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Open Call "New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark)" by EIT Culture and Creativity offers venture creation support, an in-person Startup Sprint and a nine-month incubation with mentoring and ecosystem access. It targets early-stage founders or small multidisciplinary teams developing technology-centred, for-profit, scalable concepts in Materials and Built Environment (fashion, architecture, advanced or circular materials) that are already being tested but not yet implemented by a registered company. Selected ventures (up to 35) may receive up to €30,000 on an actual-cost reimbursement basis and must incorporate a new legal entity by Month 3 to continue participation. Applications must be submitted in English via the EIT Culture and Creativity submission platform by 16 November 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time (CET).
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Supports early-stage founders and multidisciplinary teams to turn validated tech-centric concepts into legally established, scalable ventures through a Startup Sprint and a 9-month Spark Incubation Programme.
Maximum grant:Up to €30,000 per selected venture (actual-cost model, up to 100% of eligible costs). No co-funding required 1.
- 1Who can apply: early-stage founders (individuals or teams) developing tech-centric concepts in Materials & Built Environment, with focus on Fashion and Architecture.
- 2Exclusion: applicants must not already have a registered company implementing the submitted concept.
- 3Programme: in-person Startup Sprint then 9-month incubation; company incorporation required by Month 3 to continue receiving funds.
| Key dates | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening date | 07 October 2026 |
| Deadline | 16 November 2026, 17:00 CET |
| Duration | 9 months |
| Cohort focus | Materials & Built Environment (Fashion and Architecture) |
| Number of selections | Up to 35 ventures |
Applications and mandatory documents must be submitted in English via the EIT Culture & Creativity submission platform. Selection involves external expert review, portfolio selection interviews and ranking.
Apply and find full Call Guidelines and application documents on the call webpage EIT Culture & Creativity Spark call.
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- 1Call Guidelines specify eligibility, reporting requirements and the Subgrant Agreement conditions; see the call webpage for details.
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Call title:Open Call for New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark). Project acronym: BP26-28 EITCC. Grant agreement / Project Id: 101264271 (EITCULTURE Business Plan 2026). Call identifier: HORIZON-EIT.
Opening date:07 October 2026
Submission deadline:16 November 2026 at 17:00 (Brussels time / CET)
Expected duration of participation:9 months (cohort-based incubation pathway)
Maximum financial support per selected venture:Up to €30,000 per selected venture concept, covering up to 100% of eligible actual costs reported and accepted under the Subgrant Agreement.
Total budget for the call (approximate):Approximately €1.05 million (this corresponds to funding up to 35 ventures at €30,000 each).
Who can apply
Eligible applicant types:early-stage founders and multidisciplinary teams. The call explicitly accepts individuals and multidisciplinary teams developing a tech-centric business concept. Applicants must not already have a registered company implementing the business concept submitted under this call. Applications and all mandatory supporting documents must be submitted in English.
Additional eligibility constraints:Applicants must already be testing, building or validating their business concept (validated concept stage). If selected, applicants are required to incorporate a new legal entity by Month 3 in order to continue participating in the programme and receiving the remaining financial support.
Scope, focus and objectives
Purpose:To support early-stage founders and multidisciplinary teams to transform validated business concepts into new, scalable and legally established ventures through a structured venture creation pathway.
Thematic focus for the 2027 cohort:tech-centric solutions in Materials and Built Environment, with particular emphasis on Fashion and Architecture. The call targets creative technology solutions that intersect material innovation, design, fabrication, built environment technologies and related business models.
What the programme offers
- 1Financial support of up to €30,000 per selected venture under an actual-cost model (up to 100% of eligible actual costs). No co-funding required.
- 2Participation in an in-person Startup Sprint (initial intensive event).
- 3Subsequent 9-month Spark Incubation Programme including coaching and mentorship, business model development, company formation support (legal entity incorporation assistance), market validation and access to the EIT Culture & Creativity ecosystem.
- 4Access to networks, ecosystem partners and follow-up support offered by EIT Culture & Creativity per the Call Guidelines.
Selection and evaluation process
Submission method:Applications must be submitted through the EIT Culture & Creativity online submission platform by the deadline. The call is single-stage.
