@North is a pilot scheme to encourage and support the development and delivery of interactive content for children. Designed to enable the BBC to develop relationships with companies in the North of England, a total budget of £500,000 has been ring fenced for four commissions by CBBC and CBeebies.

CBBC and CBeebies have a technology savvy audience who are hungry for new experiences. Interactivity is at the core of what the BBC offers this audience. This is why @North is such an exciting opportunity for northwest companies from TV independents and animation companies, to social media, web companies and games developers.

Mario DuBois, Project Director for @North will be hosting an event in Manchester to explain this exciting opportunity and how your company can get involved.

The application pack will be available soon from: www.northwestvisionandmedia.co.uk

The deadline for applications will be the 22nd January.

With four commissions up for grabs for companies based in the North of England – it is worth taking an hour out of your day to hear more…..

Date: Thursday 14th January 2010 Time: 6:00pm Venue: Northern Digitals at Madlabs, 36-40 Edge Street, M4 1HN Directions: Opposite Common and behind Cup – http://madlab.org.uk/