EIT Culture & Creativity is more than a network. It’s a collaborative ecosystem bringing together individuals, organisations and institutions representing Europe’s Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI). By joining our community, you become part of a dynamic initiative that empowers innovation, supports sustainable growth and amplifies impact. Whether you’re seeking investment, visibility, connections or inspiration, our membership opens the door to a world of opportunities tailored to your goals.

Why join our community? Our value proposition

Culture and creativity thrive through collaboration! As Europe's dedicated institutional partnership for the cultural and creative sectors, we mobilise diverse stakeholders to achieve collective progress that no single player could reach alone.

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Connect

Build strategic relationships across borders with peers, emerging talent, industry leaders and growth-stage investors.

Access

Gain insider advantage through proprietary market intelligence, career pathways and curated grants ecosystems.

Leverage

Amplify your voice in influencing regulations and funding frameworks that define the evolution of creative industries.

Lead

Pioneer cross-disciplinary innovation by collaborating with excellence spanning sectors and cultures through our unique pan-European position.

Your benefits: Our services

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Governance

As a core partner, contribute to the future of the organisation with voting rights for the General Assembly

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Finance & Funding

Explore investment opportunities, discover venture-building initiatives, and connect with potential investors at our annual Investment Forum

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Networking

Access our pan-European network to build meaningful new collaborations. Meet key players at our flagships events, join experts groups, and bring shared resources toward a common goal

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Policy & Regulation

Stay ahead through expert insights, analysis and authoritative reports, or become a co-host for the Cities & Regions Network Forum

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Market Engagement

Attend industry gatherings, uncover new market trends and innovative ventures, and gain recognition

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Digital Hub

Access our online community featuring a discussion forum, job market, events, investment opportunities and more

Our community offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to accelerate your growth and impact. You tap into a strategic ecosystem where innovation meets opportunity. Whether you're just starting your journey as an Associate Member or driving change as a Core Partner, our tiered membership and partnership model ensures you obtain the right resources at the right time to amplify your presence across Europe's creative and cultural sectors. Benefits vary according to level, with tailored opportunities and services designed to match your role and engagement within the community.

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Membership options

The community offers a broad range of benefits and services fit for both individuals and organisations regardless of their size, mission or subsector. Once you have made your choice, you will access a free 3-month trial period. Please note that membership is an annual subscription, any change should be communicated to EIT Culture & Creativity before 30 September of each year.

PARTNERS

Core Partner

Become part of the governance structure and take a seat in the General Assembly.

Students, Researcher, Artists

Not applicable

Small Organisations, Micro-Entreprises

25.000 Euros

Medium Organisations

25.000 Euros

Large Organisations

25.000 Euros

Cooperation Partner

Boost your opportunities to collaborate and engage with stakeholders across the European CCSI ecosystem.

Students, Researcher, Artists

Not applicable

Small Organisations, Micro-Entreprises

5.000 Euros

Medium Organisations

15.000 Euros

Large Organisations

20.000 Euros

MEMBERS

Community Participant

Position your organisation in the CCSI ecosystem in your region.

Students, Researcher, Artists

Coming soon

Small Organisations, Micro-Entreprises

500 Euros

Medium Organisations

2.500 Euros

Large Organisations

5.000 Euros

Associate

Tap on the opportunities EIT Culture & Creativity offer to creatives, artists, students and people from all walks of life.

Students, Researcher, Artists

No fee

Small Organisations, Micro-Entreprises

No fee

Medium Organisations

No fee

Large Organisations

No fee

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Digital Hub

Your gateway to Europe's cultural and creative sectors

Unlock exclusive resources, tailored support and networking opportunities by creating your free account today and becoming an associate. The EIT Culture & Creativity Digital Hub is the premier platform for professionals in Europe's Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI).

Become part of our community and fast-track your progress in education, innovation, business creation and transformation.

Everyone is welcome in EIT Culture & Creativity!

Tap on the opportunities EIT Culture & Creativity offer to creatives, artists, students and people from all walks of life.

Individuals joining our community as Associates enjoy the following benefits:

Digital Hub access

  • Forum: lead and participate in discussions, present your services or recruit for your programme
  • Event calendar: promote your event and discover a large selection of CCSI events happening across Europe
  • Regional groups: join the discussion with local actors
  • Job market: recruit your next talent or service provider or browse for opportunities
  • Investment market: upload your pitch deck to reach potential new investors and collaborators

Finance access

  • Opportunity to apply to become one of Investment Network Delegates

Policy & regulation

  • Opportunity to apply to become one of our Cities & Regions Delegates

Becoming an Associate entails the following obligations:

  • Adherence to EIT Culture & Creativity’s Code of Conduct and Anti-fraud Strategy.
  • Associates do not legally join the EIT CCSI e.V

Community Participant

Position yourself or your organisation in the CCSI ecosystem in your region.

