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What are "Entrepreneurship in Culture" missions?
As part of its actions in favour of cultural entrepreneurship, the Directorate-General for Media and Cultural Industries (DGMIC) coordinates short exploratory missions offered to cultural entrepreneurs, in partnership with local events. The objective of these prospecting trips is to:
- facilitate market access for young French cultural companies;
- intensify exchanges on cultural entrepreneurship.
Made up of delegations of about fifteen professionals, the participants in these missions benefit from dedicated support as well as a mission program established for them in connection with local specialized partners.
A mission is currently proposed:
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"Entrepreneurship in culture" in Brussels and Amsterdam with the NUMIX LAB
The Ministry of Culture (DGMIC) in partnership with {DIGITAL CORRESPONDENCES], launches a call for applications to form a French delegation «Entreprendre dans la culture» composed of a dozen entrepreneurs of digital creativity and immersive, to participate in a programme organised from 4 to 8 December 2023 in Brussels and Amsterdam.
The Numix Lab
The NUMIX LAB is an annual international event aimed at accelerating networking and promoting cooperation, co-productions, as well as the circulation of digital works and expertise within the Francophonie (Belgium, Switzerland, France, Maghreb, Canada, etc.). It is co-produced by Xn Québec and {DIGITAL CORRESPONDENCE].
The NUMIX LAB promotes the crossing between public and private actors. The objective of this event is to federate a community around digital creativity in order to facilitate collaborations between the cultural, audiovisual and technological sectors. A way to initiate meetings and collaborations between three types of actors:
- Creatives (studios, artists and audiovisual producers);
- Places of culture (museums, art centres, public places);
- Public and private financial partners (foundations, national and regional funds).
The theme of this edition will be hybridity at the heart of creation. It will highlight new forms of creation hybridizing practices and technologies, as well as new places working to intensify their programming to open up to wider and more diverse audiences.
Objectives of the approach
Participation in this event for a dozen cultural entrepreneurs will:
- discover the Belgian, Dutch and international cultural ecosystem;
- facilitate access to these markets;
- prospect potential customers;
- to develop strong partnerships in the Francophone space.
Am I concerned by this approach?
Who can file a file?
- Associations
- Private companies
- EPCI with own taxation
- Individuals (self-employed, self-employed, professionals)
- Public institutions and incubators
- Individuals
The file must be filed for a natural person.
Eligibility criteria of the applicant
Anyone who meets the following conditions is eligible:
- be a professional or entrepreneur involved in a cultural and creative industry with activities related to immersive or digital creativity and be present throughout the duration of the program, from 4 to 8 December 2023;
- be over 18 years of age;
- represent a structure domiciled in France;
- be in possession of a valid passport or identity card for the duration of the mission;
- be available for the entire mission (04 to 08 December 2023).
Criteria for non-eligibility of the applicant
Not all applications that do not meet the above criteria are eligible.
Nature of eligible expenditure
Cultural entrepreneurs selected after the call for applications will benefit from:
- a flat-rate transport grant of up to 250 euros (on presentation of invoices);
- accommodation in Brussels and Amsterdam (arrival on 4 and departure on 8 December, for a total of 4 nights)
- Numix Lab registration fees;
- of the mission program.
Meals and expenses not listed will not be included.
Procedure
Procedures for evaluating applications
An evaluation committee will be set up to select the profiles best suited to the objectives of this mission and the overall coherence of the delegation.
Only complete files will be analyzed.
Calendar
- Opening of the filing: 02 October 2023
- Application deadline: 26 October 2023, 23:59 (Paris time). No application may be filed or considered after that date.
- Announcement of results: on Simplified Approaches.
- Mission: from 04 to 08 December 2023.
The assessment of the mission will be asked.
Past missions
The Ministry of Culture (DGMIC), in association with PXN and Unifrance, launches a call for applications to form a French delegation "Entreprendre dans la culture" composed of a dozen immersive entrepreneurs; to participate in a programme organised from 30 August to 2 September 2023, during the immersive section of the Venice Film Festival.
The Venice Production Bridge (VPB)
The Venice Production Bridge (VPB) is an unmissable event for film, audiovisual and VR professionals.
