C O M P E T I T I O N
for co-financing projects of importance for the development of
creative industries for 2023.
The goal of the competition
The goal of the competition is to support market-oriented, innovative projects and products that promote the combination of creativity and entrepreneurship, with a focus on a multi-sector approach and a positive impact on the development of the creative industries sector and regional clusters.
A special part of the competition is support for the development of female entrepreneurship in order to encourage the participation of women in the field of creative industries.
The Ministry of Culture and Media will co-finance projects of importance for the development of the creative industries sector in the following areas:
- establishment of ICT products
- architecture
- design (graphic, industrial and fashion)
- digital arts
- creative craftsmanship, encouragement, preservation and development of traditional crafts and skills.
Right to participate in the competition
Right to participate have
Right to participate do not have
- individuals;
- non-governmental organizations, public institutions and other entities whose work is financed from the budget of Montenegro, i.e. the budget of the municipality with funds planned for culture.
One applicant can nominate a maximum of 2 (two) projects, of which only one can be supported.
Project proposals
Project proposals must:
- be from or support the creative industries;
- propose an innovative, creative, feasible and sustainable initiative;
- show a clear contribution of the requested financial support to the realization of the idea/project;
- create a new source of income (new product or service);
- demonstrate that the proposed project or product will be delivered to the market within 12 months from the award of support (if it is a more complex process, such as those in the development of ICT products, show measurable and planned results of project development);
Evaluation of projects
Projects are evaluated by a commission formed by the Ministry based on the following criteria:
- the quality of the project and elaboration;
- originality in the basic conceptual concept;
- multifunctionality and modularity in application;
- economic and market justification
- possibility of serial production and economic viability of the service or product;
- affirmative attitude towards the cultural identity of Montenegro;
- orientation towards sustainable development policies (green economy) and inclusiveness.
Co-financing
Co-financing of projects The Ministry will provide a maximum of up to 50% of the total amount of funds required for the realization of the project, in accordance with the Law on Culture, and acceptable costs refer to:
- provision of basic resources for work (tools, equipment and repro material);
- provision of basic equipment for production (technical means that enable production);
- support for providing sales and placement channels;
- support for promotional activities and advertising.
Budget
The competition's budget is EUR 200,000.00, of which EUR 100,000.00 will be allocated to support the development of female entrepreneurship in the field of creative industries.
It is necessary to attach the application form
- Decision on the registration of a legal entity for carrying out activities in the field of culture / Evidence of the registration of an entrepreneur with an indication of the predominant activity;
- Professional biography – CV of the applicant and the person in charge of project implementation;
- A detailed description of the project (elaborate), the program and accompanying program contents, with information on all participants;
- Visual documentation of the project being competed with, if any;
- Confirmation of secured funds for project co-financing from other sources;
- A signed statement by the author / holder of the application, that the submitted product or project is entirely the original work of the same;
- Proof of regulated copyrights with the author, that is, the copyright holder, for projects that involve the use of copyrights that do not belong to the applicant (author's contract or written consent of the author);
- For users of funds from the previous competition of the Ministry of Culture and Media from 2022, submit: a detailed narrative and financial report on the implementation of co-financed projects (information on the implementation of the project, brochures, catalogs, presentations in print and electronic media, photocopies of invoices, contracts, payment slips, confirmations and other financial documentation related to the method of spending approved funds). The project implementer who has not fulfilled the obligations from the previous co-financing agreement cannot receive funds for the co-financing of the new project, until the obligations are fulfilled.
Application method
- Electronically, by filling out the form available on the website of the official presentation www.kreativnacrnagora.co.me (documentation must be attached via a link using an application that is not time-limited), or
- by filling out the application form attached to this competition and submitting it in the following way: in one printed copy, which must also contain the electronic format of the application on USB, in content the same printed copy of the application with all attachments, by post or directly to the address: Ministry of Culture and Media, ul. Njegoševa 83, 81250 Cetinje, with the indication "Competition for co-financing projects of importance for the development of creative industries for the year 2023".
Applications must be submitted 30 days after the announcement of the competition, i.e. ending with November 20, 2023.
The Ministry will make a decision on the co-financing of projects and programs at the proposal of the expert committee, while the contract with the selected applicants will be concluded within 30 days at the latest from the date of publication of the decision on co-financing. The Ministry reserves the right to request additional clarifications and consult with applicants during the review of applications.
The results of the competition will be published publicly on the website of the Ministry.
All selected projects/programs or products must be branded under the "Creative Montenegro - Creative Montenegro" logo and placed on relevant markets and events, with the aim of promoting and promoting their further development. The user of the funds undertakes to participate in campaigns/forums organized by the Ministry of Culture and Media, in accordance with the development plan of the creative industries sector.
Questions regarding this competition can be asked via the contact phone number 041/ 232-583, every working day from 12:00 to 14:30.
Deadline
Applications with the necessary documentation must be submitted no later than November 20, 2023, by 3:00 p.m. (proof of submitting the application by post by the specified date is valid proof of timely application). Electronic applications must be submitted by 23:59 on the specified date.