Creative Impact Fund: grants for innovative creative projects

Sector: Culture and creative industries
Type: Grant
Location: Europe
Deadline: Finished
Organiser: Other

This is a chance to get up to EUR 200,000 to implement a bold idea that will change the world for the better. Scale your business or test a solution to help fight inequality, deal with the pandemic consequences, or solve another urgent problem.

The competition is managed by the Creative Impact Research Centre Europe, This is one of the thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.

More about the programme

What do I get?
  • If you already have a startup, EUR 200,000 for scaling it
  • If you only have an idea, EUR 50,000 to test it
Can I apply?

The organisers are waiting for applications from artists, entrepreneurs, students and consortia that:

  • Have a bold idea that will change the world for the better
  • Work in the field of culture and creative industries
  • Reside in Ukraine, the EU or one of the other Council of Europe countries
What do I need to apply?
  • CV of the core team 
  • Detailed description of the project idea
  • Description of the project methodology
  • Expected results and how they align with Creative Impact Fund objectives
  • Detailed project and budget plan

The application must be in English and should not exceed five pages excluding project and budget plan.

How do I apply?
  • Fill in the short form to get access to the application portal. The deadline is 13 March.
  • Complete the application and attach the necessary documents. The deadline is 27 March.
  • If you want to apply for EUR 200,000, pitch your idea during the online-event on 13-14 April.
Good to know
  • The results of the competition will be announced on 28 April 2023. The organisers will choose 13 winner projects: five successful start-ups and eight projects that want to test the idea.

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