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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. In 2009, our makers reported an average 158% increase in profit.

We offer the following services:

  1. A managed studio in a creative environment
  2. A team of on-site coaches
  3. One-to-one business support
  4. Professional development workshops
  5. Open Studios public selling events
  6. Promotional and selling opportunities
  7. Office facilities and resource room
  8. Broadband access
  9. Business Growth Loan Scheme
  10. As Cockpit Arts is a social enterprise, all of this is provided as a comprehensive package lower than commercial rates.

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.

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