[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 30, 2025 (opens) | January 20, 2026 (deadline)

€16,500,000 total budget for 2026; multiple project grants available.

Supports innovation, networking, and global promotion of European audiovisual content through industry markets and professional cooperation.

--- ## Description This grant, part of the Creative Europe MEDIA programme, aims to enhance the promotion and international circulation of European audiovisual works. It supports industry events and networking activities that foster cooperation across the audiovisual value chain, encourage innovation, and improve the competitiveness of European content on the global stage. The call targets both markets (industry events, physical/digital/hybrid, and market networks) and professional networking activities, with a focus on sustainability, inclusion, and adaptation to technological trends such as video games, VR, XR, AI, cross-media, and animation. Projects can include: - Business-to-business industry events and co-production markets. - Thematic or regional networks of markets (e.g., focused on animation, kids content, documentaries, or innovative formats). - Networking activities for professionals to promote European works, share best practices, and facilitate co-creation of competitive European series. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: September 30, 2025 - Application deadline: January 20, 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time) Evaluation period: February–May 2026 Information to applicants: June 2026 Grant agreement signature: October 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total call budget: €16,500,000 (for the 2026 cycle) - Multiple project grants will be awarded; specific grant sizes vary by proposal scope and are detailed in the call documents. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be legal entities established in eligible countries (see the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-marketnet_en.pdf) for the full list). - Typical applicants include European audiovisual industry organizations, market organizers, networks, and professional associations. - Projects must align with the objectives of promoting European audiovisual content, fostering cooperation, and supporting innovation and diversity. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-MARKETNET?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Applicants must complete the standard application form (available in the portal) and adhere to the page limits and layout specified in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-marketnet_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in the call document. - For detailed guidance, consult the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - An online info session will be held on November 5, 2025, at 10:00 CET. Details: [Info Session](https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/events/online-info-sessions-creative-europe-media-and-cross-sectoral-2026-2025-10-14_en) - Partner search functionality is available on the portal for consortium building. - Financial and operational capacity requirements apply (see call documentation). --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-MARKETNET?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-marketnet_en.pdf) - [Standard Application Form (Template)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/af_crea-media_en.pdf) - [CREA Annual Work Programmes](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/annual-work-programmes) - [CREATIVE EUROPE DESK Contacts](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) - [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Programme Support | [EACEA-MEDIA-MARKETS@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EACEA-MEDIA-MARKETS@ec.europa.eu) | | Local Support | [Creative Europe Desks](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) | | IT/Portal Helpdesk | [Funding & Tenders IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

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