The specificities of the VPB are, since the first year, to focus on production and to provide a wide range of services, projects and networking events for producers. This unique VPB platform allows producers to meet investors, co-producers, private and public institutions, distributors, broadcasters, industry representatives, etc.
Objectives of the approach
Participation in this event for a dozen cultural entrepreneurs will:
- discover the Italian and international cultural ecosystem,
- facilitate access to these markets,
- to prospect potential customers,
- to develop strong partnerships both in Italy and in Europe
Am I concerned by this approach?
Who can file a file?
- Associations
- Private companies
- Individuals (self-employed, self-employed, professionals)
- Public institutions and incubators
The file must be filed for a natural person.
Eligibility criteria of the applicant
Anyone who meets the following conditions is eligible:
- be an entrepreneur involved in a cultural or creative industry related to immersive technologies;
- be over 18 years of age;
- represent a structure domiciled in France;
- be available for the entire mission (from 30 August to 02 September inclusive)
Criteria for non-eligibility of the applicant
Not all applications that do not meet the above criteria are eligible.
Nature of eligible expenditure
Cultural entrepreneurs selected after the call for applications will benefit from:
- a flat-rate transport and accommodation grant of up to 950 euros (on presentation of invoices);
- a professional accreditation (Trade Pass) that will be provided directly to them;
- a mission program built in connection with Unifrance
Meals and expenses not listed will not be included.
Procedure
Procedures for evaluating applications
An evaluation committee will be set up to select the profiles best suited to the objectives of this mission and the overall coherence of the delegation.
Only complete files will be analyzed.
Calendar
- Opening of the filing: 03 July 2023
- Application deadline: 17 July 2023, 23:59 (Paris time). No application may be filed or considered after that date.
- Announcement of results: on Simplified Approaches.
- Mission: from 30 August to 02 September 2023.
The assessment of the mission will be asked.
The filing for the year 2023 is now closed.
The Ministry of Culture (DGMIC) launches a call for applications to form a French delegation "Entreprendre dans la culture" composed of about fifteen entrepreneurs of the music industry to participate in the MIL Lisbon that will take place 27 to 29 September 2023.
MIL - The Lisbon International Music Network
It is a festival and convention dedicated to the promotion, development and internationalization of contemporary music. By focusing on the musical production of Portuguese-speaking countries, the MIL offers a vast panorama of musical news and new transcontinental trends.
In addition to a program of concerts open to all, the MIL offers, as part of its convention, many conferences for professionals, national and international, in the fields of music and culture. With a strong training component, the LIM program consists of keynotes, of masterclassesof debates and conferences, of workshops and various actions of networking/speed-meeting.
In 2023, the MIL will offer numerous concerts and a wide programme of conferences and debates.
The participation in this event for fifteen cultural entrepreneurs will allow to discover the Portuguese cultural market, facilitate access to the market, prospect potential customers, develop strong partnerships both in Portugal and in Europe.
Objectives of the approach
The objectives of this LIM mission will be to:
- strengthen and intensify exchanges on cultural entrepreneurship between French and Portuguese professionals in the cultural and creative industries sector,
- facilitate access to the Portuguese-speaking market for French cultural companies by proposing activities aimed at:
- understand local realities and issues,
- know local institutions and actors,
- meet the actors on the ground.
Am I concerned by this approach?
Who can file a file?
- Associations
- Private companies
- Individuals (self-employed, self-employed, professionals)
- Incubators and support systems
The file must be filed for a natural person.
Eligibility criteria of the applicant
Anyone who meets the following conditions is eligible:
- be an entrepreneur involved in a cultural or creative industry with activities related to the music industry;
- be over 18 years of age;
- represent a structure domiciled in France;
- be in possession of a valid passport or identity card for the duration of the mission;
- be available for the entire mission (September 27 to September 30).
Criteria for non-eligibility of the applicant
Not all applications that do not meet the above criteria are eligible.
Nature of eligible expenditure
Cultural entrepreneurs selected after the call for applications will benefit from the following services:
- transport to Lisbon,
- accommodation during the duration of the mission (3 nights, arrival on 27 and departure on 30 September),
- a professional accreditation,
- the mission program and dedicated support.
Meals and expenses not listed are not included.
Procedure
Procedures for evaluating applications
An evaluation committee will be set up to select the profiles best suited to the objectives of this mission and the overall coherence of the delegation.
