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Summary
This call for proposals aligns with the strategic objectives outlined in the EIT Culture & Creativity Strategic Agenda 2024-2027. This call specifically invites applications for the development and implementation of up to six innovative Master’s and/or PhD modules to be integrated into existing academic programmes. All proposals must address one or more of the EIT Culture & Creativity priority areas: Architecture, Audio-Visual Media, Cultural Heritage, Fashion, and Gaming. Emphasis is placed on embedding entrepreneurship education and emerging technologies into the curricula.
Detailed Call Description
The EIT CC Master’s & PhD Modules 2025 Call seeks proposals that focus on the development and implementation of up to six innovative Master’s or PhD Modules. A particular emphasis is placed on integrating entrepreneurship education and emerging technologies within the curricula of degree education Master’s or PhD programmes in Fashion, Architecture, Audio-Visual Media, Gaming, and Cultural Heritage.
By fostering a new generation of entrepreneurial and skilled graduates, EIT Culture & Creativity aims to accelerate the green, digital, and social transformations of Europe, contributing to a more competitive and resilient CCSI. All supported programmes are expected to apply for the EIT Label for excellent educational programmes that focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and leadership and are based on the knowledge triangle paradigm – the integration of business, education and research.
Supported programmes do not have to receive the EIT Label certification before applying to this call, but are expected to apply for the EIT Label within two years of initiation of the supported programme.
- EITHE07.1 – Graduates from EIT-labelled programmes: Minimum 30 graduates per module, including detailed reporting on participant demographics and programme details.
- EITHE07.2 – EIT RIS Graduates from EIT-labelled programmes: Minimum 9 RIS graduates, with similar reporting requirements.
- EITHE09.1 – Students enrolled in EIT-labelled programmes: At least 40 students enrolled per module, tracked and reported.
- CCSI02 – Students/professionals with new entrepreneurial skills: Minimum 30 participants demonstrating new entrepreneurial skills, with supporting data and evidence provided in reporting.
A detailed list of EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) countries can be found on the EIT website.
Further information in relation to the call challenges and topics, the KPIs, can be found inthe call document (please see the link under the Further information section of this email).
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The total EIT Culture & Creativity financial support provided is €1.650.000, allocated as follows:
- Six new Master’s and/or PhD Modules: Up to €275.000 for each selected eligible project. The intention of this call is to fund one module for each EIT Culture & Creativity priority area, plus one transversal module in emerging technologies, subject to the quality of the proposals. If an area does not have an eligible proposal at the required quality level (passing minimum evaluation threshold), then the next highest evaluated proposal from another area will be taken under consideration for receiving the grant.
All proposals must have a minimum co-funding rate of 20% across the project. Members within a consortium may have different individual co-funding rates, if the overall co-funding for the entire project meets the required minimum of 20%. Costs funded by other EU programmes or sources are not eligible as co-funding to avoid double funding.
Thematic Categories
- Culture
- Education and training
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Information Technology
- Youth
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Educational Institutions
- Large Enterprises
- Legal Entities
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Other Beneficiaries
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- Training Centres
Eligibility For Participation Notes
This call is open to all legal entities established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries, including SMEs, universities, research institutions, and large businesses.
Consortium composition
Proposals must be submitted by a consortium consisting of at least 3 independent legal entities from at least 2 different EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries.
The consortium must include:
- One Higher Education Institution (HEI) as the project lead, with the legal capacity to award Master’s or PhD degrees. The HEI is responsible for the academic design, delivery, and accreditation of the proposed module, ensuring educational quality and alignment with skill needs across the CCSI.
- At least one business member, such as a start-up, scale-up, micro-enterprise, SME, or large company active in the CCSI. Business members are expected to contribute to the market relevance, scalability, and long-term sustainability of the course. Their involvement should facilitate hands-on learning opportunities for students – for example, through internships, mentoring, innovation challenges, or collaborative project-based activities integrated into the curriculum.
- A third member must be included to strengthen the learning and innovation impact of the project. This member may be another HEI (ideally adding international value to the student experience), a research or innovation centre, or a cultural institution with sectoral expertise. Additional eligible types of partners include public sector bodies, non-profit foundations, creative hubs or incubators, sectoral associations, or professional networks active in the CCSI. Their participation must clearly demonstrate added value in terms of entrepreneurial capacity building, cross-sectoral collaboration, and enhanced educational outcomes.
Once an application is selected for EIT CC financial support, the financially supported entities will automatically become members of the EIT Culture & Creativity community. As members, they will benefit from the support of the KIC’s ecosystem. To continue their engagement after project implementation, they will be required to choose one of the membership categories described in page 17 of the Call Guidelines.
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In addition to the information sessions, applicants may submit their inquiries via the official EIT Culture & Creativity Contact Form.