Innovative tools and business models

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

The Creative Europe Programme's MEDIA strand offers action grants for "Innovative tools and business models." This funding initiative aims to boost the competitiveness and greening of the European audiovisual industry by supporting the development and spread of innovative solutions. It also seeks to enhance the visibility, availability, audience, and diversity of European works in the digital age.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives

This section provides a comprehensive overview of who is eligible to receive funding under the "Innovative tools and business models" initiative, detailing applicant types, geographical requirements, and the program's core objectives.

What is Funded: Project Scope and Focus

This section outlines the types of projects and activities that can receive funding, specifying the eligible sectors, what costs are covered or excluded, and the typical developmental stage of projects supported by the "Innovative tools and business models" grant.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides essential information on the financial nature of the support offered through the "Innovative tools and business models" grant, detailing the type of funding, the maximum amounts, and the expected duration for projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the key conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application process and project implementation, covering administrative, collaborative, and financial stipulations.

Application Procedure: From Submission to Award

This section guides potential applicants through the detailed procedure for submitting proposals to the "Innovative tools and business models" grant, from initial submission steps to the evaluation and award notification process.

This section identifies the foundational legal instruments and key regulations that establish and govern the "Innovative tools and business models" funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

70% of eligible costs

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

8,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

16.01.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

EU Member States, EEA countries, associated countries to the Creative Europe Programme, and countries in ongoing negotiations whose agreements enter into force before the grant agreement signature.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Creative Industries, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Audiovisual industry

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Commercialization, Applied Research, Pilot Testing

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

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