Initiatives

Creative Belfast We are currently developing a series of initiatives as part of the creative industries plan under the key themes of:

Project areas

Projects will focus on the following areas:

Key projects

Creativity ThirstCreativity Thirst
If you want to start a business in the creative industries, take a look at our Creativity Thirst Programme for guidance and help.


Dare to be DigitalDare to be Digital
Dare to be Digital is a video games development competition for students at universities and art colleges.

BlickBlick
The Blick Studios Business Incubation project is aimed at developing a creative incubation unit in Belfast to help seed the creative industries and promote education, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Creative FellowshipCreative Fellowship
We, in association with Queen’s University, are hosting a number of visits from leading figures from the world of film, television, digital media, music and design.

South by SouthwestSouth by Southwest
South by Southwest (SXSW) is a set of interactive, film, and music festivals and conferences that take place every spring in Austin, Texas.

Thimble ProgrammeThimble Programme
Thimble is a unique business development programme, ideal for those thinking of setting up a fashion design business or for existing fashion designers looking to grow their business.

Creative Collaborations ProgrammeCreative Collaborations Programme
If you are interested in opportunities across the creative industry sectors of film and television, digital media, music and design find out about our Creative Collaborations Programme on 10 Februay 2010.

Creative Entrpreneurs ClubCreative Entrepreneurs Club
The Creative Entrepreneurs Club in Northern Ireland brings together designers, creatives, musicians, gamers, architects and academics.
Web: www.cecni.org