Culture and Creativity Business Plan 2024-2025

Last updated: 21.7.2025
Grant

The Culture and Creativity Business Plan 2024-2025, part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) initiatives under Horizon Europe, invites proposals for its Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) in culture and creativity. This competitive grant aims to implement the EIT Culture & Creativity KIC's multi-annual strategy, driving innovation, education, and business creation within the cultural and creative sectors across Europe and beyond.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives. The program targets Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) within the cultural and creative sectors, aiming to foster excellence and impact across European and associated countries.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects and activities eligible for funding under the Culture and Creativity Business Plan, highlighting the diverse sectors supported and the developmental stages of projects that align with the program's strategic goals.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides information on the nature of financial support offered, including the type of financial instrument, the overall funding amount allocated to the Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) Business Plan, and the anticipated duration of the funded activities.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and implementation phases of the Culture and Creativity Business Plan. These include specific stipulations for application submission, consortium formation, budget management, and compliance with various legal and administrative provisions.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the process of preparing and submitting proposals for the Culture and Creativity Business Plan, outlining the steps for application, the evaluation process, and how funding decisions are communicated.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and strategic documents that establish and govern the Culture and Creativity Business Plan, providing the framework for its operation and funding mechanisms.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

80,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total budget of up to 80,000,000 €. Annual budget: 70,000,000 € for 2024 and 10,000,000 € for 2025.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries, with specific provisions for participants from certain non-EU/non-Associated countries, as detailed in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.

Sectors

Sectors:

Creative Industries, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Cultural Institutions, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Cultural and Creative Sectors, educational institutions, research organisations, entrepreneurs, producers, broadcasters, and other entities forming Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs).

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Service Delivery, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission, European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Managed By:

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

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