Steps in the review process:After the deadline, EIT Culture & Creativity performs an admissibility and eligibility check. Eligible applications are assessed by three independent external experts against the published evaluation criteria. A consensus meeting produces final external evaluation scores and consolidated comments. The 35 highest-ranked proposals from the external evaluation are invited to an online portfolio selection interview with the EIT Culture & Creativity Selection Committee; the next 15 proposals form a reserve pool for this stage. Proposals meeting applicable thresholds are then ranked by combining external evaluation and portfolio selection scores to produce the final selection of up to 35 ventures. Selected applicants must incorporate a legal entity by Month 3 to continue in the programme.
Assessment panels and interviews:Three independent external experts perform written evaluation. A portfolio selection interview with the Selection Committee follows for the top-ranked proposals.
Application requirements and templates
Language:English. Mandatory supporting documents: applicants must upload all required documents via the online submission platform. The Call Guidelines and application documents (application form templates, budget templates, declaration forms and the Subgrant Agreement template) are available on the EIT Culture & Creativity call webpage and must be followed exactly. Further details and the official contact form are available on the call webpage EIT Culture & Creativity Spark call. 1
- 1Complete online application form (as provided on the platform).
- 2Project description including technology, value proposition, market validation and business model evidence of testing/validation.
- 3Team description and roles (individual or multidisciplinary team).
- 4Any required declarations and legal documents specified in the Call Guidelines.
- 5Budget and cost justification aligned to actual-cost reimbursement rules.
Financial arrangements and co-funding
Funding type:grant (cascade funding / subgrant under the EIT Culture & Creativity project). Financial modality: reimbursement of eligible actual costs reported and accepted under the Subgrant Agreement. Maximum per beneficiary: €30,000. Co-funding: no co-funding required from applicants (the call explicitly states no co-funding).
Consortium and geographic rules
Consortium requirement:single applicant or team application is allowed; the call accepts individual founders or multidisciplinary teams. There is no requirement to form a multi-organisation consortium. Geographic eligibility: The call is administered by EIT Culture & Creativity under Horizon/EIT frameworks; applicants across the relevant geographic eligibility for EIT Culture & Creativity activities may apply. The call documentation and Call Guidelines on the programme webpage specify the exact country eligibility rules; applicants should consult those documents on the call webpage prior to submission.
Project maturity and target stage
Target project stage:validated concept / early validation and testing stage. Applicants should already be testing, building or validating their business concept but must not have an existing registered company implementing the submitted concept at application time.
Programme timeline and milestones
| Milestone | Date / timeframe |
|---|---|
| Call opening | 07 October 2026 |
| Application deadline | 16 November 2026, 17:00 CET |
| Admissibility & eligibility check | Following deadline (dates per Call Guidelines) |
| External expert evaluation and consensus meeting | After admissibility check (dates per Call Guidelines) |
| Portfolio selection interviews (top 35 invited) | After external evaluation (online interviews) |
| Startup Sprint (in-person) | At start of the programme (before or at Month 1 depending on cohort schedule) |
| Legal entity incorporation requirement | By Month 3 for selected applicants to keep participation and funding |
| Spark Incubation duration | 9 months total participation including Startup Sprint |
Selection volumes and likelihood
Number of ventures to be selected:up to 35 venture concepts for the 2027 cohort. A reserve pool of the next 15 proposals will be kept for the portfolio selection stage. Success rates: the call does not publish an explicit overall success rate; selection is competitive and depends on the number and quality of applications submitted. Applicants should assume competitive selection and prepare strong evidence of concept validation, team capability and market potential.
Other important conditions
- 1Funding is provided as reimbursement of eligible actual costs reported and accepted according to the Call Guidelines and Subgrant Agreement.
- 2Selected applicants must establish a legal entity by Month 3 to continue receiving funds and to remain in the programme.
- 3Applications must be fully in English and uploaded to the EIT Culture & Creativity platform.
- 4Further details, the Call Guidelines, application templates and contact details are available on the official call webpage.
Contact and where to apply
Applications must be submitted via the EIT Culture & Creativity online submission platform. Full Call Guidelines, application documents and the official contact form are available on the EIT Culture & Creativity call webpage on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal Open Call for New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark). 1
Extracted structured categorisation
Eligible Applicant Types:early-stage founders; individuals; multidisciplinary teams. The call accepts teams and individual founders but excludes applicants who already operate a registered company implementing the same concept.
