Our Incubator Package
'A place at Cockpit is much more than just a studio.'
Kelvin J Birk, Jeweller
Business incubators are programmes designed to accelerate the successful development of businesses through an array of support resources and services. At Cockpit Arts our Incubator Package is specifically for designer-makers like you who want to increase their profit whilst developing creatively.
We offer the following services and support:
- A managed studio in a creative environment
- Open Studios public selling events
- Promotional and selling opportunities
- Office facilities and resource room
- A team of on-site coaches
- One-to-one business support
- Workshops & seminars
- Cockpit Arts Business Growth Loan Scheme
- Access to our online networks
- Broadband access
As Cockpit Arts is a social enterprise, all of this is provided as a comprehensive package lower than commercial rates.
In 2009, our makers reported an average 158% increase in profit. The incubator model has been tried and tested. According to research by UKBI, on average, 98.7% of businesses working with an incubator succeed, with 87% still operating after five years. In contrast, less than half of all businesses nationally will achieve long-term success. Read our case studies to find out how we have helped designer-makers to succeed.
