Call window open Creative Europe — Creative Innovation Lab 2027: cross-sectoral audiovisual innovation (CREA-CROSS-2027-INNOVLAB)
Creative Europe call worth €7,183,502 for innovative tools, models or solutions used in the audiovisual sector and in at least one other sector: music, books or museums. EU funding of up to 80%, submission by 22 April 2027, 17:00 (Brussels).
- Who can apply
- Private and public entities
- Total budget
- €7,183,502 for 2027
- Funding amount
- EU funding of up to 80% of project costs
- Submission period
- 20 October 2026 – 22 April 2027, 17:00 (Brussels time)
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Who can apply
Private and public entities: technology companies, start-ups, audiovisual organisations and cultural and creative sector organisations. The participation of business incubators and accelerators is encouraged. The project must necessarily link the audiovisual sector with at least one of the music, book or museum sectors. Eligible countries and consortium composition are described in the call document.
What it covers
- Designing, developing or disseminating innovative tools, models and solutions applicable in the audiovisual sector and in at least one of the music, book or museum sectors
- Using virtual worlds as a new environment for promoting European content, renewing audiences and boosting the competitiveness of European content industries
- Innovative business tools: rights management and monetisation (including bundled subscriptions), and data collection and analysis for content creation and audience development, using technologies such as AI, big data, blockchain, virtual worlds or NFTs
- Greener practices that reduce the environmental impact of the audiovisual sector and the other cultural sectors
- Solutions that increase the circulation, visibility, discoverability, availability, diversity and audience of European content across borders
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Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for submitting to Creative Innovation Lab 2027?
The call CREA-CROSS-2027-INNOVLAB opened on 20 October 2026. Applications are submitted in a single stage, by 22 April 2027 at 17:00 (Brussels time), on the European Commission's Funding & Tenders portal.
What is the budget of the Creative Innovation Lab 2027 call?
The budget allocated to the call is 7,183,502 euro, from the 2027 budget of the Creative Europe programme (cross-sectoral strand), managed by EACEA.
How much of a Creative Innovation Lab project does the EU fund?
The EU covers up to 80% of project costs; the partners provide the rest. The grant is budget-based, meaning it is based on the project's actual costs, not on a lump sum.
Who can apply to Creative Innovation Lab?
Private and public entities can apply: technology companies, start-ups, audiovisual organisations and cultural and creative sector organisations. The involvement of business incubators and accelerators is encouraged. The project must necessarily involve the audiovisual sector and at least one of the music, book or museum sectors.
What does Creative Innovation Lab not fund?
Content production or development costs and the costs of organising cultural events are not eligible. Multimedia art projects, immersive tours, music videos, promotional works, talk shows, tourism promotion documentaries and e-learning platforms are also excluded.
When are the evaluation results announced?
According to the timetable on the European Commission's portal, evaluation takes place from May to September 2027, and grant agreements are signed in January 2028.
How long does it take to prepare the application?
It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.
What happens if I do not qualify?
We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.
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