EIT Culture & Creativity – Spark: up to €30,000 for new fashion- and architecture-tech ventures
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) · EIT Culture & Creativity
EIT Culture & Creativity, Κοινότητα Καινοτομίας του EIT (EIT Culture & Creativity, an EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community)
In plain words
Up to €30,000 and a 9-month programme for people or teams without a company yet who are building a tech idea in fashion, architecture or materials. If selected, you must set up a company within 3 months. Up to 35 ideas will be chosen.
Who can apply
Early-stage founders (individuals or small multidisciplinary teams) in an EU or Horizon Europe associated country, without a registered company for the idea, who are already testing or validating it.
What it pays for
Up to €30,000 per idea (up to 100% of eligible costs), a 2–3 day bootcamp (CreaTech Startup Sprint) in a European city and a 9-month online programme with coaching, mentoring and workshops (about March–December 2027).
What must be true for you
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- Based in an EU or Horizon Europe associated country.
- No company yet for the idea; a new company must be set up by month 3.
- The idea is already being tested (not just an idea) and is about technology in materials and the built environment (fashion, architecture).
- After incorporation: registration on the Funding & Tenders Portal and a PIC.
How to apply
- Read the call guidelines on the EIT Culture & Creativity Spark page.
- Fill in the application form and Part B.
- Attach a budget with the amount requested, a Lean Startup Canvas and a Venture Execution Plan.
- Submit by 16 Nov 2026, 17:00.
- If selected, set up the company by month 3 and complete its validation on the EU Portal.
Where to apply: EIT Culture & Creativity – eit-culture-creativity.eu/your-opportunities/c…
Deadline
Deadline 16 November 2026, 17:00 CET (18:00 Greek time).
Sources we read
Research notes: Total budget €1.05M for up to 35 concepts. Size 'startup' here means a company still to be founded. This round focuses on Materials & Built Environment (fashion and architecture): applicants must work in those industries on a tech-centric solution (material innovation, hardware or digital), have no registered company for the concept yet, and incorporate a new company by month 3. Checked on the official page 17/10/2026; no extension.