Best practice - Business enhancement through cluster promotion & internationalisation - Mrs. Neus Mèlich, Officer of Business Development Service of the Catalan Institute of Cultural Industries. Department of Culture and Media of the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia)
TCI 2015 Danish clusters and the creative industries Development, growth & cr...TCI Network
This document summarizes Betina Simonsen's presentation on Danish clusters and the creative industries. It discusses how clusters play a role in developing creative industries by facilitating cross-sectoral innovation and professionalizing entrepreneurs. It provides examples of creative clusters in Denmark and describes Innonet Lifestyle, the cluster focused on interior, clothing, and furniture industries. The presentation aims to foster growth, job creation, and innovation in the creative sectors through cluster activities and cross-industry collaboration.
The document provides information about Simple Logica, a market research and social research company located in Madrid, Spain. It summarizes the company's mission as providing high quality, rigorous, and efficient services tailored to each client's specific needs with honesty, accuracy, and commitment. It also lists the company's areas of focus, including market research, opinion polls, social research, and fieldwork services.
This document outlines objectives for mapping and analyzing the creative industries in Northern Tallinn, Estonia. It discusses several areas in Northern Tallinn - SALME, NIINE, TELLISKIVI, and KATEL - and the role they play or could play in the local creative industry. It also examines reasons why creative industries prefer the area as well as shortcomings. Finally, it proposes future scenarios for how the city can better utilize creative industry potential through improved communication, experimentation, and targeted research.
The document proposes suggestions to support creative industries and economic growth in cities. It recommends (1) supporting creative industry sector networks, (2) integrating business and financial support systems, and (3) providing spaces for creative animators. It also suggests establishing transnational policy networks to share best practices and connect businesses, universities, and policymakers. Transnational SME networks are proposed to connect small and medium enterprises between cities and take advantage of cultural diversity.
The document outlines Berlin's strategy for developing its design sector. It discusses conducting research on the sector's strengths, weaknesses, and potential. The strategy focuses on improving knowledge sharing and entrepreneurship support, establishing design hubs, and fostering cross-sector collaboration between design, technology, and industry. This includes creating a hybrid innovation platform linking universities and businesses and expanding funding programs to support international exhibitions and design services. The overall aim is to boost Berlin's profile as a hub for national and international design while preserving the sector's diversity.
The document summarizes information about the Helsinki region's employed labor force and regional gross domestic product from 1990 to 2007. It shows that both the labor force and GDP grew steadily over this period. The region has a vision of being a dynamic center for business and innovation to promote prosperity and benefit all of Finland. Living labs are discussed as real-life platforms for testing new services with users to achieve more acceptable solutions through open and co-creative innovation.
The document discusses a project between 11 European cities called Creative Metropoles that aims to stimulate creative industries and economic growth. The project focuses on improving local support systems for creative businesses through workshops and exchanges. The cities analyze policies, share best practices, and develop new ideas and instruments, especially around themes like business support, creative districts, finance, and demand for creative industries. The goal is for cities to work together to strengthen their creative sectors and Europe's global position in creative industries.
Co creative companies developing city districtsmarija
This document discusses evidence-based urban policy and creative districts. It describes Movense Ltd, a company that aims to improve living environments through co-creation. It then discusses two areas in Helsinki - Arabianranta and Hernesaari. Arabianranta is presented as a co-creative campus that has undergone historical waves of development. Projects and cultural concepts developed there are outlined. Hernesaari is described as transitioning from a shipyard to a residential area, with the concept of "cultural dockers" proposed to generate new ideas through grassroots creativity. Workshops are discussed as a means of co-creating visions for Hernesaari. The conclusions highlight passion, very local approaches, living drama/action,
TCI 2015 Danish clusters and the creative industries Development, growth & cr...TCI Network
This document summarizes Betina Simonsen's presentation on Danish clusters and the creative industries. It discusses how clusters play a role in developing creative industries by facilitating cross-sectoral innovation and professionalizing entrepreneurs. It provides examples of creative clusters in Denmark and describes Innonet Lifestyle, the cluster focused on interior, clothing, and furniture industries. The presentation aims to foster growth, job creation, and innovation in the creative sectors through cluster activities and cross-industry collaboration.
The document provides information about Simple Logica, a market research and social research company located in Madrid, Spain. It summarizes the company's mission as providing high quality, rigorous, and efficient services tailored to each client's specific needs with honesty, accuracy, and commitment. It also lists the company's areas of focus, including market research, opinion polls, social research, and fieldwork services.
