Deadline Date: August 14, 2026
The Ukrainian Cultural Foundation, in partnership with Cultural Vistas under the Cultural Horizons program, invites applications for Competition 1: Innovative Cultural Products to support international cultural collaborations between Ukrainian and European Union organizations that develop innovative and competitive cultural products.
The competition focuses on digital transformation, sustainable development and environmental responsibility, inclusion and gender equality. Its priorities include creating and scaling innovative cultural content through digital technologies and cross-media formats, promoting interdisciplinary practices and cultural entrepreneurship, improving accessibility for diverse audiences, strengthening the international visibility of Ukrainian cultural products, building partnerships across culture, IT, education, urban planning, ecology and social sectors, and adapting advanced European cultural practices to enhance international cooperation.
The competition supports projects that introduce innovative approaches to cultural production, distribution and promotion while integrating modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, big data analytics and interactive digital tools. Applicants are encouraged to develop projects that expand audience engagement, personalize cultural experiences and strengthen cultural ecosystems through cross-sectoral and cross-border collaboration.
Eligible projects may be implemented in sectors including audio art, audiovisual art, visual arts, cultural heritage, literary work, performative and scenic arts, and cross-sectoral cultural and creative industries. Supported cultural products include podcasts, audiobooks, exhibitions, video projects, performances, public art events, digital platforms, media art, 3D visualizations, VR/AR projects, inclusive cultural products with accessibility features, decorative arts and handicrafts. Cross-sectoral concepts that combine multiple cultural disciplines are also encouraged.
The total budget for the competition is 19,108,000 UAH (€400,000). Grant requests must range from 500,000 UAH (€10,000) to 1,000,000 UAH (€20,000). Projects must result from international partnerships involving organizations registered in European Union countries.
For more information, visit Ukrainian Cultural Foundation.
