Preparing for Success: Apply to the EIT Culture & Creativity Accelerator!
Are you an SME or a scale-up in the creative industries?
EIT Culture & Creativity is excited to announce the launch of its first accelerator programme for 2024-2025. This unique online/hybrid training program will provide your business with the tools, expertise, services and connections needed to scale in international and global markets.
Delivered in collaboration with EIT CC’s regional Co-Location Centres and industry professionals, and with a value of €20 000, this programme is designed specifically for businesses from Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries across Europe. Participation in the programme is free of charge!
The acceleration programme is also a route to joining the EIT CC partnership and to participate at a later stage in the shareholding activities of EIT Culture & Creativity.
We offer a long-term partnership with purpose.
Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for creative SMEs or scale-ups (minimum 3 years old) in industries such as:
– Fashion
– Architecture
– Cultural Heritage
– Audiovisual Media and Gaming
– Innovative businesses combining elements from these sectors, or leveraging the latest digital or circular technologies.
Key Requirements
– An innovative business idea with potential for global impact
– A strong drive to succeed combined with an openness to adopting new business models
– Demonstrable growth and turnover (with a minimum annual average of 5% sustained over the past 2 years
What’s in it for your company?
Your company will benefit from an 8-week acceleration programme led by top European speakers, trainers, and mentors, valued at €20,000. This intensive programme will provide you with expert guidance, hands-on workshops, and invaluable connections within the industry.
You’ll also build a strong network of peers and professionals while enhancing your business model. And you’ll also have the chance to be featured on our prestigious “100 to Watch” list!
The programme is structured as follows:
Strategic building blocks: An 8-week training program with weekly lectures, workshops, and group mentoring for 30 selected companies, culminating in an online Demo Day.
Post-acceleration programme: An additional 12-week programme addressed exclusively to 6-10 of the most successful participants of the acceleration programme (“Strategic building blocks”) may be launched separately to further support advanced growth , private funding and shareholding opportunities.
Programme timeline:
- Call opening: 6th September 2024.
- Call closure: 6th October 2024 at 17.00 CET.
- Eligibility and admissibility check: 7th-8th October 2024.
- External evaluation of proposals: October 2024.
- Portfolio selection: End October 2024.
- Expected communication of results: 31 October 2024.
- Anticipated start of the projects: 1st November 2024.
How to Apply
To submit your application, carefully review the Guidelines for Applicants to understand the key requirements and prepare your project proposal.
Follow the detailed instructions in the Applicant Submission Manual to submit your proposal via the application platform. Ensure that all required documents and annexes outlined in the call guidelines are included to maximize your chances of success.
You will have an opportunity to ask questions during our Info Day on 17 September, when we will host two information sessions:
- 10:00–11:00 CET: Introduction to the call, strategic focus, scope, requirements, and evaluation process.
- 14:30–15:30 CET: Hands-on demonstration of the proposal preparation and submission process, including registration, proposal creation, budget setup, and submission.
Additional Info Session
Thursday, 26th September at 11:00 AM CET via teams, this info session is open to all, click here to connect !
