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DüsseldorfOpen

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Kulturamt Düsseldorf — Darstellende Künste

Project and concept funding for performing arts in Düsseldorf. Supports AI performance, theatre, dance, live media, and performance-technology projects.

29 days left · Deadline: 1 Sep 2026 (for 1H 2027 projects)

City project / concept grantAnnual cycle — 1H 2027

Impulse up to €5,000; project grant €10,000–€25,000; concept up to €90,000 over 3 yearsLandeshauptstadt Düsseldorf / Kulturamt

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DüsseldorfOpen

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Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf — Kunst- und Kulturstiftung

Foundation grants for experimental art, film and interdisciplinary cultural projects in Düsseldorf. AI projects eligible when framed as art or culture.

29 days left · Large projects: 1 Sep 2026; small projects: 6 weeks before start

Large projects €2,000–€6,000; small projects €500–€1,500

Kunst- und Kulturstiftung der Stadtsparkasse DüsseldorfDetails →

NRWOpen

Media Funding

Film- und Medienstiftung NRW — Digitale Spiele / Immersive Inhalte

Funding for AI-supported games, XR, AR/VR, web and mobile interactive content from NRW companies and freelancers. Covers early phase through full production.

Deadline: 11 Sep 2026

Early phase up to €50,000; vertical slice up to €200,000; production up to €300,000 + possible €200,000 loan

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NRWOpen

Media Funding

medienwerk.nrw — Call for Projects 2026 (Medienkunst & digitale Kultur)

Drei Förderlinien für Medienkunst und digitale Kultur in NRW: Medienkunstfonds (Kooperationsprojekte von 2+X Institutionen), Medienkunstfellows (Forschungsprojekt mit Fellow von außerhalb NRW) und Allgemeine Projektförderung. Pflichtberatung vor Antragstellung; Einreichung über KULTUR.web.

Deadline: 15 Sep 2026

Projektförderung (Höhe je nach Förderlinie)

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NRWOpen

Media Funding

Film- und Medienstiftung NRW — Serious Games / Gamification

Funding for AI-supported learning games, civic and cultural games, and gamified educational experiences from NRW. Annual pilot budget €500,000.

Deadline: 18 Sep 2026

Vertical slice development up to €200,000; annual pilot budget €500,000

Film- und Medienstiftung NRWDetails →

EUOpen

EU Grant

Horizon Europe — AI Integration in Creative Sectors

Horizon Europe Innovation Action supporting full AI integration in cultural and creative sectors work practice, including tools, strategies, guidelines and cross-sector collaboration.

Deadline: 23 Sep 2026

€15M total budget; expected grants approx. €4–5M

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EUOpen

EU Grant

Horizon Europe — Fair Market for Cultural Content in the Era of Generative AI

Call for solutions addressing generative-AI supply chains, content authenticity, consent, control, rights management and compensation for artistic and creative data.

Deadline: 23 Sep 2026

Topic-specific EU grant funding

European Commission / Horizon EuropeDetails →

EUOpen

EU Grant

Horizon Europe — Boosting Creative Startups for Disruptive Innovation

Innovation Action supporting methods and ecosystems that help creative startups scale disruptive and cross-sectoral innovation.

Deadline: 23 Sep 2026

Topic-specific EU grant funding

European Commission / Horizon EuropeDetails →

DüsseldorfOpen

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Kulturamt Düsseldorf — Kulturelle Bildung

Project funding for cultural education in Düsseldorf. Ideal for AI creative workshops, participatory digital learning formats and community education programs.

Deadline: 1 Oct 2026 (for 2027 projects)

Usually €1,500–€10,000; small projects up to €3,000 full financing

Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf / KulturamtDetails →

DüsseldorfOpen

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Kulturamt Düsseldorf — Musik Projektförderung

Project and concept funding for music in Düsseldorf. Supports AI music, sound art, audiovisual and music-performance projects.

Deadline: 1 Oct 2026 (for 2027 projects)

Usually €500–€5,000; concept up to €30,000 over 3 years

Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf / KulturamtDetails →