EIT Culture & Creativity launches new Creative Tech Venture support scheme

EIT Culture & Creativity opened a new funding call to help early-stage founders turn creative tech concepts into scalable ventures.

The New Ventures in Creative Tech Call (Spark) supports selected founders with up to €30,000 per team and a nine-month venture-creation programme offering funding, coaching, mentoring, business training, and access to EIT Culture & Creativity’s pan-European network. The first cohort focuses on technology-driven ventures in Materials & Built Environment, including fashion, architecture, and advanced and circular materials.
Future programmes will expand into additional sectors. Applicants must be based in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe associated country.

The deadline to apply is 16 November 2026, 17:00 CET. Online information sessions will take place on 20 October and 10 November.