If you run a creative technology company and you are looking for specialist support and funding to take your business to the next level, you can apply for a place on the CoSTAR Evolve programme.
CoSTAR Evolve is for tech businesses that are from or support the screen and/or performance sectors. The programme is open to enterprises and legal entities registered and trading in the UK.
The programme offers six months of dedicated business growth support for 10 UK creative technology enterprises, including personalised 1-2-1 mentorship (total in-kind support worth an estimated £10,000) and a £5,000 Enterprise Development Award.
The aim is to help creative tech enterprises to innovate, strengthen their business and to develop long-term financial viability. The programme is therefore open to tech companies that have clear opportunities for business growth through IP development, commercialisation or distribution activities but lack access to support or expertise.
The programme runs from 13 January 2026 until June 2026.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Funding and support for creative tech businesses that are from or support the screen and/or performance sectors
Application deadline:
28 October 2025