Funding Type:grant (cascade funding / subgrant under an EIT programme; reimbursement of actual costs).
Consortium Requirement:single applicant or team (no multi-organisation consortium required).
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):administered under EIT Culture & Creativity within Horizon/EIT frameworks. Exact country eligibility is specified in the Call Guidelines on the call webpage; applicants should consult the Call Guidelines for definitive country lists.
Target Sector:Creative Tech; Materials and Built Environment; focus areas Fashion and Architecture; technology-driven design, materials innovation and built-environment solutions.
Mentioned Countries:none explicitly listed in the call text on the Portal. The call is administered from the EU and published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal; applicants should refer to the Call Guidelines for precise country eligibility.
Project Stage:validated concept / early validation, testing and pre-incorporation stage. Applicants must be actively testing or validating their concept but must not yet have a registered company implementing it.
Funding Amount:up to €30,000 per venture; total call budget approximately €1.05 million (up to 35 ventures).
Application Type:open call; single-stage submission through the EIT Culture & Creativity online platform.
Nature of Support:monetary (grant reimbursement of eligible costs) plus non-monetary services (startup sprint, incubation, coaching, mentorship, market validation and ecosystem access).
Application Stages:multiple sequential stages — admissibility/eligibility check; external expert evaluation (three experts and consensus); portfolio selection interview (top 35 invited; next 15 reserve); final ranking and selection. In practice this is a three-stage selection process involving eligibility check, external evaluation and portfolio selection interview leading to final ranking.
Success Rates:not published. Up to 35 ventures will be selected; selection competitiveness depends on the applicant pool and is not specified in the call documentation available on the portal.
Co-funding Requirement:no co-funding required from applicants; the grant covers up to 100% of eligible actual costs as per the Call Guidelines and Subgrant Agreement.
Templates:application form, budget and supporting document templates are provided on the EIT Culture & Creativity call webpage. Applicants must use the provided templates and follow the Call Guidelines precisely. Specific templates include the online application form, budget/cost justification template and standard declarations and consent forms as listed in the Call Guidelines.
Comprehensive summary
What this opportunity is about and how to approach it:The Open Call for New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark) is a competitive incubation and subgrant opportunity delivered by EIT Culture & Creativity under the EIT Business Plan 2026. It targets early-stage founders and multidisciplinary teams working on tech-centric solutions in Materials and Built Environment, with special attention to Fashion and Architecture. The programme funds validated concepts that are being tested or built but are not yet implemented by an existing registered company. Successful applicants receive up to €30,000 in reimbursed eligible costs and join an in-person Startup Sprint followed by a 9-month Spark Incubation Programme that provides mentoring, business model refinement, company formation support and market validation. Selection is competitive and proceeds through an eligibility check, independent expert evaluation by three external experts with a consensus meeting, and a portfolio selection interview for the highest-ranked proposals; up to 35 ventures will be selected for the 2027 cohort. Applications must be submitted in English through the EIT Culture & Creativity online submission platform by 16 November 2026, 17:00 CET. Applicants should consult and follow the Call Guidelines and application templates available on the official call webpage to ensure compliance with eligibility, document requirements, cost reporting rules and timeline. For full call documentation and submission, use the EIT Culture & Creativity call page on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal Open Call for New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark). 1
Footnotes
- 1Official call page and application portal: ec.europa.eu. Consult the Call Guidelines and application templates on that page for definitive eligibility rules, country lists and submission instructions.
