Creative Pioneers Application Form

Welcome to the Creative Pioneers Application Form! We are excited to learn more about your creative practice or business idea and how participating in our program could support your journey. Please complete the following questions with as much detail as you feel comfortable sharing. Your responses will help us assess your application and identify how best we can support you. Please note your application will be considered together with the Expression of Interest - if you have not submitted it yet - please do so (link below).

Creative Pioneers Expression of Interest Site: https://hatdistrict.co.uk/pioneers

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Country

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Business/Project Name

Website/Social Media Links (optional)

Creative Discipline (e.g., Architecture, Design, Music, Fashion, Tech, Arts & Culture):

What are the main goals for your creative practice/business in the next 12 months? How do you see your project developing in the next 5 years? (200 words max)

What are the primary revenue streams for your creative practice/business currently or anticipated in the future?

Do you have any existing partnerships or collaborations? What impact you hope to achieve in Luton and beyond?

Why do you want to join the Creative Pioneers programme? How do you think it will benefit your practice/business?

How much time per month do you anticipate being able to dedicate to this program outside of the workshops?

The Creative Pioneers program involves regular participation in workshops, events, and promotional activities. Please confirm: 1. Your availability to attend monthly workshops (minimum 80% attendance required) 2. Your willingness to contribute to two public events during the programme 3. Your interest in sharing your progress through promotional activities, including testimonials, social media posts, or case studies

To help us measure the impact of the Creative Pioneers program, we ask participants to complete an annual impact questionnaire for up to five years after completing the program. This helps demonstrate the program's effectiveness and supports future opportunities for other creatives. Do you agree to participate in this long-term impact evaluation?

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you or your project?

By submitting this application, I confirm that: 1. I meet the eligibility criteria for the Creative Pioneers programme. 2. I consent to participate in promotional activities related to the programme. 3. I agree to provide annual impact data for up to five years post-programme completion. 4. I accept the terms and conditions of the programme.