This document outlines objectives for mapping and analyzing the creative industries in Northern Tallinn, Estonia. It discusses several areas in Northern Tallinn - SALME, NIINE, TELLISKIVI, and KATEL - and the role they play or could play in the local creative industry. It also examines reasons why creative industries prefer the area as well as shortcomings. Finally, it proposes future scenarios for how the city can better utilize creative industry potential through improved communication, experimentation, and targeted research.
The document proposes suggestions to support creative industries and economic growth in cities. It recommends (1) supporting creative industry sector networks, (2) integrating business and financial support systems, and (3) providing spaces for creative animators. It also suggests establishing transnational policy networks to share best practices and connect businesses, universities, and policymakers. Transnational SME networks are proposed to connect small and medium enterprises between cities and take advantage of cultural diversity.
The document outlines Berlin's strategy for developing its design sector. It discusses conducting research on the sector's strengths, weaknesses, and potential. The strategy focuses on improving knowledge sharing and entrepreneurship support, establishing design hubs, and fostering cross-sector collaboration between design, technology, and industry. This includes creating a hybrid innovation platform linking universities and businesses and expanding funding programs to support international exhibitions and design services. The overall aim is to boost Berlin's profile as a hub for national and international design while preserving the sector's diversity.
The document summarizes information about the Helsinki region's employed labor force and regional gross domestic product from 1990 to 2007. It shows that both the labor force and GDP grew steadily over this period. The region has a vision of being a dynamic center for business and innovation to promote prosperity and benefit all of Finland. Living labs are discussed as real-life platforms for testing new services with users to achieve more acceptable solutions through open and co-creative innovation.
The document discusses a project between 11 European cities called Creative Metropoles that aims to stimulate creative industries and economic growth. The project focuses on improving local support systems for creative businesses through workshops and exchanges. The cities analyze policies, share best practices, and develop new ideas and instruments, especially around themes like business support, creative districts, finance, and demand for creative industries. The goal is for cities to work together to strengthen their creative sectors and Europe's global position in creative industries.
Co creative companies developing city districtsmarija
This document discusses evidence-based urban policy and creative districts. It describes Movense Ltd, a company that aims to improve living environments through co-creation. It then discusses two areas in Helsinki - Arabianranta and Hernesaari. Arabianranta is presented as a co-creative campus that has undergone historical waves of development. Projects and cultural concepts developed there are outlined. Hernesaari is described as transitioning from a shipyard to a residential area, with the concept of "cultural dockers" proposed to generate new ideas through grassroots creativity. Workshops are discussed as a means of co-creating visions for Hernesaari. The conclusions highlight passion, very local approaches, living drama/action,
CIMEL aims to understand changes in media and entertainment industries, identify challenges they face, and promote knowledge. It maintains a global perspective with a focus on Latin America and emerging markets. CIMEL is led by a Chief Executive and Academic Director and works with member companies, professors abroad, and new entrants. It conducts research through projects and publications to provide insights for both business and society. Future plans include expanding multidisciplinary research, building regional focus, and increasing collaboration and knowledge diffusion.
Il mercato unico digitale offre interessanti opportunità per le imprese e per i territori. Le strategie regionali possono supportare attivamente la transizione verso il nuovo paradigma tracciato da Industria 4.0., promuovere gli investimenti e contribuire alla creazione di un eco-sistema favorevole all'innovazione e allo sviluppo. Commissione Europea e regioni europee offrono un quadro sulle opportunità e sulle principali esperienze.
The document discusses the entrepreneurial dimension of cultural and creative industries, especially small and medium enterprises. It notes that CCIs have specific characteristics including their size, labor markets, products, and challenges accessing financing. The document recommends that EU policies recognize the unique nature of CCIs and support them through initiatives like a pan-European investment fund, tax incentives, entrepreneurship training, and harmonizing education standards across countries.
The document discusses building creative industries strategies through French case studies. It describes a consulting company that addresses city and regional development issues, including innovation, cultural and creative industries, and business support. The presentation provides examples of French cities that developed creative industry clusters and districts, through long-term projects focusing on art, culture, education, and attracting creative talent. It also identifies challenges in developing creative economies and priorities like networking, incubators, and international cooperation.
