EIT Culture & Creativity: Open Call: Spark - Incubation Programme 2025

Open Call: Spark - Incubation Programme 2025. Objective This programme aims to support the creation of new ventures in the architecture and cultural heritage sectors. EIT Culture & Creativity launches its 2025 call for applications for the Spark – Incubation Programme, designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage innovators in the architecture and cultural heritage sectors. The programme offers individuals and teams the opportunity to develop their business ideas, validate their market potential, build a minimum viable product (MVP), and compete for financial prizes at the Demo Day. Scope and topics of the call The Spark (Incubation) Programme helps aspiring entrepreneurs transform ideas into viable businesses. Focus areas include: Architecture: Sustainable building practices, climate-resilient urban planning, digital transformation in construction. Cultural Heritage: Immersive AR/VR experiences, digital transformation projects, innovative business models for cultural heritage valorisation. What does the call offer? Selected participants receive training, mentorship, market validation support, and access to industry networks. They also receive: An all-expenses-paid, in-person kick-off bootcamp in Europe Weekly online entrepreneurial training sessions. Personalised mentoring and strategic coaching. Participation in the Demo Day. Networking with mentors, experts, and potential partners. The opportunity to compete for financial prizes of up to €10,000. Free membership in...