EIT C&C: Regular Open Call for Acceleration of SMEs and Scale-ups - Business Plan 2024–2025

Call Guidelines "Regular Open Call for Acceleration of SMEs and Scale-ups - Business Plan 2024–2025". First Calls for Proposals 2024 - Version 1.0 (September 2024). Objective EIT Culture & Creativity is launching an online accelerator programme in autumn 2024 for SMEs and scaleups in the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI), focusing on fashion, architecture, cultural heritage, audiovisual media, and games. The programme offers tailored support, mentorship, and strategic guidance from a network of experts, aiming to enhance participants' capabilities, facilitate growth, and support expansion into new market segments and international markets. This initiative is designed to empower creative companies, driving innovation and fostering economic and social impact across Europe. The primary objective of this call is to identify and support SMEs and scale-ups in the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) to participate in EIT Culture & Creativity’s internal acceleration programmes. EIT Culture & Creativity’s acceleration programme aims to: Foster innovation and creativity within the CCSI by supporting SMEs and scale-ups that address sector-specific challenges. Enhance the market readiness of innovative solutions and business models in the CCSI. Provide tailored support through mentoring and coaching from a network of universities, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and expert...