As a Community Participant, you enjoy the following benefits:

Network access

  • Onboarding meeting with our team members
  • Visibility: Your company name will be listed on our website
  • Invitation to our annual Innovation Forum
  • Regular showcasing opportunities in your region
  • Apply to be an Ambassador

Market access

  • Meet regional industry partners through regular industry events
  • Co-host topical events with the EIT Culture & Creativity Regional Hubs

Finance access

  • Match-making with our network
  • Invitation to the annual Investment Forum, meeting potential investors and key market players

Policy & regulation

  • Invitation to participate in the Cities & Regions Forum
  • Access expert reports on current trends and topics of interest

Digital Hub access

  • Forum: lead and participate in discussions, present your services or recruit for your programme
  • Event calendar: promote your event and discover a large selection of CCSI events happening across Europe
  • Regional groups: join the discussion with local actors
  • Job market: recruit your next talent or service provider or browse for opportunities
  • Investment market: upload your pitch deck to reach potential new investors and collaborators

Becoming a Community Participant entails the following obligations:

  • Adherence to EIT Culture & Creativity’s Code of Conduct and Anti-fraud Strategy.

  • Paying the annual fee.

  • Community Participants do not legally become a partner of the EIT CCSI e.V

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Cooperation Partners

Boost your opportunities to collaborate and engage with stakeholders across the European CCSI ecosystem.

Cooperation Partners legally join the EIT Culture & Creativity Association (EIT CCSI e.V) as extraordinary members. They have an observer role at the General Assembly, without a voting right.

As a Cooperation Partner, you enjoy the following benefits:

Network access

  • Tailored onboarding and exploration experience with a dedicated account manager
  • Visibility: Aside from company name, you will have logo-sharing and co-branding opportunities
  • Co-host events with us, such as the Innovation Forum, partner meeting, regional partner meetings or panels
  • Join Strategic Topic Groups on Audiovisual, Cultural Heritage, Fashion, Gaming, New European Bauhaus & Design, and New European Bauhaus & Resilience
  • Regular showcasing opportunities in Europe

Market access

  • Meet industry players throughout Europe, attending regular industry events
  • Logo visibility at the EIT Culture & Creativity booth as part of our partner wall
  • Access to innovative solutions across Europe
  • Use our regional offices temporarily

Finance access

  • Invite EIT Culture & Creativity to join your consortia
  • Co-host events with us, such as our Investment Forum, Demo Day or Business Roundtable
  • Propose or apply to venture building initiatives

Policy & regulation

  • Become a co-host for the Cities & Regions Forum
  • Access to ideation phase discussions on transformation initiatives and thought leadership initiatives 

Digital Hub access

  • Forum: lead and participate in discussions, present your services or recruit for your programme
  • Event calendar: promote your event and discover a large selection of CCSI events happening across Europe
  • Regional groups: join the discussion with local actors
  • Job market: recruit your next talent or service provider or browse for opportunities
  • Investment market: upload your pitch deck to reach potential new investors and collaborators

Becoming a Cooperation Partner entails the following obligations:

  • Adherence to the EIT Culture & Creativity Articles of Association, By-Laws and internal rules, including Code of Conduct and Anti-fraud Strategy.

  • Paying the annual fee.

Core Partners

Become part of the governance structure and take a seat in the General Assembly.

Core Partners legally join the EIT Culture & Creativity Association (EIT CCSI e.V) and become part of the governance structure. They acquire voting rights in the General Assembly and co-create the agenda of the KIC.

As a Core Partner, you enjoy the following benefits:

Governance

  • Core Partners have voting rights for the General Assembly of the EIT CCSI e.V. (the sole shareholder of the EIT Culture & Creativity GmbH).

Network access

  • Tailored onboarding and exploration experience with a dedicated account manager
  • Visibility: Aside from company name, you will have logo-sharing and co-branding opportunities
  • Co-host events with us, such as the Innovation Forum, EU partner meeting, regional partner meetings or panels
  • Join Strategic Topic Groups on Audiovisual, Cultural Heritage, Fashion, Gaming, New European Bauhaus & Design, and New European Bauhaus & Resilience
  • Regular showcasing opportunities in Europe
  • Join expert groups

Market access

  • Meet industry players throughout Europe, attending regular industry events
  • Logo visibility at the EIT Culture & Creativity booth as part of our partner wall
  • Access to innovative solutions across Europe
  • Use our regional offices temporarily

Finance access

  • Invite EIT Culture & Creativity to join your consortia
  • Co-host events with us, such as our Investment Forum, Demo Day or Business Roundtable
  • Propose or apply to venture building initiatives

Policy & regulation

  • Become a co-host for the Cities & Regions Forum
  • Access to ideation phase discussions on transformation initiatives and thought leadership initiatives 

Digital Hub access

  • Forum: lead and participate in discussions, present your services or recruit for your programme
  • Event calendar: promote your event and discover a large selection of CCSI events happening across Europe
  • Regional groups: join the discussion with local actors
  • Job market: recruit your next talent or service provider or browse for opportunities
  • Investment market: upload your pitch deck to reach potential new investors and collaborators

Becoming a Core Partner entails the following obligations:

  • Adherence to the EIT Culture & Creativity Articles of Association, By-Laws and internal rules, including Code of Conduct and Anti-fraud Strategy.

  • Paying the annual fee of € 25 000.