Only complete files will be analyzed.
Calendar
- Opening of the filing: 08 May 2023.
- Application deadline: 18 June 2023, 23:59 (Paris time). No application may be filed or considered after that date.
- Announcement of results: on Simplified Approaches.
- Mission: September 27 to 30, 2023.
The assessment of the mission will be asked.
The filing for the year 2023 is now closed.
The Ministry of Culture (DGMIC) is launching a call for applications to form an Entreprendre dans la culture delegation composed of 8 innovative cultural entrepreneurs from the music industry at the Francofolies de la Rochelle July 12, 13 and 14.
The Francofolies of La Rochelle
Considered one of the most important festivals of the summer, the Francofolies have been working for more than thirty-five years to broadcast contemporary Francophone music. In the excitement generated by the musical programming of the Francofolies festival, culture professionals can find a space dedicated to them: Café Pollen, a space specially designed for them, on the Francofolies website.
Open from 11 am to 3 am during the festival (from 12 to 16 July 2023), the Café Pollen offers a space by the sea in the heart of the Francofolies becoming the privileged place of meetings, exchanges, discussion, reflection and discovery. It hosts daily professional meetings and network cafes that ensure conviviality between its users. It also offers every day a space dedicated to showcases equipped with a professional broadcasting system and a dedicated technical team for promotional highlights.
On July 14, between 14:30 and 16:30, the Forum Entreprendre dans la Culture will propose a pitch session of innovative cultural entrepreneurs the music sector, which will be able to present their project to French and foreign professionals invited by the Francofolies.
Objectives of the approach
This thematic mission to the Francofolies de la Rochelle will aim to:
- strengthen and intensify exchanges in the field of cultural entrepreneurship among professionals from all sectors of the music industry;
- facilitate access to new markets for French cultural companies by proposing activities aimed at:
- understand the realities and challenges of an international festival,
- know local institutions and actors,
- meet the actors on the ground.
Am I concerned by this approach?
Who can file a file?
- Associations
- Private companies
- Individuals (self-employed, self-employed, professionals)
- Incubators and support systems
The file must be filed for a natural person.
Eligibility criteria of the applicant
Anyone who meets the following conditions is eligible:
- be an entrepreneur involved in a cultural or creative industry related to the music industry or events;
- be over 18 years of age;
- represent a structure domiciled in France;
- be available for the entire mission (12 to 14 July inclusive).
Criteria for non-eligibility of the applicant
Not all applications that do not meet the above criteria are eligible.
Nature of eligible expenditure
Professionals selected after the call for applications will benefit from the following services:
- transport to La Rochelle,
- accommodation during the duration of the mission (arrival on 12 and departure on 15 July, or 3 nights),
- a professional accreditation,
- access to the Café Pollen including participation in the pitch sequence.
Meals and expenses not listed are not included.
Procedure
Procedures for evaluating applications
An evaluation committee will be set up to select the profiles best suited to the objectives of this mission and the overall coherence of the delegation.
Only complete files will be analyzed.
Calendar
- Opening of the filing: 02 May 2023.
- Application deadline: 07 June 2023, 23:59 (Paris time). No application may be filed or considered after that date.
- Announcement of results: first half of June, on Simplified Approaches.
- Mission: 12 to 15 July 2023.
The assessment of the mission will be asked.
The filing for the year 2023 is now closed.
The Ministry of Culture (DGMIC) and the French Institute of Denmark (IFD)launch a call for applications to form a French delegation "Entreprendre dans la culture" composed of a dozen professionals from the design sector on the occasion of the festival 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Participation in this event will allow to discover the Danish (and more widely Nordic) design ecosystem, facilitate market access, prospect potential customers and develop partnerships in Denmark as well as regionally.
The 2023 edition will take place from 6 to 9 June 2023 (arrival in Copenhagen on the 5th evening, return on the 9th evening, or 4 nights).
The Danish design ecosystem
Design occupies a prominent place in Denmark among the different cultural sectors, and is deeply rooted in the identity and lifestyle of Danes. Design is one of the most dynamic and internationally recognized Danish cultural industries. The Danish capital in particular is today recognized for its prestigious design schools and the dynamism of its many designers including HAY, Normann Copenhagen, Cecilie Manz and Muuto. Danish design is also characterised by the emphasis on sustainability and circularity.
