Professional missions "Entrepreneurship in culture"

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 provide an opportunity to discover the Danish (and more broadly Nordic) design ecosystem, facilitate market access, prospect potential customers and develop partnerships in Denmark as well as regionally.

2023 will take place from 6 to 9 June 2023 (arrival in Copenhagen on the evening of the 5th, return on the evening of the 9th, or 4 nights).

The Danish design ecosystem

Design occupies a prominent place in Denmark among the various cultural sectors, and is deeply rooted in the identity and lifestyle of Danes. Design is one of Denmark’s most dynamic and internationally recognized cultural industries. The Danish capital in particular is now known for its prestigious design schools and for the dynamism of its many designers including HAY, Normann Copenhagen, Cecilie Manz and Muuto. Danish design is also characterised by the importance attached to the concepts of sustainability and circularity.

The festival 3 Days of Designis the reference point for discovering the major trends and Danish and Nordic know-how in design. Every year, this festival brings together a large number of industry players (designers, studios, distributors, journalists, institutions) and offers a rich programme of 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 among others at the Embassy of France in Denmark and at BLOX, the Danish centre for architecture, design and new ideas, located on the seafront of Copenhagen. During two days, participants will also have access to all the events planned in the festival’s programming.

Objectives of the approach

This mission around 3 Days of Design will aim to:

• strengthen and intensify exchanges in cultural entrepreneurship between French and Danish professionals in the cultural and creative industries sector
• facilitate access to the Nordic market for French cultural enterprises by proposing activities aimed at:
  • understand local realities and issues
  • know local institutions and stakeholders
  • meet the actors in the field

Am I concerned by this approach?

Who can file a file?

• Associations
• Private companies
• Individuals (self-employed, self-employed, professional)
• Incubators and accompanying measures

The file must be filed for an individual.

Eligibility criteria for 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, arts professions, 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 (from 5 to 9 June 2023 inclusive).

Applications can be submitted by associations, private companies, support schemes and incubators, professionals, self-employed or self entrepreneurs.

Criteria for ineligibility of applicant

Applications which do not meet the above criteria are not eligible.

Nature of eligible expenditure

Professionals selected after the call for applications will receive the following services:

• Pro pass for the festival 3 Days of Design and mission program
• Transport to Copenhagen A/R (reimbursement of costs incurred up to a maximum of 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 (June 6 lunch and dinner, June 9 lunch)

Meals and expenses not listed are not covered.

Proceeding

Procedures for evaluating cases

An evaluation committee will be formed to select the profiles that are most in line with the objectives of this mission and the overall coherence of the delegation.
Only complete files will be analyzed.

Calendar

• Application deadline: 01 May 2023, 11:59 pm (Paris time). No file may be filed or considered after this date.
• Announcement of results: on Simplified Procedures.
• Mission: from 06 to 09 June 2023.

The mission report will be requested.

The submission of applications for 2023 is now closed. 

The Ministry of Culture (DGMIC) launches a call for applications to form an Entreprendre in Culture delegation composed of 8 innovative cultural entrepreneurs from the music industry at the Francofolies de la Rochelle 12, 13 and 14 July.

Francofolies de La Rochelle

Considered to be one of the most significant festivals of the summer, the Francofolies have been working for more than thirty-five years for the dissemination of contemporary French-language music. In the hustle and bustle of the Festival des Francofolies, culture professionals can find a space dedicated to them: the Café Pollen, a space specially designed for them, on the Francofolies website.

Open from 11:00 to 3:00 on the duration of the festival (from 12 to 16 July 2023), the Café Pollen offers a seafront space 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 daily a space dedicated to showcases equipped with a professional distribution system and a dedicated technical team for promotional highlights.

On July 14, between 2:30 and 4:30, the Entrepreneurship in Culture Forum will offer a pitch session of innovative cultural entrepreneurs of the music sector, who will be able to present their project to French and foreign professionals invited by the Francofolies.

