Horizon Europe for culture and creativity: VII International Cultural Grant Fair took place
On 11 November, the VII International Cultural Grant Fair took place in Kyiv. The Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine (the Office), operating under the National Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU), took part in the event.
During the Fair, information about the Horizon Europe Framework Programme was presented by Ihor Taranov, Head of the Office. He highlighted the opportunities available to artists, cultural managers, organizations and creative initiatives — with particular focus on Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society.
In particular, Igor Taranov, Head of the Office, presented the EU Framework Programme Horizon Europe and its opportunities for artists, cultural managers, organisations and initiatives from across the cultural and creative sectors throughout Ukraine, focusing on Cluster 2: Culture, creativity and inclusive society. The Office’s experts also provided individual consultations for participants interested in applying for EU funding, offering guidance on how to prepare successful project proposals and attract support for cultural and creative initiatives.
Participants had the opportunity to attend:
- presentations from leading national and international programmes and initiatives supporting the cultural and creative sectors;
- consultations with key grant-funding institutions that promote Ukrainian culture and strengthen international cooperation;
- networking sessions, discussions and experience-sharing events that encouraged new partnerships and professional connections.
Note that this year marked the second time when the Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine participated in the International Cultural Grant Fair as expert contributor.
International Cultural Grant Fair is the largest annual event organised by the Creative Europe Desk in Ukraine in partnership with leading national and international institutions. Each year, the Fair brings together around a thousand professionals from across the cultural and creative sectors throughout Ukraine.