The festival 3 Days of Designis the reference meeting point to discover the major Danish and Nordic design trends and know-how. This festival brings together every year a large number of actors in the sector (designers, studios, distributors, journalists, institutions) and offers a rich program of numerous showcases, conferences and exhibitions throughout Copenhagen.
In partnership with 3 Days of Design and the Creative Denmark cluster, the French Institute of Denmark will offer a series of presentations on the Danish design industry, meetings with local professionals, studio visits and networking moments. These meetings will take place at the French Embassy in Denmark and BLOX, the Danish centre for architecture, design and new ideas, located on the seafront in Copenhagen. For two days, participants will also have access to all the events scheduled in the festival program.
Objectives of the approach
This mission around 3 Days of Design will aim to:
- strengthen and intensify exchanges on cultural entrepreneurship between French and Danish professionals in the cultural and creative industries sector
- facilitate access to the Nordic market for French cultural companies by proposing activities aimed at:
- understand local realities and issues
- know local institutions and actors
- meet with stakeholders on the ground
Am I concerned by this approach?
Who can file a file?
- Associations
- Private companies
- Individuals (self-employed, self-employed, professionals)
- Incubators and support systems
The file must be filed for a natural person.
Eligibility criteria of the applicant
Anyone who meets the following conditions is eligible:
- be an entrepreneur involved in a cultural or creative industry involved in a sector targeted by the festival 3 Days of Design (design, architecture, crafts, immersive realities, innovation, digital...);
- be over 18 years of age;
- represent a structure domiciled in France;
- be in possession of a valid passport or identity card for the duration of the mission
- be available for the entire mission (5 to 9 June 2023 inclusive).
Applications can be submitted by associations, private companies, support mechanisms and incubators, professionals, self-employed or self-employed.
Criteria for non-eligibility of the applicant
Not all applications that do not meet the above criteria are eligible.
Nature of eligible expenditure
Professionals selected after the call for applications will benefit from the following services:
- Pro pass for the festival 3 Days of Design and the mission program
- Transport to Copenhagen A/R (reimbursement of expenses up to 300 euros, upon presentation of proof of payment)
- Accommodation in Copenhagen for the duration of the mission, 4 nights (arrival on 5 and departure on 9 June)
- 3 meals (lunch and dinner on June 6, lunch on June 9)
Meals and expenses not listed are not covered.
Procedure
Procedures for evaluating applications
An evaluation committee will be set up to select the profiles best suited to the objectives of this mission and the overall coherence of the delegation.
Only complete files will be analyzed.
Calendar
- Application deadline: 01 May 2023, 23:59 (Paris time). No application may be filed or considered after that date.
- Announcement of results: on Simplified Approaches.
- Mission: from 06 to 09 June 2023.
The assessment of the mission will be asked.
The filing for the year 2023 is now closed.
The Media and Cultural Industries Branch (DGMIC), in partnership with theFrench Institute of Italy, Unifrance and Business France, organized from 11 to 15 October 2022 a French delegation Entreprendre dans la culture composed of twelve entrepreneurs from the audiovisual sector, series, cinema, animation, immersive and new writing to participate in a professional program as part of the MIA in Rome.
Mercato Internazionale Audioviso (MIA)
The Mercato Internazionale Audioviso (MIA) was established in 2015. Produced by the National Association of Film, Audiovisual and Digital Industries (ANICA) and the Association of Audiovisual Producers (APA), the MIA is the first Italian bring together all segments of the audiovisual industry.
The MIA is an opportunity for more than 2,000 professionals from 58 different countries to participate in some 60 round tables and view more than 250 new content. Based in Rome, the MIA is divided into several spaces (networking, co-production, sales, scouting, etc) and offers a dense programming, articulated around pitches, matchmaking, projections, panels, etc.
The 2022 edition of the MIA
The 2022 edition hosted for the first time a program dedicated to animation. This 8th edition of the MIA took place October 11-14, 2022in Rome.
A question?
If you have any questions about the Undertaking in Culture Missions, please contact the Directorate-General for Media and Cultural Industries (DGMIC):
Delegation to Cultural Enterprises (DEC)
entreprendre.culture@culture.gouv.fr
01 40 15 33 66
Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
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