The aim of the Kreativ-Transfer funding programme is to support professionals in the fields of games, the performing arts and visual arts in establishing and expanding their international networks to improve their visibility on the international market. The programme supports the necessary international marketing and networking measures as well as the corresponding training and professionalisation of the stakeholders.
Kreativ-Transfer supports participation in international fairs and festivals, enabling artists, creatives and their representatives to present their work, make new contacts and find co-producers and clients. In addition, the programme supports strategic projects for international marketing, networking and professionalisation.
Funding will be provided in the form of lump sum grants. Applicants may contribute their own funds or any third-party funds that do not stem from federal budgets. Funding up to certain maximum amounts (see below) may be requested, but only actual expenditure will be eligible for funding.
Note: Visits to international events will continue to be funded even in times of pandemics, political crises, wars or similar circumstances, provided that the recommendations of public authorities in Germany and the destination country allow the related travel to be undertaken.
In addition, the programme supports strategic projects for international marketing, networking and professionalisation.
The programme is supported by the German Dance Association (DTD) and cooperates with Bundesverband Freie Darstellende Künste (BFDK) und dem Bundesverband Zeitgenössischer Zirkus e.V. (BUZZ).
Before submitting your application, we ask you to read through the call for applications and FAQs to avoid any misunderstandings and to clarify any questions you may have.
Call for applications to fund travel expenses for participation in international fairs and festivals (company / artist & producer)
FAQs: Call for applications to fund travel expenses for participation in international fairs and festivals (company / artist & producer)
Together with transmissions we offer Info-Zooms on the calls for proposals. The Info-Zooms are offered in either German or English spoken language. Questions and comments in the respective other language are always welcome.
Q&A application, proof, online forms
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 12.00 – 13.00 CET, in German
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 13.00 – 14.00 CET, in English
Friday, 12 April 2024, 10.00 – 11.00 CET, in German
Zoom-Link (no registration needed):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83945294574?pwd=Zko0L2dUY3IzSDJ2ZHdSZ3N5dXl6Zz09
Meeting-ID: 839 4529 4574 / Code: 261161
We recommend that you read the calls for proposals, including FAQs, carefully before taking part in an info-zoom:
The online forms can be found below under the button "APPLY HERE".
The online form in the left column address Target Group A: (representatives of) companies/artists.
The online form in the right column address Target Group B: self-employed producers, agents, managers as well as independent production offices and agencies.
Applications can be submitted for funding to attend individually selected events. Funding can be applied for a maximum of two events in total. Priorities must be specified if multiple events are named.
Eligible expenses - examples:
The following are eligible for funding:
In order to be eligible to apply, the company or artist must have:
in the last four years (from January 2019).
The company / artist must be the owner of the production and must have been the recipient of the public funding.
We explicitly invite all interested parties to submit an application – regardless of cultural and social background, gender, skin colour, disabilities, age, religious affiliation, language, ideology and sexual orientation. Applications will be evaluated solely on the basis of professional merit.
Trips will be funded for the purposes of marketing and networking, distribution, acquisition, establishment of business relationships and sales. Specific goals when attending an event may include:
Individual travels - maximum funding per event:
In addition to the above-mentioned funding amounts, the following can be applyied for
The following applies to all travel grants:
Funding will be awarded in the form of a lump sum grant. No own funds or any third-party funds need to be contributed.
Only expenses actually incurred are eligible for funding.
01 July - 31 December 2024
14 April 2024 (23.59 CET)
Although Kreativ-Transfer is continuously striving to reduce barriers, the application process is unfortunately still subject to certain barriers. If you are affected, please get in touch with us or ask a person you trust to do so on your behalf and let us know what you need. After discussing your needs, we will be happy to try to arrange assistance, for example by providing support by a sign language interpreter. We also aim to provide professional support to make the application and selection process more inclusive and to reduce barriers for all calls for applications.
As the funding is provided by the federal government, both the Federal Travel Expenses Act (BRKG) and award guidelines (price comparison for costs exceeding 1,000.00 euros net) must be followed when booking your trip. Further information on the BRKG can be found here.
Applications can be submitted for funding to attend individually selected events. Funding can be applied for a maximum of two events in total. Priorities must be specified if multiple events are named.
Eligible expenses - examples:
The following are eligible for funding:
The prerequisite for the application is that the producer:
We explicitly invite all interested parties to submit an application – regardless of cultural and social background, gender, skin colour, disabilities, age, religious affiliation, language, ideology and sexual orientation. Applications will be evaluated solely on the basis of professional merit.
Trips will be funded for the purposes of marketing and networking, distribution, acquisition, establishment of business relationships and sales. Specific goals when attending an event may include:
Individual travels - maximum funding per event:
In addition to the above-mentioned funding amounts, the following can be applyied for
Prospection trip to PAMS - maximum funding:
The following applies to all travel grants:
Funding will be awarded in the form of a lump sum grant. No own funds or any third-party funds need to be contributed.
Only expenses actually incurred are eligible for funding.
01 July – 31 December 2024
14 April 2024 (23.59 CET)
Although Kreativ-Transfer is continuously striving to reduce barriers, the application process is unfortunately still subject to certain barriers. If you are affected, please get in touch with us or ask a person you trust to do so on your behalf and let us know what you need. After discussing your needs, we will be happy to try to arrange assistance, for example by providing support by a sign language interpreter. We also aim to provide professional support to make the application and selection process more inclusive and to reduce barriers for all calls for applications.
Darüber hinaus bemühen wir uns um eine fachliche Begleitung durch eine:n Expert:in, um das Antrags- und Auswahlverfahren für die Ausschreibungen inklusiver zu gestalten und Barrieren zu senken.
As the funding is provided by the federal government, both the Federal Travel Expenses Act (BRKG) and award guidelines (price comparison for costs exceeding 1,000.00 euros net) must be followed when booking your trip. Further information on the BRKG can be found here.