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 businesses 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.
Who Should Apply?
EIT CC is 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 EIT CC’s prestigious “100 to Watch” list!
Programme Structure
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.
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.