STARTS in MOTION: business learning for tech-art projects

Sector: Culture and creative industries
Type: Programme
Location: Online
Deadline: Finished
Organiser: Other

This is a programme for projects which combine technologies and art (tech-art). You will explore the business side of your creative work and pitch it to international partners. 
 
During mentoring sessions and workshops by experts from the EU you will learn about:

  • Business plan
  • Business model: with a specific interest on creative entrepreneurship, open source, creative commons and alternative pricing methodologies
  • Public funding: tips to access opportunities for the creative business and building a strong application
  • Private funding: how it works and which strategies fit you better, introductions to business angels, investors, and advice on crowdfunding
  • Storytelling, marketing and pitching
  • Intellectual property and patenting: fundamentals and strategies to implement to protect rights when entering the market

 The programme will take place online from March till July 2021. 
 
The programme is a part of S+T+ARTS initiative of the European Commission to foster alliances of science, technology and the arts. 
This is one of the thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.
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What do I get?
  • Opportunity to make up a tailor-made mentoring plan. The programme manager will help to specify your needs and objectives
  • Group workshops with experts from the EU who research business issues related to your field
  • Up to 3 hours of individual mentoring sessions 
  • Opportunity to pitch your project for investors, sponsors and partners
  • Belonging to the S+T+ARTS network that will support you beyond the programme
Can I apply?
This programme is for you if you work on tech-art solution and prototype at any stage: 
  • Creating 
  • Ready for the market 
  • In the market and ready to scale-up
What do I need to apply?
Completed application form where you have to provide:
  • Short bio for each team member
  • Link to the online presentation of your project
  • Precise description of your project
  • Description of your market segment, competitors and target customer
How do I apply?
Fill in the online application form in English. 
Good to know
  • If earlier you received funding from S+T+ARTS and that project is already finished, you can apply. 
  • You can check the schedule and the list of experts of the programme. 

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