International Coproduction Fund (IKF)

International coproductions are exemplary of partnership-based, dialogue-oriented collaborations. We promote collaborative work processes and innovative productions involving international cultural exchange. In doing so, we support the creation of new networks and approaches within global contexts, while exploring innovative methods for intercultural collaboration.

With the IKF, we fund professionally active artists, ensembles and projects in the performing arts (music, theatre, dance and performance) both abroad and in Germany, with insufficient means of their own to realise international coproductions.

We fund all project costs, including artist fees, travel costs and production expenses, can be included in the funding application. The requested funding amount should be no more than €30,000 and no less than €15,000.

Deadline: 12.10.2026 (23:59 Uhr CET)
Start of project: 1.1.2027
End of project: 31.12.2027
Proof of expenditure: To be submitted by the end of 2027

Funding Criteria:

• Project in the fields of music, theatre, dance or performance
• Applicants whose main place of residence and work is outside Germany (excluding Austria and Switzerland)
• Quality of the project and the artistic concept
• Balanced project partnership, both in the collaborative creative process and in efforts to secure funding
• Relevance of the participating artists in their respective scenes
• Sound finance plan including all project costs and verifiable own funds (such as ticket revenue, contributions from coproducers, etc.), and/or third-party funds (additional grants, sponsors, etc.), and/or in-kind contributions. (Note: The IKF only provides partial funding of up to 75% of the total production costs.)
• At least one performance outside Germany, and, if possible, one in Germany
• The project period should meet the requirements specified under “Deadlines and selection process”

If the Goethe-Institut in the respective country has not been informed about the project before the time of application, the project will not be eligible for consideration.

IKF applications must be submitted online in English. The application portal opens two months before the application deadline (for more details, see Deadlines and selection process).

Please read the guidelines carefully before filling out an online application -->