❋ HOMEGROWN
Championing the UK’s grassroots talent across craft, creative enterprise and cultural innovation
Launch date: September 2026What to ExpectProgramme Objective:
To maximise the opportunities “meanwhile” activation offers to galvanise support for storytelling, champion local creativity, test, experiment and collaborate with sector pioneers in shaping a future-proofed commercial strategy across user groups: e.g Local residents, NextGen entrepreneurs, Weekend Footfall, Night-Time Economy, Future Office Workers & Artisans.
Creating resilient business models, authentic co-design opportunities with local stakeholders for the future operational structures for the long-term commercial success and social value legacy.
The Future of Fashion
The Future of Music & Sound Design
The Future of Retail & the Night Time Economy
The Future of Film & Creative Tech
❋ Testbed For Cultural InnovationOur curators are experts at delivering cross-sector collaborations between the cultural, real estate, local authority and higher education sectors.
❋ Collaborative EnergyNurturing NextGen creative and social entrepreneurs, providing them with a platform for meaningful knowledge exchange, Intellectual Property support, business mentorship and investment opportunities.
❋ Expert FacilitationOur events, workshops and exhibitions are co-curated in spaces and with partners who prioritise wellbeing and conservation of local community and supporting local youth and grassroots talent.
❋ A Supportive Space