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Towards a consolidated culture and creativity driven European innovation ecosystem

Funds one long-term project to turn Europe's scattered culture-and-creativity innovation projects into a lasting, self-sustaining ecosystem.

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Towards a consolidated culture and creativity driven European innovation ecosystem is a European Commission Coordination and Support Action, with an indicative budget of EUR 5,000,000, that funds one long-term project to consolidate the results of more than 30 earlier EU-funded projects on culture- and creativity-driven innovation into a single lasting, economically sustainable ecosystem, expected…

This call wants a single project that consolidates the results of more than 30 earlier EU-funded projects on culture- and creativity-driven innovation into one lasting, economically sustainable ecosystem. It is looking for work that helps small and micro cultural and creative enterprises access investment and support models built for fast-growth startups don't normally fit. The Commission expects a project of at least five years to achieve lasting impact.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.23 Sept 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€5M

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