The document outlines a digital strategy for Derry, Northern Ireland. It aims to support the growth of the local digital and creative content sectors through four key objectives: 1) raising awareness of the sector, 2) supporting local business growth initiatives, 3) animating digital content networks, and 4) raising the sector's profile. It discusses conducting business surveys to identify needs, providing training and mentoring programs, and promoting regional collaboration and opportunities in the digital field.
This document discusses challenges in measuring and capturing the potential of the creative economy, especially in developing countries. It notes that the creative economy encompasses economic, cultural, social and technological aspects, and can foster growth while promoting inclusion. However, defining and measuring the creative industries and trade in creative goods and services poses difficulties due to limitations in statistical classifications, data collection practices, and technological changes. The document calls for harmonizing definitions, updating classification systems, and strengthening collaboration between international organizations to improve measuring and understanding this evolving sector.
FinTech Belgium is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Over the past challenging year, it has grown to 110 members and hosted numerous virtual events. It is launching initiatives like a new website, YouTube channel, demo sessions, classrooms and the FIRe hub. FinTech Belgium also co-founded the European Digital Finance Association to advocate for the digital finance sector in Europe. Looking ahead, it aims to strengthen partnerships and resume in-person events.
Creative industries, Innovation, and Digital ConvergenceIan Miles
Presentation within the MOSTI MSc on Service Innovation. What are creative industries? How do they innovate? What is digital convergence? why does it matter?
The document summarizes a professional development workshop for emerging scholars and early career researchers. It introduces the organizing team and discusses the agenda, which includes an overview of the research priorities of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation. The research agenda focuses on understanding and supporting the creative economy and industries through education, digital literacy, business development, policy and regulation, and international partnerships. The document outlines current and planned research projects within six programs to advance this agenda.
TCI 2014 World class cluster born on reindustrialization of Olivetti settlement TCI Network
This document summarizes the development of a world-class cosmetics cluster in Crema, Italy that was born from the reindustrialization of the historic Olivetti settlement. Key steps included mapping local industry specializations, analyzing the cosmetics value chain with local companies, prioritizing initiatives like improving visibility and training, and establishing a cluster organization called Polo Cosmesi with over 150 member firms that benefits from joint initiatives, services, and internationalization support. The success of the cluster is attributed to strong leadership, a willingness to evolve, active involvement from public and private partners, and a focus on building trust between members.
The European Commission is proposing to establish a network of Digital Innovation Hubs across Europe to help companies, especially SMEs and mid-caps, gain access to digital technologies and expertise. The Hubs will be based in different regions and complement existing competence centers. They will provide services like technology demonstrations, training, funding assistance, and collaboration opportunities to local companies. The Commission will support networking between Hubs, while regions and member states will help establish and reinforce Hubs based on local industry needs and strengths. The goal is to make advanced digital capabilities available throughout Europe to help all sectors benefit from digital innovation.
Digital partnerships and ecosystems. As Digital Innovation Hub can help Francesco Berrettini
Digital partnerships and ecosystems. As Digital Innovation Hub can help for the purpose to develop the territory and create cluster very soon, my point of view.
The document summarizes the Heroes Euro-Mediterranean Coinnovation Festival, which will take place from September 21-23, 2016 in Maratea, Italy. The festival aims to promote innovation and sustainable projects that can address major economic and social challenges. Over three days, the event will feature keynotes, workshops, and networking sessions to connect 500 innovators from different fields. It will also highlight the natural beauty and tourism opportunities in Maratea and the Basilicata region through cultural activities and boat trips during the low season. The main topics of discussion will be technological, economic and social innovation to build a more sustainable and inclusive society in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Supporting knowledge capacity of ICT among SME to engage in growth and innova...SKILLS+ project
The document summarizes an organization called AEICE that supports SMEs in the construction sector in Castilla y Leon, Spain. It has over 100 member companies and partners with universities and research centers. AEICE works to strengthen the construction sector through collaboration and training programs. It has launched projects focused on heritage, tourism and the natural environment along the Duero River to promote regional development.
The document summarizes the third [Y] Factor Conference organized by the European Committee of the Regions on January 27, 2016. The conference focused on the role of youth in local and regional innovation. It brought together start-up entrepreneurs, local authorities, and digital/innovation experts to discuss cooperation between entrepreneurs and authorities and how big data can drive innovation in smart cities. Key recommendations from the conference included enhancing cross-border public procurement, increasing collaboration, and encouraging vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems through education, mentorship, and start-up support.
