Technological
Empowerment

in Creative Arts

Connecting artists across borders to co-create the future of digital arts

Call for Competition (Round 2) is Open

Deadline for projects submission: 20 August 2026

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First Selected Projects

Alina Vuxanovici

Trace of Evidence without an Event

Letiția Popa

One day, her house was empty

Why Join TECA

From learning to exhibiting here is how TECA works

Connect with artists

Join a cross-border digital community of artists, cultural professionals and tech innovators

Collaborate on projects

Co-create and build projects with artists in other countries in real time, wherever you are

Get free mentorship

Take part in online courses, get help from experts, and build skills with cutting-edge tools

Showcase your work

Reach new audiences, international  collaborations and exhibit your work

Call or Competition

Propose your idea and join a cross‑border creative journey

TECA invites young artists, makers, students, performers, writers, designers, and creative experimenters (16+) from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, and Serbia to submit their project ideas for the 2026 collaborative programme. 

  • teams of two or more from any combination of BiH, Romania, Serbia  
  • individuals* (who are open to collaborating with one or more international members from BiH, Romania, Serbia)
  • you are 16+  
  • have a digital project idea
  • have a desire to collaborate and learn 

You can submit any kind of creative project or idea. Examples below: 

  • Digital Artworks (digital illustration, motion graphic loop, generative visual, etc.) 
  • Video‑Based Works (short video, video portrait, collaborative montage, etc.) 
  • Sound‑Based Projects (soundscape, spoken‑word piece, audio collage, etc.) 
  • Interactive Digital Works (clickable story, browser‑based game, interactive map, etc.) 
  • AR / Mobile‑Based Projects (AR postcard, AR filter, “scan‑to‑reveal” 3D object, etc.) 
  • Digital Storytelling (online zine, multimedia diary, photo‑text narrative, etc.) 
  • Hybrid Digital Projects (projection on objects, QR‑code journey, phone‑activated experience, etc.) 
  • Concept Visualisations & Digital Prototypes (3D mockup, blender object prototype, speculative concept animation, etc.) 
  • Collaborative Digital Installations (multi‑screen collage, digital mosaic, online micro‑gallery, etc.) 
  • Any other hybrid project that can be created considering the international collaboration of the project.  

 

  • includes cross-border collaboration (no travelling supported) 
  • feasibility within the timeline (final project by August 20th, 2026) 
  • a clear artistic direction 
  • understandable intention 
  • technical feasibility and resource fit (AR/VR, digital fabrication, sound, video, installation, etc.) 
  • artistic and creative potential (Is it interesting, original, relevant) 

In three major exhibitions, one in each partner country (Romania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina), reaching both local and international audiences.

  • post your idea for a project 
  • connect with collaborators  
  • start working on your idea 
  • receive mentorship, technical support, and a path to showcase in September-October 2026. 
  • get selected for a showcase (min 6 teams) 
  • participate in Dâmbovița Delivery in Bucharest and an event in Serbia in September. 

 

A Creative Europe co-funded programme implemented by

Iceberg+

Romania

FabLab

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Polyhedra

Serbia

Platform

Your creative collaboration tool

Find collaborators from across Europe

Develop your co-creation project

Showcase your work to the world

Creative Nexus

The Creative Nexus is the digital heart of the TECA project – an online platform built to connect artists across Romania, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Its mission is to spark cross-border collaboration, showcase innovative digital and traditional art, and create a continuous exchange between creatives, cultural organizations, and tech communities.

FAQ

TECA is a regional creative program connecting artists from Romania, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina to co‑create new works blending traditional and digital practices.

Artists from all disciplines—visual, digital, performing, craft‑based, interdisciplinary—who are open to collaboration and experimentation.

Teams get:

  • Mentorship from experienced creators and technologists
  • Access to prototyping tools and resources
  • Guidance for experimentation and development
  • Visibility through exhibitions and communication campaigns

In three major exhibitions, one in each partner country (Romania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina), reaching both local and international audiences.

No. Participation, mentorship, and exhibition activities are covered by the project.

Technological Empowerment in Creative Arts

CONTACTS

info@tecalab.eu

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Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union