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Call for application to participate in the EIT Culture & Creativity Incubation Programmes in Architecture and Cultural Heritage 2025

Submission & evaluation process

Submission & Evaluation Process

Step 1: Submit your application

Applicants must complete and submit their proposals via the official EIT Culture & Creativity application platform by 11 July 2025 at 17:00 CET. Applications must be submitted in English and include:

  1. Completed online form
  2. Video presentation (max. 3 minutes)
  3. Declaration of Honour

Step 2: Admissibility & Eligibility Check

All proposals will undergo a formal check to ensure:

  1. Timely submission
  2. Completion of all required documents
  3. Eligibility of the applicant(s): Individuals or teams from EU Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries
  4. Alignment with the call’s thematic focus (Architecture or Cultural Heritage)

Step 3: External Evaluation

Eligible proposals will be assessed by independent experts across four criteria:

  1. Strategic Fit – Relevance to EIT CC’s priority areas and incubation goals
  2. Excellence – Innovation potential, clarity of idea, and problem-solution fit
  3. Impact – Market potential and social/cultural value
  4. Implementation – Feasibility, commitment, and team capacity

Each criterion is scored, with a maximum total of 100 points.

Step 4: Final Selection

Projects scoring at least 60/100 may be recommended for participation. The final list of selected proposals will be confirmed by EIT Culture & Creativity’s Selection Committee, considering also portfolio balance and strategic fit.

Step 5: Notification & Onboarding

Successful applicants will be informed in August 2025 and must confirm their participation. They will be onboarded and required to attend the kick-off activities starting 22 September 2025.

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Further information

https://eit-culture-creativity.eu/incubation-programme-2025/

Task description

EIT CULTURE & CREATIVITY’S INCUBATION PROGRAMME 2025

Building on its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI), EIT Culture & Creativity is launching the Spark Programme (Incubation). This initiative supports aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage start-ups in developing innovative solutions within Architecture and Cultural Heritage, offering structured training, mentorship, and strategic guidance to transform ideas into viable businesses.

The Spark Programme is a regular open call featuring an 8–10 week incubation programme designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and industry connections needed to launch and grow their businesses.

Key Features:

  1. Structured Training & Mentorship – including a 2–3 day in-person kick-off event, personalised coaching, and expert mentoring.
  2. Entrepreneurial Mindset Development – focused on resilience, problem-solving, and opportunity recognition.
  3. Business Model & Market Validation – guidance to define business models and identify market opportunities.
  4. Product Development – support for building and testing Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
  5. Legal & Financial Fundamentals – including IP, contracts, and financial planning.
  6. Pitching & Presentation Skills – coaching for investor and stakeholder engagement.
  7. Networking & Strategic Connections – access to mentors, industry experts, and potential partners.

The call was originally launched on 6 May 2025. It is now also published on the Funding & Tenders Portal for transparency and traceability purposes

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