The purpose of the IFCD is to promote sustainable development and poverty reduction in developing countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. The IFCD supports projects that aim to foster the emergence of a dynamic cultural sector, primarily by facilitating the introduction of […]
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Lorenzo Natali Media Prize
Launched by the European Commission, the Lorenzo Natali Media Prize rewards outstanding contributions made by journalists from all over the world, reporting on issues such as but not limited to, fighting poverty and inequalities, sustainable developments, human rights, democracy, gender equality, environment and climate change, health, technology and digital, etc.. The Prize was created by the European Commission’s […]
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MEDEA Awards 2021
The aim of the MEDEA Awards is to encourage innovation and good practice in the use of media (audio, video, graphics and animation) in education. The awards also recognise and promote excellence in the production and pedagogical design of media-rich learning productions, resources, processes and services. From 2015 onwards, the MEDEA Awards are supported by the Media […]
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Call issued for EDA Defence Innovation Prize 2021
EDA issued a call for applications from parties interested in participating in the ‘EDA Defence Innovation Prize 2021’ which is dedicated this year to the topic: Innovative solutions & technologies on Human-Machine Interfaces enabling Human-Machine-Teaming for Defence. The EDA contest is rewarding companies and research entities who come up with innovative and ground-breaking technologies, products, processes […]
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REGIOSTARS Awards 2021
Launched by the European Commission, the RegioStars Awards 2021 aims to identify good practice in regional development and to highlight original and innovative projects that could be an inspiration to other regions. The Award Categories for 2021 are: SMART Europe: Increasing the competitiveness of local businesses in a digital world GREEN Europe: Green and resilient communities in urban […]
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MY World 360° Competition
Since 2018, MY World 360˚ creators around the world have used immersive storytelling to share what is going on in their communities and to inspire action on the Sustainable Development Goals, a global call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. For this new cycle MY […]
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DepicT! 2021 – Can you do it in 90 seconds?
International short films competition offering young filmmakers worldwide the opportunity to showcase their talent during the Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival and getting a chance of winning up to £2,500 prize money, invaluable industry exposure and other exclusive prizes. Entry requirements Short films should be 90 seconds or less in duration, of any productions techniques (except […]
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Generation equality: picture it! Comic and cartoon competition
The Comic and Cartoon Competition “Generation equality: picture it!” is inviting young people worldwide to share their vision of a gender-equal generation in a drawing. The Competition is part of the UN Women campaign “Generation Equality: Realizing women’s rights for an equal future”. The Campaign celebrates the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action that set […]
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i-Portunus: Mobility program for artists
i-Portunus is a pilot project funded by the European Commission under the Creative Europe programme which supports the international mobility of artists, creators and cultural professionals in the sectors of music, literature, architecture and cultural heritage. In 2020-21 there will be a total of five calls. Headed by the Goethe Institute, a consortium of cultural organisations will examine how […]
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