Applications to the EIT Culture & Creativity Accelerator Open till 6 October

On 6 September EIT Culture & Creativity launched its first accelerator programme for 2024-2025. This unique online/hybrid training programme will provide your business with the tools, expertise, services and connections needed to scale in international and global markets.

Delivered in collaboration with EIT CC’s regional Co-Location Centres and industry professionals, and with a value of €20 000, this programme is designed specifically for businesses from Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries across Europe. Participation in the programme is free of charge!

The acceleration programme is also a route to joining the EIT CC partnership and to participate at a later stage in the shareholding activities of EIT Culture & Creativity.

Who Should Apply?
Creative SMEs or scale-ups (minimum 3 years old) in industries such as:

Fashion
Architecture
Cultural Heritage
Audiovisual Media and Gaming
Innovative businesses combining elements from these sectors, or leveraging the latest digital or circular technologies.

Key Requirements

An innovative business idea with potential for global impact
A strong drive to succeed combined with an openness to adopting new business models
Demonstrable growth and turnover (with a minimum annual average of 5% sustained over the past 2 years

Join in the upcoming info sessions to ask questions on 17 September:

10:00–11:00 CET: Introduction to the call, strategic focus, scope, requirements, and evaluation process.
14:30–15:30 CET: Hands-on demonstration of the proposal preparation and submission process, including registration, proposal creation, budget setup, and submission.

Submission Deadline: 6 October 17:00 CEST

More Information: eit-culture-creativity.eu/accelerator-programme

Last updated: 17/09/24