Financial Support to Startups and Scaleups | Shape Acceleration & Scale Post-Acceleration

About

The EIT Culture & Creativity offers financial support and tailored services to startups and scaleups in the Cultural and Creative Sectors, aiming to enhance their growth, investment readiness, and international expansion potential.

Benefits

• 💰Up to €500,000 — Financial support for growth and international expansion
• 🚀Tailored venture development services — Strengthening commercial execution and investment readiness
• 🎓Participation in structured support — Includes coaching, online workshops, and Demo Days

Eligibility Criteria

• Legally established for-profit entities in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries
• Startups with validated market need and early traction for Shape Programme
• Startups and scaleups with product-market fit and recurring revenues for Scale Programme

Participation Commitments

• 🗓️ Active engagement required — Participation in kick-off, coaching, and workshops
• 📄 Submission of detailed application documents — Including pitch deck and financial statements
• ⏳ Adherence to project timelines — Projects start in January 2027

Target Region

EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries

Target Sector

Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI)