Strengthening Innovation Potential in Culture – INP III (VV INP III)
The State of Berlin, with the program "Strengthening Innovation Potential in Culture – INP III", co-financed by ERDF funds, supports projects for better marketing, networking, and organization of cultural offerings. It particularly supports creators and performers, as well as the development of marketable joint offerings, thereby contributing to the strengthening of Berlin's cultural and creative industries.
Who is funded?
The INP III funding program of the State of Berlin, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), targets legal entities throughout Berlin. The aim is to strengthen the innovation potential in the cultural and creative industries through improved marketing, networking, organization, and customer orientation. Eligible applicants include cultural organizers, intermediary actors, and associations of artists and artistically oriented creatives.
What is funded?
The INP III funding program specifically supports projects and initiatives in the cultural and creative industries that aim for improved marketing, networking, and organization. Measures in various cultural economic sub-markets are supported, aiming to better position cultural offerings and open up new customer segments. Specific types of costs are eligible for funding, while others are excluded, and the focus is on the development and market integration of innovations.
Type and Scope of Funding
The INP III program provides financial support in the form of grants for projects in Berlin's cultural and creative industries. The funding amount is generally up to 40 percent of the eligible expenses. Funds are provided as project funding with co-financing and may, under certain conditions, also include lump sums. It is important to note that cumulation with other EU co-financed funding for the same project is not permitted.
Conditions and Requirements
Various conditions and requirements apply to the application and implementation of projects under INP III, covering both formal submission and compliance with legal and ethical principles. These include provisions on the start of measures, data processing, registration in the transparency database, and compliance with the minimum wage. Procurement procedures and publicity obligations are also regulated in detail.
Application Process
The application process for the INP III program is clearly structured and involves the formal submission of project applications after prior announcement through competitions or project calls. The selection of projects is based on established criteria and a scoring system, often with the involvement of external experts. Funds are granted at the discretion of the authority and upon submission of complete documents. Continuous project monitoring and control, as well as the submission of proof of use, are obligatory.
Legal Basis
The funding program "Strengthening Innovation Potential in Culture – INP III" is based on the Administrative Regulation VV INP III, which sets out the legal framework for granting funding. It is rooted in the Berlin State Budget Ordinance as well as European regulations, particularly the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Berlin (Germany)
Sectors:
Creative Industries
Beneficiaries:
Culture, Media & Sports
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Market Introduction, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Process Optimization, Planning, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Senate Department for Culture and Europe, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Managed By:
Senate Department for Culture and Europe, Department for Urban Culture, Libraries, Archives, Music Schools, Youth Art Schools, European Cultural Affairs and EU Funding
Additional Partners:
Senate Departments for Finance and for Economy, Energy and Public Enterprises (in agreement), Berlin Monitoring Committee for the INP III Program