Creative Industries
This policy area is now the responsibility of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). This page and all related content will be migrated to the
DCMS website
shortly, when details are finalised and announced to Parliament.
These are industries which have their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent and which have a potential for wealth and job creation through innovation and the generation and exploitation of intellectual property. This is increasingly driven by the creation of digital content and the development of new business models, new digital applications and services. The Creative Industries Sector contributes over 6.2% of UK Gross Value Added and is growing at a faster rate than the econmomy as a whole. BIS works closely with Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), who are the sponsors for film, broadcasting, performing arts and music industries, and coordinate policy on creative industries in Whitehall.
Technology Strategy Board
The Technology Strategy Board has published its strategy for the Creative Industries 2009-2012 and a series of competition calls for funding studies and collaborative projects in the digital creative industries. Further information about the funding process and requirements can be found at www.innovateuk.org. Details can be found there of a number of Knowledge Transfer Networks relevent to the Creative Industries - most notably www.creativeindustriesktn.org
BIS Contact
Tim Gettins
Tel: 020 7215 3787
Email: tim.gettins@bis.gsi.gov.uk
