MediaFutures has started its startup and artist support programme today with a welcome meeting for the first 19 projects.The projects were selected out of 133 applications from 32 countries submitted during the 1st Open Call (see results).
- 5 projects joined the artist residency programme, receiving up to €30,000.
- 7 startups and 7 collaborative projects between startups and artists will receive €5,000 and one month to develop their idea. They will then have the opportunity to pitch and win one of seven places for the next phase (BUILD) of the programme, receiving up to €80,000.
The selected projects cover topics from coronavirus to climate change. If you are curious to read more about the projects go here.