European VOD networks and operators
Supports European Video on Demand (VOD) networks and operators that screen a significant proportion of non-national European works, aiming to enhance cross-border collaboration, visibility, and competitiveness of European audiovisual content.
Details
Agency
EU Commission
Status
Upcoming
Language
English
Funding Type
Grant
Deadline
2026-04-08
Open Date
2025-09-30
Overview
Supports European Video on Demand (VOD) networks and operators that screen a significant proportion of non-national European works, aiming to enhance cross-border collaboration, visibility, and competitiveness of European audiovisual content.Who Can Apply
European VOD platforms and networks operating in eligible countries, including consortia or partnerships focused on cross-border collaboration.Funding Details
Details on grant amounts, total budget, funding rates, or co-funding requirements are not specified.What Is Funded
- Cross-border joint or collaborative actions to improve competitiveness and attractiveness of European VOD platforms.
- Strategies to increase accessibility, visibility, discoverability, and prominence of European audiovisual content.
- Development of sustainable, environmentally respectful business models.
- Initiatives promoting gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness.
Technology / Maturity Requirements
Projects must demonstrate a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 4 and 6.Key Dates
- Open date: 2025-09-29
- Deadline: 2026-04-07T22:00:00Z
- Evaluation period: April–August 2026
- Applicant notification: September 2026
- Grant agreement signature: January 2027
Application Process (High-Level)
Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must adhere to page limits and formats outlined in the call documents.Geographic Scope & Language
Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland. Application language: English.Notes
- Proposals must include strategies for sustainability, environmental responsibility, and diversity.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity.
- Specific admissibility, evaluation, and award criteria are detailed in the call documents.