March 2025, you will have a clear roadmap for your innovation journey, ensuring you are ready to advance your project with confidence.
- Benefit from a safe environment for you to explore ideas relating to AI, VR or Immersive Tech innovations.
- Get guidance and advice on the process of building a viable business model around your innovation project.
- Build your understanding of the wider market opportunity and funding landscape.
- Refine your innovation idea by leveraging the design sprint philosophy.
- Explore new ideas and strategies around business model innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
- You will leave the programme with an Innovation Action Plan that will help you build your innovation activity.
P.S. If you’ve already undertaken the 2-day workshop and want to take your idea to the next stage, you can attend the Innovation Clinic. Speak to one our team.
Key Dates
Cohort 1
Day One | Tuesday 25th February |
Day Two | Wednesday 26th February |
Day Three | Wednesday 5th March |
Cohort 2
Day One | Tuesday 18th March |
Day Two | Wednesday 19th March |
Day Three | Tuesday 25th March |
Innovation Clinic
20th February
A one-day workshop ideal for businesses that have already received innovation support, where we will help prepare you to move your innovation project into the consultancy stage.