Empowering Deep Tech Start-ups and traditional SMEs Soren Gigler
presentation on the opportunities and challenges of promoting the growth of deep tech companies and enhancing the digitalisation of traditional SMEs in Europe at the EU- Digital Innovation Hubs Annual event in Warsaw November 2018. The presentation also provides recommendations on the key role Digital Innovation Hubs can play in supporting regional innovation ecosystems and supporting traditional SMEs in developing and implementing digitalisation programs.
Creative Urban Renewal in Europe (CURE)Rene KOOYMAN
EU INTERREG IV Program. CURE develops innovative solutions to the question of how the creative economy can play an active role in urban renewal processes in medium-sized cities in NWE. In contrast to bigger cities and metropoles with growing development conditions, where the market mainly pushes the development of creative urban quarters, the development of creative zones in medium-sized cities has to be pushed by local authorities and other local players. An active intervention of key stakeholders in the form of an integrated approach is needed.
This document provides information about the Arctic Innovation Forum event happening on May 31st in Kalix, Sweden. The forum will focus on innovation, smart cities, design thinking, and business innovation. It will include workshops, networking, and panel discussions on topics like digital transformation, industrial skills, test bed environments, and innovation policies. Attendees will receive case materials in advance and participate in hands-on, collaborative activities and debates. The goal is to help connect businesses and discuss challenges and best practices around innovation and sustainability. Presenters will discuss satellite communications and other industry trends.
The document proposes suggestions to support creative industries and economic growth in cities. It recommends (1) supporting creative industry sector networks, (2) integrating business and financial support systems, and (3) providing spaces for creative animators. It also suggests establishing transnational policy networks and small- and medium-sized enterprise networks between cities to promote innovation, exchange of best practices, and opportunities for creative industries.
The document discusses a project between 11 European cities called Creative Metropoles that aims to stimulate creative industries and economic growth. The project focuses on improving local support systems for creative businesses through workshops and exchanges. The cities analyze policies, share best practices, and develop new ideas and instruments, especially around themes like business support, creative districts, finance, and demand for creative industries. The goal is for cities to work together to strengthen their creative sectors and Europe's global position in creative industries.
CIMEL aims to understand changes in media and entertainment industries, identify challenges they face, and promote knowledge. It maintains a global perspective with a focus on Latin America and emerging markets. CIMEL is led by a Chief Executive and Academic Director and works with member companies, professors abroad, and new entrants. It conducts research through projects and publications to provide insights for both business and society. Future plans include expanding multidisciplinary research, building regional focus, and increasing collaboration and knowledge diffusion.
Il mercato unico digitale offre interessanti opportunità per le imprese e per i territori. Le strategie regionali possono supportare attivamente la transizione verso il nuovo paradigma tracciato da Industria 4.0., promuovere gli investimenti e contribuire alla creazione di un eco-sistema favorevole all'innovazione e allo sviluppo. Commissione Europea e regioni europee offrono un quadro sulle opportunità e sulle principali esperienze.
The document discusses the entrepreneurial dimension of cultural and creative industries, especially small and medium enterprises. It notes that CCIs have specific characteristics including their size, labor markets, products, and challenges accessing financing. The document recommends that EU policies recognize the unique nature of CCIs and support them through initiatives like a pan-European investment fund, tax incentives, entrepreneurship training, and harmonizing education standards across countries.
The document discusses building creative industries strategies through French case studies. It describes a consulting company that addresses city and regional development issues, including innovation, cultural and creative industries, and business support. The presentation provides examples of French cities that developed creative industry clusters and districts, through long-term projects focusing on art, culture, education, and attracting creative talent. It also identifies challenges in developing creative economies and priorities like networking, incubators, and international cooperation.
The document outlines a digital strategy for Derry, Northern Ireland. It aims to support the growth of the local digital and creative content sectors through four key objectives: 1) raising awareness of the sector, 2) supporting local business growth initiatives, 3) animating digital content networks, and 4) raising the sector's profile. It discusses conducting business surveys to identify needs, providing training and mentoring programs, and promoting regional collaboration and opportunities in the digital field.
This document discusses challenges in measuring and capturing the potential of the creative economy, especially in developing countries. It notes that the creative economy encompasses economic, cultural, social and technological aspects, and can foster growth while promoting inclusion. However, defining and measuring the creative industries and trade in creative goods and services poses difficulties due to limitations in statistical classifications, data collection practices, and technological changes. The document calls for harmonizing definitions, updating classification systems, and strengthening collaboration between international organizations to improve measuring and understanding this evolving sector.
