EIT Culture & Creativity Launches New Creative Tech Venture Support Scheme

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Culture and 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.

Online info sessions will take place on 20 October and 10 November at 10:00. Register here.