Innovation Lab
The Creative Innovation Lab, part of the Creative Europe Programme, is an EU grant designed to foster groundbreaking cooperation between the audiovisual and other cultural and creative sectors. This initiative aims to drive environmental transition, enhance competitiveness, and boost the circulation, visibility, and diversity of European content in the digital age, particularly through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Worlds.
Who is Funded: Creative Innovation Lab Beneficiaries
The Creative Innovation Lab supports a wide range of organizations within the audiovisual and cultural sectors across Europe and select non-EU countries. The program's core objective is to drive innovation and cross-sectoral collaboration, enabling these industries to adapt to digital advancements and achieve environmental sustainability.
What is Funded: Project Focus and Innovation Areas
This program funds projects focused on developing and implementing innovative tools, models, and solutions applicable across the audiovisual and cultural and creative sectors, with an emphasis on digital transformation and greener practices. Projects should demonstrate high potential for replicability and address key challenges and opportunities in the evolving industry landscape.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Creative Innovation Lab provides financial support in the form of grants, with a total budget of over 7.4 million Euros allocated for the call. The program encourages collaborative, cross-sectoral projects to maximize impact and foster innovation across Europe's creative industries.
Conditions and Requirements for Applicants
Applicants to the Creative Innovation Lab must adhere to specific conditions, with a strong emphasis on cross-sectoral collaboration to achieve the program's objectives related to digital and environmental transitions.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Creative Innovation Lab involved a single-stage submission, with a clearly defined timeline from call publication to grant agreement signature. Applicants were provided with comprehensive resources and support to navigate the submission and evaluation procedures.
Legal Basis of the Funding Programme
The Creative Innovation Lab operates under the overarching legal framework of the Creative Europe Programme, aligning with key EU policy initiatives related to digital transformation and environmental sustainability.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
7,482,102 €
Deadline:
25.04.2024
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union member states and specific non-EU participating countries, including Montenegro and Tunisia.
Sectors:
Creative Industries, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Cultural Institutions, Service Sector, Software Development, Tourism, Environmental and Climate Protection
Beneficiaries:
Audiovisual sector, Cultural and Creative Sectors (CCSs)
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Market Introduction, Commercialization, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
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