FinTech Belgium is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Over the past challenging year, it has grown to 110 members and hosted numerous virtual events. It is launching initiatives like a new website, YouTube channel, demo sessions, classrooms and the FIRe hub. FinTech Belgium also co-founded the European Digital Finance Association to advocate for the digital finance sector in Europe. Looking ahead, it aims to strengthen partnerships and resume in-person events.
Creative industries, Innovation, and Digital ConvergenceIan Miles
Presentation within the MOSTI MSc on Service Innovation. What are creative industries? How do they innovate? What is digital convergence? why does it matter?
The document summarizes a professional development workshop for emerging scholars and early career researchers. It introduces the organizing team and discusses the agenda, which includes an overview of the research priorities of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation. The research agenda focuses on understanding and supporting the creative economy and industries through education, digital literacy, business development, policy and regulation, and international partnerships. The document outlines current and planned research projects within six programs to advance this agenda.
TCI 2014 World class cluster born on reindustrialization of Olivetti settlement TCI Network
This document summarizes the development of a world-class cosmetics cluster in Crema, Italy that was born from the reindustrialization of the historic Olivetti settlement. Key steps included mapping local industry specializations, analyzing the cosmetics value chain with local companies, prioritizing initiatives like improving visibility and training, and establishing a cluster organization called Polo Cosmesi with over 150 member firms that benefits from joint initiatives, services, and internationalization support. The success of the cluster is attributed to strong leadership, a willingness to evolve, active involvement from public and private partners, and a focus on building trust between members.
The European Commission is proposing to establish a network of Digital Innovation Hubs across Europe to help companies, especially SMEs and mid-caps, gain access to digital technologies and expertise. The Hubs will be based in different regions and complement existing competence centers. They will provide services like technology demonstrations, training, funding assistance, and collaboration opportunities to local companies. The Commission will support networking between Hubs, while regions and member states will help establish and reinforce Hubs based on local industry needs and strengths. The goal is to make advanced digital capabilities available throughout Europe to help all sectors benefit from digital innovation.
Digital partnerships and ecosystems. As Digital Innovation Hub can help Francesco Berrettini
Digital partnerships and ecosystems. As Digital Innovation Hub can help for the purpose to develop the territory and create cluster very soon, my point of view.
The document summarizes the Heroes Euro-Mediterranean Coinnovation Festival, which will take place from September 21-23, 2016 in Maratea, Italy. The festival aims to promote innovation and sustainable projects that can address major economic and social challenges. Over three days, the event will feature keynotes, workshops, and networking sessions to connect 500 innovators from different fields. It will also highlight the natural beauty and tourism opportunities in Maratea and the Basilicata region through cultural activities and boat trips during the low season. The main topics of discussion will be technological, economic and social innovation to build a more sustainable and inclusive society in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Supporting knowledge capacity of ICT among SME to engage in growth and innova...SKILLS+ project
The document summarizes an organization called AEICE that supports SMEs in the construction sector in Castilla y Leon, Spain. It has over 100 member companies and partners with universities and research centers. AEICE works to strengthen the construction sector through collaboration and training programs. It has launched projects focused on heritage, tourism and the natural environment along the Duero River to promote regional development.
The document summarizes the third [Y] Factor Conference organized by the European Committee of the Regions on January 27, 2016. The conference focused on the role of youth in local and regional innovation. It brought together start-up entrepreneurs, local authorities, and digital/innovation experts to discuss cooperation between entrepreneurs and authorities and how big data can drive innovation in smart cities. Key recommendations from the conference included enhancing cross-border public procurement, increasing collaboration, and encouraging vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems through education, mentorship, and start-up support.
Empowering Deep Tech Start-ups and traditional SMEs Soren Gigler
presentation on the opportunities and challenges of promoting the growth of deep tech companies and enhancing the digitalisation of traditional SMEs in Europe at the EU- Digital Innovation Hubs Annual event in Warsaw November 2018. The presentation also provides recommendations on the key role Digital Innovation Hubs can play in supporting regional innovation ecosystems and supporting traditional SMEs in developing and implementing digitalisation programs.
