From early traction to international scale: funding and support for critical stages of growth
Every business hits a moment when its model or growth trajectory needs a helping hand. We built two programmes to meet you exactly there.
- Shape – for ventures sharpening their model and getting ready for the first investment.
- Scale – for scale-ups already raising and ready to expand internationally.
Two years in, the numbers are moving
Momentum is building, cohort by cohort, as our changemakers shape the future of Europe's creative and cultural industries.
SHAPE ACCELERATION
SHARPEN YOUR MODEL. PREPARE FOR INVESTMENT.
You've built something people want – now it's about proving it can grow. Shape is a hands-on accelerator programme for founders with early traction who are ready to strengthen their operations, sharpen their pitch, and prepare for their first investment.
We offer up to €200,000 in financial support, an in-person kick-off in an EU city, a designated coach, access to international mentors, flagship industry events, topic workshops, and a growing community of createch founders and investors.
We are looking for ventures:
- Registered, for-profit venture in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe-associated country
- Early proven traction; first customers, pilots or revenue
- Operation in either architecture, fashion or audiovisual media
- Clear value proposition and a founding team with complementary skills
- At least one founder working full-time on the venture
SCALE POST-ACCELERATION
TAKE PROVEN TRACTION FURTHER.
You've found product-market fit and the numbers are moving. Scale is our post-acceleration programme for founders ready to raise bigger rounds, enter new markets and build the team international growth demands.
We offer up to €500,000 in financial support, an in-person kick off in an EU city, a designated coach, access to international mentors, flagship industry events, topic workshops, and a growing createch founders and investors community.
We are looking for ventures:
- Registered, for-profit venture in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe-associated country
- Operation in either architecture, fashion or audiovisual media
- Demonstrated product-market fit and recurring revenue
- Actively raising capital, or recently closed a round (last 18months, min €200k)
- International growth ambitions and a scalable business model
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Established team with clearly defined roles
Financial support, scaled to your stage
From €100K up to €500K, matched to where your venture is right now.
A designated coach and mentor access
One coach who knows your venture, plus a network of specialist mentors.
In-person kick-off & Demo Day
Meet your cohort in an EU city, then pitch live at Demo Day.
Goal-oriented topic sprints
Focused workshops built around your milestones, not generic theory.
Access to finance
Direct introductions to investors, corporates and industry partners.
A place in the 100-to-Watch portfolio
Conclude the programme, gain ongoing recognition as one of Europe's ventures to watch.
Visibility & positioning
Press, spotlight features and a platform within Europe's CCSI & tech ecosystem.
Exclusive tech perks & partnerships
Access to essential tools and benefits designed for growing teams.
