# Open call for proposals Innovation projects
EUACC page: https://www.euacc.ai/calls/CASCADE-16143
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**topic id:** CASCADE-16143
**call id:** HORIZON-EIT-2025-KIC-IBA-CC
**title:** Open call for proposals Innovation projects
**programme:** Cascade funding
**status:** open
**deadline date:** 2027-03-15T17:00:00+00:00
**deadline model:** multiple cut-off
**start date:** 2026-09-25T00:00:00+00:00
**url:** https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/48939704
**description:** Applications follow a two-stage process. Stage 1 applications must be submitted through the EIT Culture & Creativity online submission platform by 30 October 2026, 17:00 CET. Following admissibility and eligibility checks, eligible Stage 1 proposals are independently evaluated by two external experts against Excellence, Impact, Quality and efficiency of implementation, and EU dimension. Proposals must meet all individual thresholds and achieve at least 23/30 points. Up to 30 selected applicants will be invited to Stage 2 and receive a EUR 20,000 fixed lump sum to prepare a Business Development Plan.
Stage 2 is open only to applicants selected following Stage 1. Full proposals must be submitted by 15 March 2027, 17:00 CET and are evaluated by four independent external experts: two technical/thematic and two business/financial experts. Proposals must achieve all applicable thresholds and at least 70/90 points to proceed to the internal portfolio selection, which includes a hearing and carries up to 40 additional points. Projects must obtain at least 24/40 points in portfolio selection. Final ranking is based on the combined external quality evaluation and portfolio selection scores, subject to available budget.
**conditions:** Applicants may submit questions through the EIT Culture & Creativity Contact Form. Questions received during the submission period may be anonymised and published on the call webpage to ensure equal access to information.
An online information session will take place on 7 October 2026, 10:00–12:00 CEST, covering the call scope, topics, requirements, submission process and evaluation procedure. Registration is required and the session will be recorded and subsequently published on the EIT Culture & Creativity website. Applicants are encouraged to consult the call webpage regularly for updates.
**action type:** Cascade funding (open call from an EU project)
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