[color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Do you have a start-up or small business active in the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine or Tunisia? [/font][/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Are you looking to expand your business, launch new products or services, or introduce innovation into your operations? [/font][/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Apply now to the[/font][/size][/color][color=#42a6c6][size=2][font=Arial][b] CREACT4MED call for cultural and creative business proposals[/b][/font][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial] and benefit from funding and support to help CCI entrepreneurs, particularly women and young people, build competitive businesses and relevant connections. CREACT4MED offers direct financial support to start-ups and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) based in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia to launch or expand products or services, implement internationalization, innovation or digitalization strategies, and/or increase social inclusion and job creation. [/font][/size][/color] [color=#42a6c6][size=3][font=Arial][b]The specific objectives of this call are:[/b][/font][/size][/color] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]To facilitate the development, launch and promotion of innovative business ideas in the CCI and improve access to local and international markets through the provision of funding and technical assistance services.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]To foster social inclusion and create job opportunities, particularly for women and young people, in the provision or preservation of cultural and creative goods, products or services.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]To create a hub to support young people and women involved in CCI entrepreneurship within the target countries, bringing together incubation, support, education, finance and other actors.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]A maximum of €15,000 each will be awarded to up to 4 start-ups or MSMEs in each of the target countries, in the form of output-based unit costs. In addition to the funding, sub-grant beneficiaries will also benefit from the acceleration and incubation services implemented by CREACT4MED incubators.[/font][/size][/color] [font=Arial][color=#42a6c6][size=3][b]Eligibility: [/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=2]To be eligible for funding under this call applicants must:[/size][/color][/font] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Be a legal entity registered in the commercial registry of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine or Tunisia after 2012.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Be a micro, small or medium-sized enterprise according to the definition in the country of registration[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Be active in the cultural and creative industries[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Be registered to the CREACT4MED Community Platform[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action, not acting as an intermediary[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Please refer to the Guidelines for Applicants for full eligibility criteria.[/font][/size][/color] [font=Arial][color=#42a6c6][size=3][b]Application process: [/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=2]Registration to the [/size][/color][url=https://platform.creativemediterranean.org/][color=#000000][size=2]CREACT4MED Community Platform[/size][/color][/url][color=#000000][size=2] is mandatory in order to apply to this call. A guide on how to register is included in the links below.[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]Interested candidates are invited to apply to this call by submitting the following documents using the templates available at [/size][/color][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/][color=#000000][size=2]https://creativemediterranean.org[/size][/color][/url][color=#000000][size=2]:[/size][/color][/font] [ol] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Application Form and Proposal Outline[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Mandatory attachments: a. Signed declaration of honour on exclusion criteria and selection criteria b. De-minimis self-declaration c. Registration document (applicants unable to provide a registration document are requested in the Application Form to declare their commitment to register the company within the 30 days following the award of the sub-grant)[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Optional attachments: a. Business Model Canvas or Pitch Deck b. Certificate of participation to a training/capacity building program relevant to the implementation of the proposal c. Collaboration agreement(s) with other stakeholders[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ol] [size=2][font=Arial][color=#000000] [/color] [color=#000000]Applications must be sent to [/color][email=creact4med@euromed-economists.org][color=#42a6c6]creact4med@euromed-economists.org [/color][/email][color=#000000]by 24th August 2022 at 18:00 CEST.[/color] [/font][/size][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Applications may be submitted in English or French, but the ability to communicate in English will be necessary in order to implement the funded projects.[/font][/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Please read the Guidelines for Applicants below for important information on eligibility, deadlines, and instructions.[/font][/size][/color] [font=Arial][color=#42a6c6][size=3][b]Links to: [/b][/size][/color][/font] [ul] [li][font=Arial][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/C4M_MSME-Guidelines-for-applicants_EN.pdf][color=#000000][size=2]Guidelines for Applicants – En[/size][/color][/url][/font][/li] [li][font=Arial][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2.1.-C4MSMEs-Application-Form-Proposal-Outline_en.docx][color=#000000][size=2]Application Form & Proposal Outline – En[/size][/color][/url][/font][/li] [li][font=Arial][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/3.1.-C4MSMEs-Proposal-Outline-Definitions-and-Rules_en.pdf][color=#000000][size=2]Proposal Outline Definitions and Rule -En[/size][/color][/url][/font][/li] [li][font=Arial][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/4.-Sub-grant-Agreement-Draft.docx][color=#000000][size=2]Sub-grant Agreement[/size][/color][/url][/font][/li] [li][font=Arial][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/5.-C4MSMEs-Interim-Report-Template.docx][color=#000000][size=2]Interim Report Template[/size][/color][/url][/font][/li] [li][font=Arial][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/6.-C4MSMEs-Final-Report-Template.docx][color=#000000][size=2]Reporting Templates[/size][/color][/url][/font][/li] [/ul] [font=Arial][color=#42a6c6][size=3][b]Country calls:[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=2] [/size][/color][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/C4MSME_Egypt.pdf][color=#000000][size=2]Egypt[/size][/color][/url][color=#000000][size=2], [/size][/color][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/C4MSME_Jordan.pdf][color=#000000][size=2]Jordan[/size][/color][/url][color=#000000][size=2], [/size][/color][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/C4MSME_Lebanon.pdf][color=#000000][size=2]Lebanon[/size][/color][/url][color=#000000][size=2], [/size][/color][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/C4MSME_Morocco.pdf][color=#000000][size=2]Morocco[/size][/color][/url][color=#000000][size=2], [/size][/color][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/C4MSME_Palestine.pdf][color=#000000][size=2]Palestine[/size][/color][/url][color=#000000][size=2], [/size][/color][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/C4MSME_Tunisia.pdf][color=#000000][size=2]Tunisia[/size][/color][/url] [/font] [color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial][url=https://creativemediterranean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/7.-CREACT4MED-platform-sign-up-guide.pdf]Platform sign-up guide[/url][/font][/size][/color] [color=#42a6c6][size=3][font=Arial][b]CREACT4MED mission and goals:[/b][/font][/size][/color] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Boost CCI businesses and entrepreneurship in the Southern Mediterranean, increasing the capacity of CCI to attract investment, create jobs and foster inclusive economic growth.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Empower current and potential entrepreneurs, in particular young people and women, to start or grow CCI businesses through tailored training and financing opportunities.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Establish a regional CCI hub to bring together actors from North Africa, the Middle East and Europe, strengthening networking, exchanges and cooperation in the sector across the Mediterranean.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [color=#42a6c6][size=3][font=Arial][b]Project partners and associates:[/b][/font][/size][/color] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMEA) (Coordinator)[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED)[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed)[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Union of Mediterranean Confederations of Enterprises (BUSINESSMED)[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Redstart Tunisia[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Confédération méditerranéenne pour le développement (MED Confederation)[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Beyond Group[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Libera Università Maria SS. Assunta (LUMSA Università)[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Association of Organisations of Mediterranean Businesswomen (AFAEMME)[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Positive Agenda Advisory[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]Womenpreneur[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul]