The EIT Culture & Creativity Innovation Projects 2026 call is now accepting applications to support innovations nearing market readiness in the architecture, audiovisual, and fashion sectors. The aim is to accelerate their transition from Technology Readiness Level 7 to market implementation.
In the first phase, a single entity (startup, scale-up, SME, or large company) must submit a short proposal outlining the innovation and a preliminary analysis of the market, intellectual property, and regulatory aspects. The 30 selected proposals will receive €20,000 to develop a business development plan for the full second-phase application.
The second phase requires a consortium of two to three independent entities to submit the application, led by the initial applicant and including a mandatory commercialization partner. Up to 11 projects may receive up to €900,000 each, covering up to 70% of eligible costs over 18 months.
Thematic areas include circular construction and climate adaptation in architecture; responsible artificial intelligence and intellectual property monetization in audiovisual; and circularity and digitalization in fashion. Entities established in eligible Horizon Europe countries can apply.
An online information session about the call will be held on October 7, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Lisbon time). Further details are available through the provided links.