Short Summary
Impact Enable validated tech‑centric concepts in the cultural and creative sectors to become newly incorporated, commercially sustainable and scalable ventures focused on Materials and the Built Environment. | Impact | Enable validated tech‑centric concepts in the cultural and creative sectors to become newly incorporated, commercially sustainable and scalable ventures focused on Materials and the Built Environment. |
Applicant Early‑stage founders or small multidisciplinary teams with technical development, prototype/validation, market discovery and basic business/venture execution capabilities. | Applicant | Early‑stage founders or small multidisciplinary teams with technical development, prototype/validation, market discovery and basic business/venture execution capabilities. |
Developments Technology‑driven solutions in Materials and the Built Environment, including fashion and architecture innovations such as advanced or circular materials, digital fabrication and construction or sustainable production technologies. | Developments | Technology‑driven solutions in Materials and the Built Environment, including fashion and architecture innovations such as advanced or circular materials, digital fabrication and construction or sustainable production technologies. |
Applicant Type profit SMEs/startups and individuals (early‑stage founders or small multidisciplinary teams). | Applicant Type | profit SMEs/startups and individuals (early‑stage founders or small multidisciplinary teams). |
Consortium Designed for single applicants or small teams; no multi‑organisation consortium required. | Consortium | Designed for single applicants or small teams; no multi‑organisation consortium required. |
Funding Amount Up to €30,000 per selected venture (actual‑cost reimbursement model), total call budget approx. €1.05 million and possible initial prefinancing up to €12,000. | Funding Amount | Up to €30,000 per selected venture (actual‑cost reimbursement model), total call budget approx. €1.05 million and possible initial prefinancing up to €12,000. |
Countries Applicants must be based in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe associated country to be eligible. | Countries | Applicants must be based in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe associated country to be eligible. |
Industry EIT Culture & Creativity (EIT Business Plan 2026–2028) targeting Creative Tech with a focus on Materials and Built Environment under the Horizon Europe / EIT framework. | Industry | EIT Culture & Creativity (EIT Business Plan 2026–2028) targeting Creative Tech with a focus on Materials and Built Environment under the Horizon Europe / EIT framework. |
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Executive summary
Spark is a competitive cascade funding and venture creation opportunity operated by EIT Culture and Creativity under the EIT Culture and Creativity Business Plan 2026 to 2028. It is intended for early stage founders and small multidisciplinary teams that are developing technology based, scalable and for profit business concepts in the cultural and creative sectors. The 2027 cohort focuses on Materials and Built Environment, particularly fashion, architecture, and advanced or circular materials. Selected applicants receive venture creation support, coaching, mentoring and up to €30,000 in financial support per selected venture concept. 1
The programme is most suitable for applicants that have moved beyond a purely conceptual idea and are already testing, building or validating a business concept, but have not yet incorporated a company implementing that concept. Up to 35 venture concepts are expected to join the 2027 cohort. 2
Opportunity profile
Call reference:26-BCR-INC-014-X
Funding programme:EIT Culture and Creativity Business Plan 2026 to 2028, supported through Horizon Europe and the EIT framework
EU funded project:EITCC BP26-28, grant agreement number 101264271
Call type:Single stage competitive call and cascade funding opportunity
Opening date:6 October 2026 on the EIT Culture and Creativity website and 7 October 2026 on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal
Application deadline:16 November 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time. The deadline is expressed as CET in the call materials. 1
Expected participation period:Nine months, provisionally from March 2027 to December 2027
Available budget:Up to €1.05 million for the call, subject to formal approval and the conditions in the call documents
Maximum support:Up to €30,000 per selected venture concept
What the funding is about
The call supports the transition from a validated business concept to a newly incorporated and commercially sustainable venture. It combines financial support with a structured venture creation pathway rather than offering a stand alone unrestricted grant. The intended outcome is the creation of new, legally established, scalable ventures with a strong technology component and relevance to the cultural and creative sectors. 2
The 2027 thematic scope is Materials and Built Environment. Relevant examples include technology enabled fashion, architecture, advanced materials, circular materials, sustainable production, digital fabrication, construction innovation and other solutions where technology is central to the proposed venture. Applicants should demonstrate a credible connection between the concept, the selected theme and a market opportunity.
