EIT Culture & Creativity is the institutional partnership dedicated to helping European cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) to become more sustainable, resilient and competitive. Launched in 2023 by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, an EU body, we provide access to funding, knowledge and tailored support.
As part of the largest European innovation network, we build lasting connections between research, industry, academia and cultural institutions. We firmly believe that culture and creativity are not luxuries; they are essential infrastructure for resilience, renewal and enduring economic growth.
Whether you are a creative entrepreneur, university, cultural institution, policymaker or an enthusiast passionate about shaping Europe’s future, we invite you to join us.
Our mission, vision and commitment
Our vision is to fundamentally strengthen the CCSI as a vital force for transformation - economically, socially and environmentally.
Our mission is to drive responsible growth in and beyond the CCSI through innovation, education, business creation and societal transformation.
Our first focus is on five key areas: architecture, gaming, fashion, cultural heritage and audio-visual media. We support innovators every step of the way to scale their ideas, translate innovation into impact and redefine what entrepreneurship means today.
We turn ambition into action
We provide resources. From access to funding opportunities and targeted support, we help creators, entrepreneurs and cultural innovators scale their projects, income and impact.
We connect people. From Europe-wide events to a dedicated digital platform, we spark partnerships and build a community driven by creativity and collaboration.
We build skills. From professional courses to Masters, PhDs, craft and cutting-edge technology programmes, we provide the knowledge and tools creators need to succeed.
Together, these actions help us position culture as a force for green, digital and social transformation across Europe.
Empowering Europe’s Cultural & Creative Sectors and Industries
EIT Culture & Creativity is a dynamic, interdisciplinary network uniting key stakeholders across Europe’s cultural and creative ecosystem, including:
- Companies & creative organisations
- Higher education institutions & research centers
- Public administrations & European institutions
- Investors, policymakers & thought leaders
Our approach reinvents Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) value networks, ensuring they are:
- Competitive & innovative - Fueling new ideas and sustainable business models
- Financially resilient - Enabling future growth, securing stability
- Socially responsible - Guaranteeing fair working conditions, diversity and inclusion
- Environmentally conscious - Aligning with Europe’s climate neutrality goals
With six Regional Hubs across Europe, we serve as gateways for local and regional innovators, bridging creativity, technology and business to shape a resilient future.
Our strategic priorities
EIT Culture & Creativity focuses on five key priority sectors, each facing unique challenges and requiring tailored interventions:
- Architecture
- Audiovisual Media
- Cultural Heritage
- Fashion
- Gaming
These sectors represent a significant share of the EU CCSI workforce and revenue. While our strategic emphasis is placed on these areas, our impact extends beyond them, cultivating cross-sector synergy across the entire cultural and creative community.
