Innovation Lab
The Innovation Lab, part of the Creative Europe Programme, aims to foster groundbreaking digital solutions within and across Europe's diverse cultural and creative sectors. This initiative uniquely emphasizes cross-sector collaboration to drive competitiveness and enhance the visibility of European content in the digital age. Projects specifically targeting greening practices and innovative educational tools for societal challenges are particularly encouraged.
Who is Funded: Eligible Players and Program Objectives
The Innovation Lab program targets a broad spectrum of cultural and creative players across the European Union and associated countries, encouraging collaborative projects that aim to innovate within and across various creative domains. Its core objective is to bolster the competitiveness and digital presence of European content while addressing contemporary societal needs.
What is Funded: Project Scope and Thematic Areas
The Innovation Lab funds projects that develop cutting-edge digital tools and solutions applicable across a wide array of creative and cultural industries. The supported activities focus on advancing innovation, fostering cooperation, and enhancing the reach of European content, with an emphasis on projects in their development and market introduction phases.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Innovation Lab provides financial support through grants to projects that align with its objectives, with a set maximum funding amount per project. The overall budget allocated for this call underscores the program's commitment to supporting numerous innovative initiatives across Europe's creative and cultural landscape.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants to the Innovation Lab were subject to specific conditions regarding eligibility, application submission, and project implementation, particularly emphasizing cross-sectoral collaboration and adherence to broader EU principles.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Innovation Lab followed a structured timeline, involving a single-stage submission and a clear evaluation and grant agreement procedure, ensuring transparency and timely communication with applicants.
Legal Basis
The Innovation Lab operates under the foundational legal framework of the Creative Europe Programme, with specific call details and grant conditions further defined by official EU documents, all of which are publicly accessible for transparency and guidance.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
6,398,625.54 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union Member States, EFTA/EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), acceding countries, candidate countries, potential candidates, and European Neighbourhood Policy countries which have signed agreements to participate in the Creative Europe Programme. Specifically, this includes Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, and Tunisia.
Sectors:
Creative Industries, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Cultural and creative sectors, audiovisual sector
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (through the Creative Europe Programme)
Managed By:
European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
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