Creative Europe
Researchers can receive funding from Creative Europe by participating in initiatives promoting and enhancing artistic and cultural cooperation. You can apply for funding to join networks and platforms, engage in policy cooperation, and participate in mobility schemes for artists and professionals. It has a budget of €2.44 billion in the period 2021-2027.
Main content
Creative Europe comprises three main pillars: Culture, Media, and Cross-sectoral. The Culture pillar supports cultural and creative organizations and professionals in working across borders, reaching new audiences, and developing their skills and competencies. The Media pillar aids the European audiovisual sector in producing, distributing, and promoting high-quality content that reflects Europe's diversity and values. The Cross-sectoral pillar supports cross-cutting initiatives fostering policy cooperation, innovation, research, and data collection in the cultural and creative sectors.
Who is it for?
Creative Europe provides opportunities to enhance research, education, and outreach activities in the cultural and creative sectors. All EU and associated counties organizations that have this in their portfolio can apply. Universities can:
- Collaborate with leading cultural and creative organizations and professionals from different countries and disciplines
- Access new sources of funding, expertise, and networks
- Contribute to the development of innovative solutions and best practices for the cultural and creative sectors
- Showcase their excellence and impact in the cultural and creative fields
- Engage with diverse audiences and stakeholders at local, national, and European levels.
What discipline is it aimed at?
Creative Europe is particularly relevant for researchers and educators in creative arts disciplines such as visual arts, performing arts, literature, music, architecture, design, fashion, film, television, radio, video games, virtual reality, and augmented reality. These disciplines are covered by Creative Europe's Culture and Media pillars, which support a wide range of projects aiming to:
- Strengthen the artistic quality, diversity, and circulation of European cultural and creative works
- Enhance the skills, competencies, and employability of cultural and creative professionals
- Increase the audience reach, engagement, and participation in European cultural and creative activities
- Promote social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and European identity through culture and creativity
How to Apply
Creative Europe offers different types of funding opportunities depending on the objectives, activities, and beneficiaries of each project. These include:
- Grants: direct financial support to selected projects or organizations contributing to Creative Europe's objectives
- Prizes: recognition and visibility for outstanding achievements or initiatives in the cultural and creative sectors
- Guarantees: financial instruments facilitating access to loans for cultural and creative organizations or enterprise
Check out the Funding and Tenders portal for Creative Europe calls and the Creative Europe Website
See the official UiB Guide to EU application for more details
Financing Level
Creative Europe co-finances projects, the rates differ depending on the type of action but vary from 50% to 80% of eligible costs.
Contact your local advisor or the Research and Innovation Department (FIA) for questions
