OPEN CALL FOR ECDF START-UP LABO 5 (EN)

The ECDF START-UP LABO is a paid internship and residency programme for independent-minded, innovative and recently graduated circus professionals. Sian & Ramona, this year’s participants, explain why you should definitely apply! ℹ️Find out all about it at https://ecdf.be/en/i-want-to-create-c... ⏰ The deadline for submitting a proposal is 1 August 2026. 📢 Spread the word! 🙏 The START-UP LABO forms the core of ‘De Startkade’, a multi-year programme through which we support the development of young circus artists – from their initial artistic exploration to professional practice. In this way, the City of Antwerp and Ell Circo D’ell Fuego are working together to build a sustainable foundation for emerging circus artists and to further develop Antwerp as an innovative hub for the circus arts. In collaboration with De Klap, Het Gravenhof, Het Oude Badhuis & MAD Festival/Arenberg. 📹Jasper Léonard