ASEF LinkUp 2026 Asia-Europe Cultural Diplomacy Lab
ASEF is selecting up to ten arts and cultural-sector participants for a multi-phase lab on more reciprocal, inclusive, ethical and sustainable cultural relations between Asia and Europe.
- Host
- Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)
- Applications close 27 August 2026 at 18:00 Singapore time
- Applications close 27 August 2026 at 18:00 Singapore time: Aug 27, 2026
- Support
- Selected participation in online sessions and a five-day in-person cultural diplomacy lab in Ljubljana; applicants should confirm travel support in the official guidelines
- Location
- See official call page
- Discipline
- Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
- Region
- Asia / Europe / Slovenia / Online
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme connects arts professionals with government and public-sector representatives through online pre-sessions, an in-person lab in Ljubljana and follow-up work from October 2026 to February 2027.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold citizenship in an ASEM partner country, be committed to international cultural exchange and cross-regional collaboration, and satisfy the detailed availability and professional-profile requirements in the open-call guidelines.
What it supports
- Inclusive, ethical and sustainable cultural relations across Asia and Europe.
- Cross-border exchange, access, participation and long-term cultural collaboration.
- Peer learning among practitioners, researchers, public officials and cultural institutions.
Fees, funding, or support
- Up to ten arts and cultural-sector participants will be selected.
- The programme includes five online pre-sessions, a five-day Ljubljana lab and online follow-up sessions.
- Applicants should consult the official guidelines for the precise travel and participation package.
Applications close 27 August 2026 at 18:00 Singapore time
Applications close 27 August 2026 at 18:00 Singapore time: Aug 27, 2026
How to apply
Read the open-call guidelines and FAQ, then complete ASEF's official Formstack application by 27 August 2026 at 18:00 Singapore time.
Call details
Source-based overview
ASEF LinkUp creates a shared learning space for the arts, government and public sectors to rethink cultural diplomacy. The 2026 lab asks how cross-border cultural exchange can become more accessible, reciprocal, equitable and durable across Asia and Europe.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold citizenship in an ASEM partner country, be committed to international cultural exchange and cross-regional collaboration, and satisfy the detailed availability and professional-profile requirements in the open-call guidelines.
Fees, funding or participation support
Up to ten arts and cultural-sector participants will be selected.
The programme includes five online pre-sessions, a five-day Ljubljana lab and online follow-up sessions.
Applicants should consult the official guidelines for the precise travel and participation package.
Themes and supported activities
Inclusive, ethical and sustainable cultural relations across Asia and Europe.
Cross-border exchange, access, participation and long-term cultural collaboration.
Peer learning among practitioners, researchers, public officials and cultural institutions.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 27 August 2026 at 18:00 Singapore time: Applications close 27 August 2026 at 18:00 Singapore time: Aug 27, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Read the open-call guidelines and FAQ, then complete ASEF's official Formstack application by 27 August 2026 at 18:00 Singapore time.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.