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Open Call for New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark)
The Open Call for New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark) supports early-stage founders developing tech-centric concepts in Materials & Built Environment (fashion and architecture). Selected teams receive up to 30,000 EUR in financial support, an in-person Startup Sprint, and a 9-month incubation programme.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- EIT Culture & Creativity
- Deadline
- November 16, 2026
- Cycles
- 2027 Spark cohort · deadline November 16, 2026
- Opens
- October 7, 2026
- Amount
- €30,000 · Grant
- Open to
- Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy and 12 more
- Stages
- Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- Deeptech and hardware, Fashion and retail, Proptech and construction
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about Open Call for New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark)
Who can apply to Open Call for New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark)?
Open Call for New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark) is aimed at startups at these stages: Idea, Pre-seed, and Seed. Eligible locations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Cyprus and 22 more. The company must not be incorporated yet. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Deeptech and hardware, Fashion and retail, and Proptech and construction.
When is the Open Call for New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark) deadline?
The Open Call for New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark) deadline is November 16, 2026. Upcoming cycles: 2027 Spark cohort · deadline November 16, 2026. Applications open on October 7, 2026.
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