Re-imagining the creative economy: the interplay between the cultural and creative sectors and industries and the social economy

In short

This is a Research and Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €10.5 million for about 3 grants of €3 million to €3.5 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Submission opens on 13 May 2027. Deadline: 23 September 2027.

What the call wants to achieve

• Evidence-based policy frameworks and guidelines promoting the convergence of creative and social economy models.
• Case studies, indicators, and evaluation methods to measure the social and economic impact of CCSI in social economy frameworks. These tools are provided for policymakers and stakeholders, with areas for improvement identified.
• Hybrid CCSI business models that incorporate social economy principles, balancing profitability and social responsibility, showcasing scalable examples across different regions and sectors.
• Workforce development strategies addressing precarious employment in creative sectors, including alternative employment structures, skill-sharing, and professional development, and enhancing socio-economic diversity and mobility in creative industries, using gender-sensitive and intersectional approaches to address (…)

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