Programme structure
Startup Sprint
The programme begins with an intensive in person Startup Sprint. The sprint is intended to improve problem and solution fit, refine the value proposition, test the business model, conduct market validation and prepare the applicants for venture execution and market entry. Participants work with experts, coaches and peer founders. 2
Spark Incubation Programme
The Startup Sprint is followed by a nine month venture creation and incubation pathway. The programme includes coaching, mentoring, topic focused workshops, business model development, market validation, company formation support, access to technology partnerships and access to the EIT Culture and Creativity ecosystem and relevant European events. 1
New company requirement
Selected applicants must incorporate a new legal entity by Month 3 to continue participating in the programme and to receive the remaining financial support. This means that applicants can apply as individuals or teams, but successful participation requires a timely transition into a legally established venture. 1
Eligible applicants
The opportunity is aimed at the following applicant profiles:
- Individual early stage founders
- Small multidisciplinary teams
- Founders developing an innovative, technology based concept in Materials and Built Environment
- Applicants with a concept that is already being tested, built or validated
- Applicants intending to create a for profit and scalable venture in the cultural and creative sectors
- Applicants based in an EU Member State or a country associated with Horizon Europe
Applicants do not need to have an existing company at the application stage. However, they must not already have a registered company that is implementing the business concept submitted under this call. The restriction applies to the submitted concept, so an existing business unrelated to the proposed concept should be assessed carefully against the detailed call guidelines rather than assumed to be disqualifying. 1
Core eligibility conditions
- The proposed concept must be technology centric and fall within the 2027 focus on Materials and Built Environment, including fashion and architecture.
- The concept should have progressed beyond an untested idea and show evidence of testing, building, experimentation, customer discovery, prototype development or validation.
- The intended venture should be for profit, scalable and capable of becoming a legally established business.
- The applicant or team must be based in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country.
- There must be no existing registered company implementing the submitted concept at the time of application.
- The application and all mandatory supporting documents must be submitted in English.
- Selected applicants must attend the required programme activities, including the in person Startup Sprint.
- A new legal entity must be incorporated by Month 3 for continued participation and release of the remaining support.
Financial support
Maximum contribution:Each selected venture concept may receive up to €30,000. The maximum call budget is up to €1.05 million and the 2027 cohort has up to 35 places. The nominal maximum for 35 selected concepts would be €1.05 million, which corresponds to the published total budget. 2
Funding rate:The contribution can cover up to 100 percent of eligible actual costs incurred, reported and accepted under the applicable Subgrant Agreement and the call cost eligibility rules. No co funding is required. 2
Cost model:The call uses an actual cost model. Applicants should therefore expect to document eligible expenditure and retain appropriate supporting records. The €30,000 ceiling includes eligible direct costs and applicable indirect costs. 2
Payment profile:The call guidelines indicate that an initial prefinancing payment of up to €12,000 may be made. Any payment remains conditional on the relevant agreement, programme milestones, reporting and acceptance requirements. The precise payment schedule should be confirmed in the Subgrant Agreement before relying on the funding as unrestricted working capital. 2
Important financial conditions
- The €30,000 is a maximum and not an automatic lump sum.
- Only eligible actual costs incurred during the applicable eligibility and reporting periods can be reimbursed.
- Costs must be reported and accepted in accordance with the Call Guidelines and Subgrant Agreement.
- The maximum contribution includes direct and applicable indirect costs.
- No applicant co financing is required.
- Failure to meet programme obligations or the Month 3 incorporation requirement may affect continued participation and payment of the remaining support.
Indicative implementation timetable
| Stage | Indicative timing | Key activity |
|---|---|---|
| Call opening | 6 to 7 October 2026 | Publication by EIT Culture and Creativity followed by publication on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal |
| Application deadline | 16 November 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time | Online submission through the EIT Culture and Creativity application platform |
| Admissibility and eligibility check | From 17 November 2026 | Verification of formal submission and eligibility conditions |
| External evaluation | November 2026 to January 2027 | Assessment by three independent external experts |
| Communication of results | Beginning of February 2027 | Notification of applicants and invitation to the next selection stage where applicable |
| Portfolio selection | After external evaluation | Online interview with the EIT Culture and Creativity Selection Committee |
| Cohort | March to December 2027, indicative | Startup Sprint followed by the Spark Incubation Programme |
| Company formation | By Month 3 | Incorporation of a new legal entity required for continued participation and remaining support |
Application and submission requirements
Applications must be submitted online through the EIT Culture and Creativity submission platform, not by email or by an alternative submission route. The application and mandatory supporting documents must be in English. The call materials identify a completed Lean Startup Canvas in PDF format as one of the required uploads. Applicants should use the current templates and document list supplied through the official call webpage. 2
A strong application should clearly explain the problem, proposed technology, target users or customers, current validation evidence, competitive position, business model, scalability pathway, team capabilities, relevance to fashion, architecture or materials innovation, and the milestones that can realistically be achieved during the nine month programme.
