European VOD networks and operators

The primary goal of this grant is to enhance the competitiveness and appeal of European Video on Demand (VOD) networks and operators that feature a substantial proportion of non-national European audiovisual works. The initiative seeks to foster cross-border collaboration among VOD platforms, encouraging joint or collaborative activities that expand the online audience for European content. By supporting these efforts, the grant aims to increase the visibility, discoverability, and prominence of European audiovisual works, thereby improving their digital circulation and consumption. Additionally, the program encourages the development of innovative business models and the achievement of cross-border economies of scope and scale, ultimately making European VOD platforms more attractive to broader audiences.

Eligibility for this grant is directed at European VOD networks and operators that screen a significant proportion of non-national European works. Applicants are expected to propose joint or collaborative cross-border actions that enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of their platforms. Furthermore, applications must include strategies that promote sustainability, environmental responsibility, gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness within the industry.

The anticipated impact of the grant includes strengthened cross-border collaboration among European VOD platforms, increased online consumption of European audiovisual content, and improved accessibility for both European and international audiences. The initiative is designed to support a more sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive European audiovisual sector.