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

January 20, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 17:00 CET)

~€16.5M total call budget; no set maximum per project; 70% funding rate; projects typically up to 24 months

Supports European audiovisual markets and networking initiatives to boost innovation, cooperation, and global promotion of European content.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, under the Creative Europe MEDIA strand, aims to enhance the promotion of European audiovisual content internationally and strengthen cooperation across the audiovisual value chain. Funding is provided for projects that organize industry events, markets, and networking activities (physical, digital, or hybrid) that support business-to-business exchanges, co-productions, and sales among European audiovisual professionals. The program encourages the creation and consolidation of networks, adoption of innovative technologies (including videogames, VR, XR, AI, cross-media), and development of competitive European series. Proposals should integrate strategies for sustainability, diversity, and gender balance, and contribute to the competitiveness and global reach of European audiovisual works. --- ## Due Dates - January 20, 2026: Full application submission deadline (17:00 CET, Brussels) --- ## Funding Amount - Total call budget: €16,500,000 (indicative for 2026) - No set maximum per project; project budgets should be appropriate to the proposed activities - Funding rate: 70% of eligible costs - Project duration: typically up to 24 months (extensions possible if justified) - Financial support to third parties is allowed (up to €60,000 per third party) --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be legal entities (public or private bodies) established in: - EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories) - Non-EU countries associated with the Creative Europe Programme (see the call document for the current list) - International organisations are eligible; natural persons are not (except sole proprietors where the entity is not distinct from the person) - Single applicants or consortia are permitted - Projects must correspond to the scope and objectives described in the call - Creative Europe Desks may apply if cost separation from their information-provision function is ensured --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically 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) before the deadline - Required documents: - Part A: Administrative information (completed online) - Part B: Technical description (template to download, complete, and upload as PDF) - Part C: Additional project data (completed online) - Any mandatory annexes as specified in the call - Proposals must not exceed 50 pages (Part B) - Evaluation is based on relevance, quality of content/activities, project management, and dissemination impact (see call document for detailed criteria) - Awarded projects will enter a grant agreement with the European Commission (or its executive agency) --- ## Additional Information - Eligible activities include: - Markets: Industry events fostering business-to-business exchange, co-productions, and sales, including those focused on innovative content (e.g., VR, videogames, animation) - Networking: Activities across the value chain supporting the promotion and circulation of European works, with possible financial support to third parties - Projects must address sustainability and environmental impact, gender balance, inclusion, and diversity - Ineligible activities: live-broadcasting, music videos, non-narrative/experimental videos, advertisements, reality TV, and talk shows - Financial support to third parties must follow strict transparency and reporting rules --- ## External Links - [Call Topic & 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) - [Full 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) - [Application Form Template (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/af_crea-media_en.pdf) - [Model Grant Agreement (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/agr-contr/mga_crea_en.pdf) - [Creative Europe Desks (national contact points)](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General/programme queries | [Creative Europe Desk in your country](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) | | Call-specific queries (EACEA) | [EACEA-MEDIA-MARKETS@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EACEA-MEDIA-MARKETS@ec.europa.eu) | | IT/submission support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | ---

Markets & Networking (CREA-MEDIA-2026-MARKETNET)

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