Creative Urban Renewal in Europe (CURE)Rene KOOYMAN
EU INTERREG IV Program. CURE develops innovative solutions to the question of how the creative economy can play an active role in urban renewal processes in medium-sized cities in NWE. In contrast to bigger cities and metropoles with growing development conditions, where the market mainly pushes the development of creative urban quarters, the development of creative zones in medium-sized cities has to be pushed by local authorities and other local players. An active intervention of key stakeholders in the form of an integrated approach is needed.
This document provides information about the Arctic Innovation Forum event happening on May 31st in Kalix, Sweden. The forum will focus on innovation, smart cities, design thinking, and business innovation. It will include workshops, networking, and panel discussions on topics like digital transformation, industrial skills, test bed environments, and innovation policies. Attendees will receive case materials in advance and participate in hands-on, collaborative activities and debates. The goal is to help connect businesses and discuss challenges and best practices around innovation and sustainability. Presenters will discuss satellite communications and other industry trends.
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The document proposes suggestions to support creative industries and economic growth in cities. It recommends (1) supporting creative industry sector networks, (2) integrating business and financial support systems, and (3) providing spaces for creative animators. It also suggests establishing transnational policy networks and small- and medium-sized enterprise networks between cities to promote innovation, exchange of best practices, and opportunities for creative industries.
The document discusses a project between 11 European cities called Creative Metropoles that aims to stimulate creative industries and economic growth. The project focuses on improving local support systems for creative businesses through workshops and exchanges. The cities analyze policies, share best practices, and develop new ideas and instruments, especially around themes like business support, creative districts, finance, and demand for creative industries. The goal is for cities to work together to strengthen their creative sectors and Europe's global position in creative industries.
The document discusses a network of 7 cities in the Amsterdam metropolitan area working together from 2007 to 2012 to promote opportunities for creative industries. The network aimed to match policies with the creative industries, provide services to creative businesses, and promote the region as a creative hub. It encouraged collaboration and knowledge sharing between members. The portal www.creativeamsterdam.nl/cm provided information and resources for participants.
The document outlines a network of 7 cities in the Amsterdam metropolitan area working together from 2007 to 2012 to create opportunities for the creative industries. The network, called Creative Amsterdam, aimed to match policies with the creative industries, provide services to support them, and promote the region as a creative hub. Key objectives included helping members exchange knowledge and experience and encouraging collaboration over working alone.
This document welcomes readers to Kidzone, a section about lava and Tokyo stories. It introduces three topics - Kidzone, lava, and Tokyo stories - in a short title with no further details provided.
Upsala creative metropoles stockholm march 2010marija
The document discusses the role of cities in supporting creative industries and developing creative districts. It provides statistics on employment in creative and cultural industries across Europe. It emphasizes that different sub-sectors of the creative industries have different location needs. Cities should identify their strengths and support startups and SMEs through business support services, affordable work spaces, funding, and networking opportunities. When developing creative districts, cities need to consider proximity but not at the expense of regional connections.
Delegates from 11 European cities met in Stockholm to share experiences supporting creative industries through the Creative Metropoles EU project. Research for the project found that cities have different understandings and approaches to creative industries. The conference highlighted best practices from cities like Stockholm, Tallinn, Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Vilnius in strengthening creative industries through business incubators, design programs, cluster promotion, and regenerating old city districts. The project aims to make public support for creative industries more effective.
KreaNord is a Nordic steering group that operates in Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and the Faroe Islands with the vision of making the Nordic region one of the leading regions in the global creative economy. It aims to do this through network activities, development initiatives, policy recommendations, and profiling activities. KreaNord's goals are to develop and promote the Nordic creative economy by coordinating efforts between the Nordic countries and initiating joint projects through a steering group, reference group, and expert working groups. Some of KreaNord's current projects include developing a Nordic web portal, roadshow, and workshops on financing and entrepreneurship in the creative industries.
Best practice - Creative industries and responses to place and culture - Creative industries strategy and workspaces, Aberystwyth and Three Mills Island, Bromley By Bow, London, Mr David Clarke
Best practice - Developing qualitative urban space with the help of CI – Park of Architecture – Vilnius, Mr Mindaugas Pakalnis, chief architect of Municipal Enterprise Vilnius Pan, Council Member of the Lithuanian Union of Architects
The document summarizes Amsterdam's policy on art factories and affordable studios ("broedplaatsen"). It discusses the goals of creating 1400-2000 spaces for artists and subcultural groups by 2000. It also describes the Bureau Broedplaatsen, which works with city departments, districts, organizations and housing corporations to manage broedplaatsen spaces and allocate them. The policy aims to support the city's cultural and economic base by providing affordable studio and work spaces for artists.
