CREW has launched its 2025 Impact Report, reflecting its commitment to supporting digital creative start-ups and enterprises across the West and North-West, alongside delivering nationally significant programmes for the digital creative sector.
At a glance (2025):
- 38 enterprises incubated
- 23 partnerships, including 12 international partnerships
- 70+ events
- 250+ students engaged in creative entrepreneurship
The report highlights impact aligned to CREW’s strategic pillars under CREW’s five-year strategy, Where Creativity Means Business (2025–2029):
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Expansion of early-stage incubator programmes and launch of CLIMB for growth stage enterprises (Creative Leaders Innovating for Market and Business Growth).
- Infrastructure & Resources – Continued growth of the Creative Enterprise & Innovation Hub as a thriving home for digital creative enterprises.
- Industry Growth & Internationalisation – MOU with 2112 (Chicago, USA) and continued development of partnerships across 12 European countries.
- Long-Term Impact – Strong engagement with students, founders and creative practitioners through training, community meet-ups, flagship events and networking initiatives.
Download our full 2025 Impact Report here: 2025_Impact_Report_DIGITAL_v1
