EIT Culture & Creativity: Shape and Scale - financial support for Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries
Financial support for cultural and creative startups and scaleups looking to accelerate growth, attract investment, and expand internationally.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to €200,000
- Deadline
- 12 Oct 2026 · 14 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Startups & early-stage founders
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Plain English summary
This opportunity, part of the EIT Culture & Creativity program, offers financial support and venture development services for UK cultural and creative startups and scaleups. Businesses can receive up to €200,000 to strengthen commercial execution, enhance investment readiness, and facilitate international expansion, with specific tracks for early-traction and market-proven ventures. It targets tech-enabled, market-driven, and IP-leveraged solutions in sectors like Fashion, Architecture, and Audio Visual Media.
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Who this is best for
- Startups & early-stage founders
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Up to €200,000
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Established businesses trading for many years
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Legally established for-profit entities in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (including the UK) developing tech-enabled, market-driven, and IP-leveraged solutions.
- Must be registered in the EU Funding & tender opportunities portal.
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