Innovation Lab

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

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.

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.

Similar Programs

#Innovation Lab#Creative Europe Programme#EU Funding#Audiovisual Sector#Cultural and Creative Industries#Digital Transformation#Virtual Worlds#Artificial Intelligence#Green Deal#Cross-sectoral Cooperation#Grants#European Content#Creative Industries Innovation#Media Sector Funding#Cultural Heritage Digitalization#Film Industry Support#Music Sector Grants#Theatre Innovation#Gaming Industry Funding

Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

7,482,102 €

Deadline

Deadline:

25.04.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union member states and specific non-EU participating countries, including Montenegro and Tunisia.

Sectors

Sectors:

Creative Industries, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Cultural Institutions, Service Sector, Software Development, Tourism, Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Audiovisual sector, Cultural and Creative Sectors (CCSs)

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

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)

0 x 0
XS