Creative Informatics UK Information

Creative Informatics aims to bring Edinburgh’s world-class creative industries and tech sector together, utilising innovative data-driven technologies to develop ground-breaking new products, businesses and experiences. Through six research and development initiatives, Creative Informatics will enable creatives and cultural organisations to explore and better understand how data-driven technologies can be used to enhance their work. These initiatives will develop local talent, placing creatives in the driving seat of data-driven innovation and ensuring that Edinburgh’s creative industries continue to thrive. Visit our website to find out more about funded R&D opportunities that are open to anyone working in the creative industries in Edinburgh and South East Scotland. Creative Informatics is a partnership between the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, CodeBase and Creative Edinburgh. It is funded by the Creative Industries Clusters Programme managed by the Arts & Humanities Research Council as part of the Industrial Strategy, with additional support from the Scottish Funding Council. The programme is part of the City Region Deal Data Driven Innovation initiative.