Cultural and Creative Industries Program (PICC)
The PICC program supports international promotion and export of French cultural and creative industries through innovation, collaboration, and capacity-building initiatives.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application/submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies by project; typically supports multiple initiatives annually.
Summary: Supports the international promotion and export of French cultural and creative sectors through targeted project initiatives.
Key Information: Only members of the French cultural network abroad (e.g., embassies, Institut français, Alliances Françaises) are eligible to apply.
Description
The Cultural and Creative Industries Program (PICC) is an initiative of the Institut français aimed at enhancing the international reach of French cultural and creative sectors. The program is a key component of France’s cultural diplomacy, supporting the export and global promotion of French expertise in fields such as architecture, visual arts, cinema, literature, crafts, design, performing arts, and music. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and structured professional exchanges, PICC seeks to strengthen the presence and influence of French cultural industries worldwide. The program supports projects that contribute to the development of sustainable international partnerships, capacity-building, and increased visibility for French creative industries in foreign markets.
