Call for Projects 2024

The application period is now open

The Call

The Barcelona Music Lab fundation opens a call for full or partial funding of projects that contribute to the innovation and transformation of the music and audio sector. With an overall budget of 120.000€, we are looking for projects that bring new ideas and business models, focused on technology or sustainability, to transform the future of music.

Who can participate?

This call is aimed at individuals and legal entities with registered offices in Spain, who present innovative projects in the technological or non-technological field, with a significant impact on the music sector.

Key dates

The period for receiving proposals is from November 12 to November 26.

Evaluation criteria

The projects will be evaluated according to the degree of innovation, technical feasibility, sustainability and impact on the music industry and society.

Financing

Selected projects can receive up to 100% of the requested funding, depending on the budget and the quality of the proposal.

Project
modalities

Technological modality

Projects that integrate new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, augmented reality, blockchain, streaming platforms, among others, to improve the creation, distribution or musical experience.

Non-Technological modality

Projects that, without incorporating advanced technologies, are innovative in other areas such as sustainability, social inclusion or new business models within the music industry.

Modalitat Tecnològica

Projectes que integrin noves tecnologies com intel·ligència artificial, realitat augmentada, blockchain, plataformes de streaming, entre d’altres, per millorar la creació, distribució o experiència musical.

Modalitat No Tecnològica

Projectes que, sense incorporar tecnologies avançades, siguin innovadors en altres àrees com la sostenibilitat, la inclusió social o nous models de negoci dins de la indústria musical.

How to participate?

Send your proposal to fundacio@bcnmusiclab.com with the subject “2024 competition proposal”. Clearly indicate the modality you opt for and attach the corresponding documentation.

Documentation for
Technological Modality

General description of the project (Executive Summary, one page).
Detailed explanation of the technologies used, with a development roadmap.
General and specific objectives of the project, emphasizing technological innovation.
Project schedule, including development phases, milestones, and estimated date of execution.
Use cases or business cases that illustrate how technology can be applied in the future within the music sector.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of the project.

Documentation for
Non-Technological Modality

General description of the project (Executive Summary, one page).
Explanation of the proposed innovation, highlighting its social, economic or environmental objectives.
Project calendar with implementation phases and milestones.
Use cases that show the potential impact or application of the project in the music sector.
Key performance indicators (KPIs), both qualitative and quantitative, to assess the success of the project.