Evaluation and selection
The selection process has three principal stages:admissibility and eligibility checking, external evaluation and portfolio selection. Eligible applications are assessed by three independent external experts against the published criteria. Individual assessments are followed by a consensus process producing consolidated scores and comments. 1
The 35 highest ranked proposals from the external evaluation are expected to be invited to an online portfolio selection interview. The next 15 proposals form a reserve pool for this stage. Following portfolio selection, proposals that meet the applicable thresholds are ranked using the combined external evaluation and portfolio selection results. Up to 35 applicants may ultimately be selected, subject to the available budget and the call conditions. 1
Applicant preparation checklist
- 1Confirm that the concept is technology centric and fits Materials and Built Environment, with a clear connection to fashion, architecture or advanced or circular materials.
- 2Document current validation through prototypes, pilots, user interviews, letters of interest, tests, early sales, technical results or other credible evidence.
- 3Explain why the concept can become a scalable for profit venture rather than only a project or research activity.
- 4Form a complementary team covering technology, creative expertise, commercial development and venture execution where relevant.
- 5Prepare a realistic budget based on eligible actual costs and separate direct costs from applicable indirect costs.
- 6Plan for attendance at the in person Startup Sprint and active participation throughout the nine month programme.
- 7Prepare a legal and operational plan for incorporating a new entity by Month 3.
- 8Complete the Lean Startup Canvas and all mandatory forms in English.
- 9Check the final Call Guidelines, Subgrant Agreement terms, eligible cost rules and document templates before submission.
- 10Submit sufficiently before the deadline to allow for platform or upload problems.
Key risks and practical considerations
- The programme is selective, with up to 35 places and a reserve pool, so eligibility does not guarantee selection.
- The support is reimbursement based on accepted actual costs, not an unconditional lump sum.
- The need to incorporate by Month 3 creates a material legal, tax, governance and administrative obligation for successful teams.
- The in person Startup Sprint may require travel and availability that should be planned in advance.
- The maximum award is €30,000 per venture concept, so applicants should ensure that the proposed work programme is proportionate to the available budget.
- Applicants should not rely on the portal metadata field showing €1.05 as the total funding amount. The official call material identifies the total available budget as €1.05 million.
- The exact evaluation subcriteria, eligible cost categories, payment schedule, location of the Startup Sprint and incorporation documentation should be taken from the latest Call Guidelines and Subgrant Agreement.
Overall assessment
Spark is a strong fit for early stage creative technology founders that already possess a testable concept and need structured support to validate the market, form a company and prepare for commercialisation. Its main value is the combination of up to €30,000 in fully funded eligible actual costs with expert venture creation support and access to a European innovation ecosystem.
The opportunity is less suitable for a mature company seeking conventional project funding, a purely artistic proposal without a technology or scalable business dimension, an untested idea with no validation evidence, or a team unable to commit to the intensive programme and new company formation requirement.
Official application source
The application should be made using the official EIT Culture and Creativity call webpage and its submission platform. The EU Funding and Tenders Portal record provides the formal EU opportunity reference and deadline information. 1
Official EU Funding and Tenders Portal record:EU Funding and Tenders Portal Spark opportunity. EIT Culture and Creativity describes the call as a nine month programme offering up to €30,000 per team and confirms the focus on early stage founders in Materials and Built Environment. EIT overview
Official call document, reference 26-BCR-INC-014-X. This document contains the detailed timetable, funding model, payment information, eligibility conditions, required documents and selection process. Spark call document
Footnotes
- 1Information verified against the EU Funding and Tenders Portal record and the EIT overview page. The portal identifies the deadline as 16 November 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time, while the EIT materials express the same deadline as CET. EU Funding and Tenders Portal Spark opportunity EIT overview
- 2Information taken from the official Spark call document, reference 26-BCR-INC-014-X, including the €1.05 million maximum call budget, €30,000 maximum contribution, actual cost model, 100 percent reimbursement rate, no co funding, indicative timetable, required documents and selection arrangements. Spark call document
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