Startup Program for Creative Project Development
    Startup Program for Creative Project Development
    Grant

    Startup Program for Creative Project Development

    Apply by Sep 11, 2025

    About

    The Nordic Culture Fund has launched a Startup Program aimed at supporting early-stage arts and culture projects that enhance cooperation among Nordic countries and promote creative development. This opportunity is specifically designed for projects that involve collaboration across at least three countries, with a focus on strengthening the arts and culture sector in the Nordic region. Eligible applicants can receive funding for various stages of their projects, including preliminary work, production, presentation, and dissemination, making it an attractive option for those looking to develop innovative cultural initiatives.

    Benefits

    • Funding support for all directly related costs of the project
    • Promotion of early-stage project development
    • Strengthening arts and culture cooperation between Nordic countries
    • Increased feasibility of creative project realization

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Projects must strengthen Nordic cooperation and creative ambitions
    • Applicants should be actively engaged in arts and culture
    • Projects must involve collaboration from at least three countries, with at least two being Nordic countries (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Åland Islands, Faroe Islands, Greenland)

    Target Region

    Nordic Countries

    Target Sector

    Arts and Culture

    Nordic Culture Fund

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