
EIT Culture & Creativity launches first open calls for proposals
There are 5 interesting open calls for organizations active in the creative industries and cultural sector or research and educational institutions. You can submit project proposals for activities that can strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation capacity within the European cultural sector and creative industries (CCSI) or contribute to the green, digital and social transition within Europe.
All CCSI stakeholders and legal entities in the EU and associate members of the Horizon Europe program are eligible to apply. These proposals are designed to address the global challenges facing Europe in higher education, innovation, business creation and society.
More calls are expected to be launched in the second semester of 2023, for activities starting in mid-2024 and in 2025. In addition, it will be possible at various levels to join this creative innovation network as a CCSI partner.
Up to 10.45 million euros in funding is available for 2024. The deadline for submission is May 31, 2023. See the table below for an overview.
Call |
Link to EIT C&C Action Program |
Content |
Type of procedure |
Deadline |
Call 1 |
AP1 talent scaler |
Strengthen existing and develop new master programs that prepare talent for the CCSI |
1 step |
31 May 2023 FA* |
Call 2 |
AP2 skills fitter |
Design and implement courses for CCSI professionals in the areas of digitization, data, business, sustainable development and design thinking |
2 step |
31 May 2023 EoI** 10 July Result EoI 14 August FA |
Call 3 |
AP3 breakthrough lab |
Development of close-to-market innovations in fields such as architecture, AV, cultural heritage, design, fashion and textiles |
1 step |
31 May 2023 FA |
Call 4 |
AP5 venture factory |
Incubation and acceleration of creative entrepreneurs |
1 step |
31 May 2023 FA |
Call 5 |
AP8 community catalyser |
CCSI concepts to address local challenges with social innovation |
2 step |
31 May 2023 EoI 10 July Result EoI 14 August FA |
*FA = Full Application
** EoI = Expression of Interest
More information
- More information about the calls can be found here, or check the details, conditions and guidelines for applicants.
- An online event on April 25 will help potential applicants better understand the mission and drivers of EIT Culture & Creativity, as well as key formal aspects of calls.
- The Municipality of Amsterdam is 1 of 50 lead partners within this network. More information on the role of the Municipality of Amsterdam within this network.