This call is now closed. Learn about the selected courses here.
EIT Culture & Creativity invites you to submit proposals for 2025 continuous professional development (CPD) courses, designed to upskill professionals in the cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI), address critical skills gaps and foster innovation in all EIT CC priority areas (Fashion, Architecture, Cultural Heritage, Audio-Visual Media, and Gaming) in support of Europe’s green, digital, and social transitions.
DEADLINE EXTENDED ‼️
The application deadline for the CPD Courses Call (EIT-labelled and non-labelled) has been extended to 25 April 2025 at 17:00 CET. This extension offers applicants more time to finalise and submit high-quality proposals. Please refer to the updated call guidelines for revised dates and details.
Milestones
Call opening
11 February 2025
Call closure
25 April 2025 at 17.00 CET
Eligibility & admissibility
Late April – Early May 2025
External evaluation
May 2025
Portfolio selection
End of May 2025
Results to applicants
Early June 2025
Publication of results
Early July 2025 (1 month standstill period)
Projects start date
Tentative projects start date: Early July 2025
Who can apply?
- Higher Education Institutions (HEIs): Universities and academic institutions providing tertiary education and professional training.
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers: Institutions focused on skills-based learning for career development.
- Business sector entities: Startups, scaleups, micro entreprises, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and large companies, particularly those involved in CCSI innovation.
- Knowledge and innovation institutions: Research institutions, innovation and technology centres engaged in applied or technological research and education, or cultural institutions with sectoral insights to enhance project outcomes may also be part of the consortium as third additional partner for EIT-labelled courses.
EIT-labelled CPD courses
- Course 1, Entrepreneurship & Creative Thinking: Foresight, strategic innovation, and creative leadership.
- Course 2, Entrepreneurship & Emerging Technologies: AI, AR, and VR for creative processes and digital mentorship.
- Course 3, Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Architecture: Circular design, bio-based materials, and climate-resilient urban planning.
- Course 4, Entrepreneurship & Gaming: Emerging gaming technologies, market competitiveness, and platform integration.
- Course 5, Youth Entrepreneurship: Targeted training for young people (ages 15–24), focusing on entrepreneurial skills, digital tools, and sustainable practices.
Non-EIT-labelled CPD courses
- Course 1, Architecture: Sustainable renovation, circular design, and bio-based materials.
- Course 2, Audio-Visual Media: AI, data analytics, IP protection, and content monetisation.
- Course 3, Cultural Heritage: Digital tools for archiving, storytelling, and craft preservation.
- Course 4, Fashion: Circular design, digital supply chain optimisation, and SME growth strategies.
- Course 5, Gaming: Advanced technologies (AI, AR/VR), global market strategies, and diversity promotion.
EIT-labelled CPD courses
Proposals may be submitted by a consortium of 2-3 partners, including:
- Consortium partner 1 and project lead: Educational partner (HEI or VET provider).
- Consortium partner 2: Business partner (e.g. startup, scaleup, micro entreprises, SME, or large company).
- Consortium partner 3 (optional): Research institution, innovation and technology centre engaged in applied or technological research and education, or cultural institution with sectoral insights to enhance project outcomes. sals may be submitted by a consortium of 2-3 partners, including:
Non-EIT-labelled CPD courses
Proposals may be submitted by a single applicant or a consortium of 2 partners:
- Single applicants: Only HEIs or VET providers.
- Consortium: HEI or VET provider as the educational partner and project lead, one business partner (e.g. startup, scaleup, micro entreprises, SME, or large company) as consortium partner 2.
EIT-labelled CPD courses
- EITHE07.1 – Graduates from EIT-labelled programmes: Minimum 30 graduates per course, including detailed reporting on participant demographics and programme details.
- EITHE07.2 – EIT RIS Graduates from EIT-labelled programmes: Minimum 9 RIS graduates, with similar reporting requirements.
- EITHE09.1 – Students enrolled in EIT-labelled programmes: At least 55 students enrolled per course, tracked and reported.
- Additional KPI CCSI02 – Students / professionals with new entrepreneurial skills: Minimum 20 participants demonstrating new entrepreneurial skills, with supporting data and evidence provided in reporting.
Non-EIT-labelled CPD courses
- EITHE08.1 – Participants in non-labelled education and training: Minimum 290 participants successfully completing courses, with breakdowns of enrolment and completion by demographics and programme type.
- EITHE08.2 – EIT RIS Participants in (non-degree) education and training: At least 87 participants from RIS countries completing the courses, with detailed reporting, with supporting data and evidence provided in reporting.
- Additional KPI CCSI02 – Students / professionals with new entrepreneurial skills: Minimum 20 participants demonstrating new entrepreneurial skills, with supporting data and evidence provided in reporting.
1.Preparation (1–1.5 months maximum)
- Course design
- Content creation
- Setup
2. Implementation (Varies by course type)
- EIT-labelled CPD courses: 1–3 months (maximum)
- Non-EIT-labelled CPD courses: 1–4 weeks (maximum)
- Delivery and feedback collection
3. Post-Course (1 month maximum)
- Evaluation
- Reporting
- Sustainability planning
For the admissibility, eligibility, evaluation and portfolio selection criteria please see the call guidelines.
The application form will be available from 11 February 2025 until 25 April 2025 17:00 CET.
Please make sure you have a Participant Identification Code (PIC). If you lack a PIC, you will need to register first on the EU Funding & Tender Portal.
Please submit your proposal here:
The following list of documents need to be submitted
- Application form, available on Monday platform (link above)
- Budget plan and EIT funding request (template below)
- Work plan and project timeline as Gantt chart
- Link to video demonstration
Key documents for your application
EDUCATION CALL
Call guidelines
— amended 11.04.2025
EDUCATION CALL
Budget plan and EIT funding request template
EDUCATION CALL
Eligibility of expenditure
EDUCATION CALL
FAQ
Useful links to prepare your application:
PIC Registration Guidance
External link
EIT Culture & Creativity Strategic Agenda 2024-2027
External link
List of participating countries in Horizon Europe
External link
Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement (HE MGA)
External link
EU Financial Regulation (Article 61)
External link
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
External link
EIT Label Handbook for Quality system for non-degree education and training and EIT Competence Certification Model
External link
Ethics: Self-assessment
External link
Webinar 1
Evaluation criteria and application process: Information session covering eligibility and evaluation criteria, assessment and application process, and requirements for both EIT-labelled and non-EIT-labelled CPD proposals.18 February 2025, 11:00-12:00 CET.
Click here to view the recording: EIT Culture & Creativity_ Education Call 2025 – Webinar 1.mp4
Webinar 2
Hands-on demonstration: Proposal preparation and submission process, including information on the application platform, detailed submission steps and budget setup. 18 February 2025, 12:00-12:30 CET.
Click here to view the recording: EIT Culture & Creativity_ Education Call 2025 – Webinar 2.mp4
Webinar 3
Overview: Information session on the strategic focus and call course topics, including distinctions between EIT-labelled and non-EIT-labelled courses.18 February 2025, 13.00-14.00 CET.
Click here to view the recording: EIT Culture & Creativity_ Education Call 2025 – Webinar 3.mp4
Contact
In addition to the information sessions, applicants may submit their inquiries via the official EIT Culture & Creativity Contact Form:
This form should be used for all questions related to call content, technical aspects, thematic focus, administrative, financial, or procedural matters.
The relevant team will review and respond accordingly to provide clear and aligned guidance throughout the application process.