Overview
The Innovation Studio operates as a lab for creative technologies, a nucleus for start-ups and enterprises and an industry engagement hub.
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Innovation Studio
Bournemouth Emerging Acts Fringe
Industry-engagement and our strong maker culture puts collaboration at the heart of everything we do.
Bournemouth Emerging Acts Fringe
Developing regional talent. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
Bournemouth Emerging Arts Fringe, better known as ‘BEAF’ is a collective of artists collaborating with local communities and local talent to develop new work. The 2018 festival saw 500 performers, singers, musicians, DJs, poets, painters, dancers, comedians, digital artists, illustrators, sculptures, filmmakers, actors, puppeteers, magicians, writers, photographers, kids entertainers putting on 100 events at 50 venues across Bournemouth.
BEAF was supported by Arts Council England and the Bournemouth Coastal Bid.
As well as many students and staff participating in creating work for and running the festival, Arts University Bournemouth also sponsored commissioning work from new artists.
European Regional Development Funds
This project is supported through match-funding by the England European Regional Development Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. This fund was established by the European Union to help local areas stimulate their economic development. This investment will help to support innovation, businesses, skills and employment to improve local growth and create jobs. For more information visit www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding.
Explore the Innovation Studio
Events
A series of workshops and lectures for industry professionals to develop innovation and creative capabilities.
Projects
Take a look at some of our recent collaborative projects with external partners and businesses
Associate Programme
Our Associate Programme offers membership of our Innovation Studio to regional businesses seeking research and development support.
Pre Start-Up Programme
Our Pre Start-Up Programme offers membership for creative individuals or businesses looking to develop new products or services.
Creative Technologies
The Innovation Studio features state-of-the-art equipment and digital resources, and the latest manufacturing technology.