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Creative industries

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London's creative industries bring innovation to the world, from games development to fashtech and film production. 

Be at the forefront of your industry by setting up in London. The capital's creative scene is renowned for the excellence of its startup incubators and accelerators committed to supporting businesses to reach their ambitions.

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Industrial Light & Magic success story
Learn how the international motion picture visual effects company has benefitted from establishing a presence in London.
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Meet the team at Grow London supporting creative sector companies to set up in the city.

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Discover London's creative industries sectors

A person using a tablet inside a warehouse. Ecommerce in London

Discover how London excels in access to global brands, world-class VC funding and the UK’s tech-savvy consumers.
A person holding a tablet while looking at clothes in a shop Fashtech and retailtech

Understand why London promises to be a catalyst for innovation in retailtech and fashtech for your business.

Two women looking at a computer screen Film, TV and entertainment

Tap into a hotspot destination for film and TV production, as well as visual effects, animation and digital streaming.
A man using a computer sitting with his back to the camera Games and esports

Access a world-class games scene offering talent, a vibrant ecosystem with companies of all sizes and financial support.

People inside a room with art projected on walls and floor Immersive technologies

Learn how London is shaping the future as a world-leading hub for growing businesses in the immersive sector.
A person holds a tablet and uses it to shop online for clothes Future of Shopping report

Explore the future of shopping with an insight-packed report into digital innovation trends in London, created in partnership with Klarna.
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Success stories
Hear from the companies that have benefited from London's business ecosystem.
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