Two new calls for projects of EIT Culture and Creativity

Acceleration programme

Open Call: Acceleration and Post-Acceleration programmes - EIT Culture & Creativity

Target sectors :

Fashion, architecture, cultural heritage, audio-visual media, gaming

Who is it for?

Acceleration: start-ups with at least 2 years of activity and a product or business model that has already been tested on the market, wishing to accelerate their development through future investment.
Post-Acceleration: companies with a track record of commercial success in at least two EU countries, actively seeking investment to scale up internationally.

What's offered: an 8-10 week acceleration programme in October (cohort 1) or December (cohort 2)
Group training, one-to-one mentoring, access to industry events and funding networks

Possibility to watch the replay of the dedicated webinar on 15 May (link on the call presentation page)

Deadline: May 23rd (cohort 1) or July 11th, 2025 (cohort 2)
 
 

Incubation programme

Open Call: Incubation Programme 2025 - EIT Culture & Creativity

Target sectors and themes:

Architecture: sustainable practices in construction, climate-resilient urban planning, digital transformation in construction.
Cultural Heritage: immersive AR/VR experiences, digital transformation, innovative business models for promoting cultural heritage.

Who is it for?

Individuals or teams supported by an organisation who have an idea for an innovative project in the target areas.

What's offered: A 6-8 week incubation programme starting in mid-September. Selected participants will receive training, mentoring, a market study and access to industrial networks.

Possibility to watch the replay of the dedicated webinar on 20 May (link on the call presentation page)

Deadline: July 11, 2025