EIT Culture & Creativity Accelerator

European accelerator programme for fashion projects

Category: Calls for proposals
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Are you an SME or a scale-up in the fashion industry?

The EIT Creative and Cultural Industries has launched its first accelerator programme for 2024-2025. This unique online/hybrid training program will provide your business with the tools, expertise, services and connections needed to scale in international and global markets.

Who should apply?

Creative SMEs or scale-ups (minimum 3 years old) in industries such as:

  • Fashion
  • Architecture
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Audiovisual Media and Gaming
  • Innovative businesses combining elements from these sectors, or leveraging the latest digital or circular technologies.
Conditions
  • An innovative business idea with potential for global impact.
  • A strong drive to succeed combined with an openness to adopting new business models.
  • Demonstrable growth and turnover (with a minimum annual average of 5% sustained over the past 2 years.
What’s in it for your company?

Your company will benefit from an 8-week acceleration programme led by top European speakers, trainers, and mentors, valued at €20,000. This intensive programme will provide you with expert guidance, hands-on workshops, and invaluable connections within the industry.

You’ll also build a strong network of peers and professionals while enhancing your business model.

EIT ICC?

EIT Culture & Creativity (EIT CC) is the 9th Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) for the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries.

By fostering interdisciplinary and cross-sectorial collaboration for stakeholders from education, innovation, research, business and culture, EIT CC provides new connections and unique opportunities from its European innovation community across 15 sectors and 30 nations. Its purpose is to help all players in the European Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries to turn innovation into impact.

Promoting Creative Minds

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