Call for Participation in the Training on Project Idea Development under the EU Program Creative Europe – Vojvodina 2025

Creative Europe Culture Desk Serbia – Antenna office (Fund for European Affairs and Development of the AP of Vojvodina), in cooperation with colleagues from the Creative Europe Desk Serbia (Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia) and the MEDIA Desk Serbia (Film Center Serbia), is organizing a three-day training dedicated to strengthening capacities for project preparation within the Creative Europe program 2021–2027. The training will take place from October 20-22, 2025 at the Hotel Artist in Subotica.

The training is designed to provide participants with practical knowledge and skills the successful application and implementation of projects in the fields of culture and media. It will place particular focus on modern approaches to international cooperation, strengthening cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary partnerships, as well as developing competencies in budgeting and preparing project proposals in line with the Creative Europe program requirements. Through interactive sessions with lecturers from Serbia, participants will also enhance their understanding of project idea development, sustainability, resource management, and international networking.

Agenda:

  • Day One will be dedicated to an overview of the Creative Europe program’s general framework, participant introductions, and initial presentations of project ideas.
  • Day Two will focus on developing and refining project ideas through workshops, presentations, and group activities, with an emphasis on methodology, budgeting, partner search, and international collaboration.
  • Day Three will focus on planning next steps and reflecting on the outcomes of the training.
  • The agenda chart can be downloaded HERE.

Benefits and opportunities of the seminar:

  • Practical project skills: Participants will learn to set objectives, prepare project documentation, and align proposals with program priorities.
  • Budgeting and resource management: Through detailed workshops, participants will learn effective techniques for structuring budgets and planning expenses according to the specific needs of their projects.
  • Networking and partnerships: Participants will gain opportunities to connect with other organizations and cultural professionals, learning how to create lasting and effective collaborations through examples of successful projects.
  • Inspiration and idea sharing: Participants will engage in interactive sessions to receive feedback from experts and peers, supporting the enhancement of their future projects.

Target group:

The training is open to institutions, organizations, and cultural professionals from Serbia interested in applying to the Creative Europe program or improving their skills in international project management. Priority will be given to participants with project ideas who have not applied before and wish to align them with Creative Europe standards.

Application and criteria:

Applications should be submitted via online form, providing the following information:

  • Brief description of the organization,
  • Brief description of the project idea,
  • List of potential partners.

 

Applications must be submitted by October 8, 2025, until 14:00, through the online form available via the following link: https://forms.gle/Q9GdzKWfFA1gLpzp7

The organizers of Antenna Desk will cover accommodation expenses and meals for registered participants, while participants are expected to cover their own costs for transportation.

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