This document discusses future trends and business ideas from a conference on creative metropoles. It outlines three perspectives on the future - the predictable, possible, and preferred. Several weak signals and themes are presented, including co-creation, virtual life, and consumer values. Business ideas that were discussed include a networking platform for like-minded people, an open-source database for eco-labels, and a system to tune machines efficiently. The document concludes that exploring more countries, industries, and having an open mind can lead to useful ideas about the future.
3. Who is our public?
Who?
• Small and mid-sized businesses/entreprises (SMEs)
• Micro businesses/entreprises
• Freelances
Sectors:
• Film and TV
• Media
• Publishing
• Music
• Performing Arts
• Visual Arts
• New Multimedia Arts
4. Business Development Service (SDE)
SDE:
A service oriented to the Catalan cultural industry:
Build on the experience acquired by ICIC
Activity started in Jannuary 2006
We’re five-years-old!
SDE’s goals:
1. Improve Catalan cultural/creative industries’ competitiveness
2. Promote innovation in their management
5. Business Development Service (SDE) Objectives
Operational objectives (goals) of the SDE:
To stimulate innovation in cultural industries
To generate new resources and maximize those already existing
To provide cultural industries with the information and tools to
be able to reach new markets
To encourage networking
To promote technological and digital transfer applied to
creative industries
6. Where SDE’s goals come from?
SWOT
(based on Handbook on the Cultural Industries of Catalonia, October 2002)
Main goals and challenges of ICIC:
• Provide a business framework in Catalonia for cultural/creative
industries (SDE)
• Connect local creative companies and professionals with
international networks. Expand cultural products market (API)
• Increase the consumption of culture (Club TR3SC)
Main goals and challenges of SDE
• Become a tool for creative business development: External
Consultancy and Manager Training
• Foster cultural exchange, cooperation services and
Information/Management training
7. SWOT
Strenghs:
1. Existence of a solid amateur scene that feeds consumption and
new professionals outlets in culture.
2. Existence of a relevant mass of SMEs and a strong traditional
gremial and associacionist culture.
3. Existence of a relevant enterpreneur culture/ability to carry out
iniatives of an entrepreneurial character, tied to innovation and
artistic creativity.
8. SWOT
Weknesses:
1. Major difficulty for positioning Catalan cultural products in the
Spanish market and for their integration into the international
market . (API & SDE’s Training)
2. Strong centralization of the main groups in Madrid (capital city).
3. Low market activity in cultural production and promotion outside
BCN area. (SDE: training around Catalonia!)
4. Severe lack of public and private financing (ADE: Refundable
Contributions, Culture Credit (loans), ICF Credit Programme)
5. Lack of life-long training in the creative industries, mostly
dominated by liberal professionals (SDE: Training)
6. Insufficient businesses strategies for networking and
cooperating (SDE: Meetings, Training, networking & API)
9. SWOT
Opportunities:
1. Creativity, vital for the business chain of added value
2. New digital techonology. The full development of digital
technology in all areas of culture must be fostered. (SDE: DM2.0,
professional training: Worshops Web and Mktg Digital)
3. Less significance given to the location of the site of productive
and creative processes.
4. Possibility of assuming a competitive position in new emerging
multimedia markets.
5. Development of cultural tourism.
10. SWOT
Threats:
1. Dependency on a few major operators IT service providers.
2. The traditional linguistic and cultural barriers are vanishing
and the large-scale promotion is very costly.
3. Loss of importance of the location of production and creation.
4. New digital techonology (SDE! : DM2.0, professional training:
Worshops Web and Mktg Digital)
11. SDE acts along two axis:
1. Information/ Training management
(In/Formació directiva)
2. Culture Consultancy (Consultoria Cultura)
12. Business Development Service (SDE) Action axis
1. Information/ Training management
Main characteristics:
• Format: conferences, workshops, debates, professional round-table
discussions, work sessions, dialogues
• Topics: innovation management, IT application, economic management,
new markets, etc.
• Offer adapted to sectorial specific needs
• Flexibility and capacity for quick response to current questions
• And it’s usually free-of-charge!
