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Over the next 6 months CIDA's 'Emerge London' biz support programme will give 30 minority-led creative businesses and artists a chance to develop products that synch with the global surge in downloading music, films and other products over the Internet...

The digital download revolution is in full swing and CIDA’s new business support programme - Emerge London, will help London’s creative entrepreneurs to embrace innovation and reach new audiences via the Internet.

Between September 2005 and March 2006 up to 30 minority-led creative businesses and artists will have the opportunity to make the most of the global trend of buying music, films and other creative products over the Internet.

Through practical workshops Emerge London will help local creative entrepreneurs to develop innovative new products, network effectively, plan ahead and promote their work online. Participant’s work will be showcased in downloadable format on a newly developed website (www.emergelondon.com), that will be promoted at key events across the capital.

They will also be helped to develop relationships with London’s leading creative universities and will be supported with one-to-one advice and business support from CIDA’s specialist creative industries advisers.

‘More and more people are downloading music, films, art and literature online and Emerge London will help local creative businesses to become more innovative and take advantage of this growing trend.’ Jaimes Nel, CIDA’s Innovations Adviser.

Emerge London is led by CIDA - the Cultural Industries Development Agency, with branding and design by Intaract New Media. Emerge London is funded by the London Development Agency and the project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

CIDA would like to hear from minority-led creative businesses that are ready to join the download revolution. Contact Jaimes Nel, Innovations Adviser/Project Manager at CIDA on 020 7247 4710, jaimes@cida.co.uk or visit www.cida.co.uk

About CIDA:
CIDA - Cultural Industries Development Agency is a specialist support organisation for the creative and cultural sector. CIDA’s services are open to creative individuals, new and existing businesses and not for profit organistions. Advice - receive help from specialist advisors. CIDA’s services include:
Training - enhance your skills with industry experts Fundraising - find funders and develop your proposal Networking - exchange ideas and build contacts Website & e-bulletin - get the latest creative news, events and opportunities Online directory - raise your profile and find services and support Resource centre - access useful publications, factsheets and funding databases Consultancy - Use our research, marketing, project and event management expertise Contact: CIDA, Business Development Centre, 15 Greatorex Street, London E1 5NF. Tel: 020 7247 4710, email: info@cida.co.uk or visit www.cida.co.uk

About Intaract:
Intaract is the award winning London based design, marketing and technology agency. Contacts: Daniel Cudjoe 0845 226 2181/ www.intaract.net