EIT C&C Open call: Short Innovation Projects 2025

EIT Culture & Creativity invites you to submit proposals for the 2025 Short Innovation Projects supporting high-impact initiatives that tackle key challenges in the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries..

This open call is for fast-moving, results-driven innovation projects, running for a maximum of six months and delivering tangible, market-ready solutions.

With a strong focus on fashion, architecture, cultural Heritage, audio-visual media, and gaming, we aim to accelerate the commercialisation and adoption of innovations that respond to globalisation, digital transformation, emerging technologies (such as AI), and environmental sustainability.

We offer financial support per project up to €120,000 for consortia and up to €59,500 for single participants, along with tailored services to support long-term success - market access, investor pitch sessions, and networking opportunities.

The call is open until 11 March for single participants and 11 April for consortia.

To help with your proposal, we’re hosting a series of information sessions on 19 February:

• Webinar 1: Overview: Information session on the strategic focus, scope, and topics of the call.  19 February 2025, 10.00–11.00 CET
• Webinar 2: Commercialisation and financial sustainability: Information session on how proposals should address commercialisation and the project’s contribution to EIT Culture & Creativity’s financial sustainability. 19 February 2025, 11.00–12.00 CET  
• Webinar 3: Evaluation criteria and application process: Information session covering eligibility and evaluation criteria, assessment and application process. 19 February 2025, 12.00–13.00 CET
• Webinar 4: Hands-on demonstration: Proposal preparation and submission process, including information on the application platform, detailed submission steps and budget setup. 19 February 2025, 13.00–13.30 CET 

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