Matchmaking Session | Build a Partnership with Libraries

Join the online Creative Europe Matchmaking session on Tuesday 8 September, 14:00-16:00 CET.

We invite libraries, NGOs, organizations and institutions from the cultural, arts, book and publishing sectors… and everyone interested in developing an international project with libraries, and applying for Creative Europe.

For the matchmaking session you can either apply to pitch a project OR register to take part as an observer and potentially become a partner for one of the projects.

The event is organized by the Creative Europe Desks network and is an excellent opportunity to:

• find more about Creative Europe and other funding opportunities,
• present your idea for a project involving libraries,
• find partners from across Europe,
• establish international contacts, and strengthen your consortium.

Application for Project Pitchers

Would you like to present your project at the event?

Fill out the application form by August 23, 2026

Pitch your project and find partners for project involving libraries

Maximum seven projects will be selected from among the submissions to be presented live during an online session.

The organizers will contact the selected applicants by August 31.

Note: Even if your project isn’t selected for a live presentation, it won’t be lost! With your consent, all submitted presentations and participants’ contact information will be compiled into a publicly accessible database, which will facilitate further partnership-building.

The involvement of libraries must be a key component of all proposed projects, as this event is designed to strengthen their role in European cultural cooperation and Creative Europe partnerships.

Application for Observers

For participants who would like to attend the matchmaking session as observers, you can register here:

Join matchmaking session and find partners for a project involving libraries

Your subscription is automatically confirmed, the zoom link will appear in the confirmation message after you submit the form.

The Creative Europe Desks are happy to invite you to this networking event, in which several projects from all over Europe will be presented.