Objectives of the approach

This thematic mission at the Francofolies de la Rochelle will have the following objectives:

• strengthen and intensify exchanges in cultural entrepreneurship among professionals across the music industry;
• facilitate access to new markets for French cultural enterprises by proposing activities aimed at:
  • understand the realities and challenges of an international festival,
  • know local institutions and stakeholders,
  • meet the actors in the field.

Am I concerned by this approach?

Who can file a file?

• Associations
• Private companies
• Individuals (self-employed, self-employed, professional)
• Incubators and accompanying measures

The file must be filed for an individual.

Eligibility criteria for 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 (from 12 to 14 July inclusive).

Criteria for ineligibility of applicant

Applications which do not meet the above criteria are not eligible.

Nature of eligible expenditure

Professionals selected after the call for applications will receive the following services:

• transportation to La Rochelle,
• accommodation during the duration of the mission (arrival on 12 and departure on 15 July, 3 nights),
• professional accreditation,
• access to Café Pollen including participation in the pitch sequence.

Meals and expenses not listed are not included.

Proceeding

Procedures for evaluating cases

An evaluation committee will be formed to select the profiles that are most in line with the objectives of this mission and the overall coherence of the delegation.
Only complete files will be analyzed.

Calendar

• Opening of the deposit of files: 02 May 2023.
• Application deadline: 07 June 2023, 23:59 (Paris time). No file may be filed or considered after this date.
• Announcement of results: first half of June, on Simplified Procedures.
• Mission: July 12-15, 2023.

The mission report will be requested.

The Ministry of Culture (DGMIC) is calling for applications to form a French delegation "Entreprendre dans la culture" composed of about fifteen entrepreneurs from 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, within the framework of its convention, numerous 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 masterclasses, of debates and conferences, of workshops and various actions of networking/speed-meeting.

In 2023, the MIL will offer many more concerts and a wide programme of conferences and debates.
The participation in this event for about fifteen cultural entrepreneurs will make it possible to discover the Portuguese cultural market, facilitate market access, prospect potential customers, develop strong partnerships both in Portugal and in Europe.

Objectives of the approach

This mission around the LIM will aim to:

• strengthen and intensify exchanges in 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 stakeholders,
  • meet the actors in the field.

Am I concerned by this approach?

Who can file a file?

• Associations
• Private companies
• Individuals (self-employed, self-employed, professional)
• Incubators and accompanying measures

The file must be filed for an individual.

Eligibility criteria for 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 passport or identity card valid for the duration of the mission;
• be available for the entire mission (September 27 to September 30).

Criteria for ineligibility of applicant

Applications which do not meet the above criteria are not eligible.

Nature of eligible expenditure

Cultural entrepreneurs selected after the call for applications will receive the following services:

• transport to Lisbon,
• accommodation during the duration of the mission (3 nights, arrival on 27 and departure on 30 September),
• professional accreditation,
• the mission programme and dedicated support.

Meals and expenses not listed are not included.

Proceeding

Procedures for evaluating cases

An evaluation committee will be formed to select the profiles that are most in line with the objectives of this mission and the overall coherence of the delegation.
Only complete files will be analyzed.

Calendar

• File opening: May 08, 2023.
• Deadline for submission: 18 June 2023, 23:59 (Paris time). No file may be filed or considered after this date.
• Announcement of results: on Simplified Procedures.
• Mission: September 27-30, 2023.

The mission report will be requested.

The Media and Cultural Industries Branch (CMIB), 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 within the framework of the MIA in Rome.

Mercato Internazionale Audioviso (MIA)

The Mercato Internazionale Audioviso (MIA) was created in 2015. Produced by the National Association of Cinematographic, Audiovisual and Digital Industries (ANICA) and the Association of Audiovisual Producers (APA), the MIA is the first Italian market in bring all segments of the audiovisual industry together.

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, tracking, etc.) and offers a dense program, articulated around pitches, matchmaking, screenings, panels, etc.

MIA 2022

The 2022 edition hosted for the first time a program dedicated to animation cinema. This 8th edition of the MIA took place October 11-14, 2022, in Rome.