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CoSTAR Evolve Companies 2026

Creative innovators ready to take their ideas and ambitions to the next level

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Meet the companies taking part in 2026's CoSTAR Evolve programme

These eleven UK companies were selected for CoSTAR Evolve, an intensive six-month industry access programme running from January to June 2026 that offers funding, resources and industry mentorship to help them grow and succeed.

We're excited to see them develop their ambitious ideas to drive new audience experiences using AI workflows, social enterprise, immersive storytelling, live performance and more through their creative innovations.

The companies will be given access to direct industry mentorship and CoSTAR resources as they take the next steps of their business journey.

Find out more about them in the directory below.


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AIMS Team LtdStudio 1
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Black Goblin
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Calico Theatre CIC
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East City Films
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Gigsavvy Ltd
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HoloEdge Digital
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Happaning
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LIFTmusicHead Soup
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Metrotone Ltd
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MIXD Reality
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SAIReco Ltd