Young people working in the Creative Industries and who have graduated within the last 5 years are able to apply to NESTA under its Creative Pioneer Programme. The Creative Pioneer Programme is a training programme and exists to encourage individuals involved in the process of creativity and who are in the early stages of their careers to become creative entrepreneurs. Through its Academy training programme, it offers access to knowledge, expertise, training, support and business funding of up to £35,000. The closing date for applications is the 6th September 2005.

Further information about the Creative Pioneer Programme