Innovative tools and business models
Summary
The Creative Europe call, reference CREA-MEDIA-2027-INNOVBUSMOD, supports projects developing or spreading innovative tools and business models to improve the visibility, availability, audience and diversity of European works, as well as the competitiveness and greening of the European audiovisual industry, including videogames. It also aims to help the industry adapt to opportunities from artificial intelligence and contribute to the Apply AI Strategy.
Activities may include subtitling, accessibility, discoverability or recommendation tools; rights-management and data-analysis tools; new distribution business models; and tools using new technologies. Hardware development, such as cameras or virtual headsets, is not covered. Applications must include suitable strategies for sustainability and environmental responsibility, gender balance, inclusion, diversity and representativeness, as well as plans to disclose the action’s inputs and results, including to public authorities, Member States and the audiovisual industry. The call will also assess attracting private and own investment, and the project’s ability to apply for a sound and reasonable level of EU public funding below the authorised 80%.
Applicants from Cyprus may apply as an EU member state, subject to the call’s eligibility conditions. Applications must be submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders portal by 14 January 2027. The source does not verify a closing time or timezone; check the official call page.
How to apply
This Creative Europe action supports the development or spread of innovative tools and business models for the European audiovisual industry. Applicants from Cyprus may apply, subject to the eligibility conditions of the call.
- Include in the application adequate strategies for a more sustainable and environmentally respectful industry, and for gender balance, inclusion, diversity and representativeness.
- Include plans for disclosing the inputs and results of the action, including communicating them to public authorities, Member States and the audiovisual industry.
- Submit the application through the EU Funding & Tenders portal by 14 January 2027, 00:00 UTC.
- Strategies for a more sustainable and environmentally respectful industry, and for gender balance, inclusion, diversity and representativeness.
- Plans for disclosing the inputs and results of the action.
- Applicants from Cyprus, as an EU member state, subject to the eligibility conditions of the call.
- How to apply
- Online
This guide is compiled from public information and is unofficial. Check the official page for the current requirements.