14. Some of our international speakers...
Charles Caldas, CEO, Merlin
Richard Gottehrer, founder
Carlos Lalinde, CEO and
and chairman, The Orchard
Copyright chief, Clipper’s Music
Shira Perlmutter, executive VP,
Global Legal Policy, IFPI
Kevin Arnold, CEO, IODA
15. Business Development Service (SDE) Action axis
1. Information/ Training management
Topics for 2010: More than 60
seminars and
•Digital Music 2.0 conferences
programmed!
•Marketing and Communication
•New Technologies
•Legal
•Management
•Internationalization Our main partner:
International
•Collaborations
Promotion Area
www.catalanarts.cat
16. 1. Information/ Training management
Digital Music 2.0 www.sdeicic.cat/dm20
clip DM2.0 http://vimeo.com/10212335
Day sessions:
• Digital Music 2.0 – SONAR-
Activity programmed as part of Sonar.
• Digital Music 2.0 - Vila-Seca Street Music Festival.
The 10 most common Web mistakes (music sector)
• Digital Music 2.0 – Vic Live Music Market
Tools for the internationalization of companies (markets and fairs)
Seminars:
• Digital Music 2.0 - (APECAT)
Analysis of the behaviour of the public in the network
Legal digital sales
17. 1. Information/ Training management
Marketing and Communication
Workshops:
•Marketing and Communication Strategies for Cultural Companies
10 sessions
•Web and Digital Marketing for Cultural Companies
4 sessions
•Presentation and communication skills for negotiation
4 sessions
Conferences:
•Being news; by accident or strategy? Know the means for good
management of cultural communication
Sessions programmed in Barcelona, Vic, Girona, Lleida i Tarragona.
18. 1. Information/ Training management
New Technologies
Workshops:
•The 10 most common mistakes in communication by Internet:
– Publishing sector
– Performing arts sector
– Visual arts sector
– Audiovisual sector
Dialogues of the SDE:
• Applications for mobile telephones and small video games, applied to
the promotion of cultural industries
• Internet as an information channel
19. 1. Information/ Training management
Legal
Seminars:
•The Law on information society and electronic trade services
(LSSICE)
•Resolution of conflicts
•Legality and new technologies in the publishing sector
•Contracting in employment and commercial areas: in the areas
of music, performing arts, and the audiovisual field
•The right to honour, intimacy and image in the audiovisual field
and the world of publishing
Dialogues of the SDE:
•Social networks - pros and cons
•Copyright
•Large brands and piracy. How can they defend themselves?
•How to control your corporate reputation in Internet
•Advertising: purchase ideas to sell products
20. 1. Information/ Training management
Business management
Workshops:
•Participative strategic plan 4 sessions
•Programme of SDE activities and services for 2010
•Accounting as a management tool
•How to focus banking negotiation
Day session:
•R+D+I in cultural companies
Dialogues of the SDE:
•How to carry out a market study in an industry of prototypes
•Cooperate to advance: clusters, sectorial alliances
21. 1. Information/ Training management
Internationalization
• II Day sessions on street arts (Fira Tàrrega Street Festival). Street
Arts and Internationalization (I and II)
• Day sessions on internationalization for cultural companies
In collaboration with the Area of International Promotion of the
ICIC www.catalanarts.cat
www.catalanarts.cat
22. Business Development Service (SDE) Action axis
2. Culture Consultancy
Main characteristics:
• Consultancy service (upon demand) offered to Catalan cultural companies
• Co-financed service (ICIC – companies)
• Characteristics of the consultancy:
– Two kinds:
• Basic
• Specific. Most common typologies: commercial plans, strategic
development, improvement of internal procedures, marketing,
digital processes and new technologies, ...
– Consultancy carried out by external consultants who have accredited
their technical solvency
23. 2. Culture Consultancy
Main goals:
To improve the professionalization and competitiveness of the
Catalan cultural business fabric.
To provide cultural companies the opportunity to carry out a process
of reflection with advice from an external consultant.
To carry out specific work for the development and implementation of
conclusions and recommendations in a functional company environment
and which may be derived from the prior process of reflection.
24. 2. Culture Consultancy
Summary of data from previous offerings (2006-2009)
• Total budget assigned: 285,582.49 €
– Total applications resolved positively: 204
• Total applications in the area of basic consultation: 135
– Total budget assigned: 59,200 €
• Total applications in the area of specific consultation: 71
– Total budget assigned: 226,382.49 €