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Capacity2Transform

Project overview

Activating the transformative potential of cultural and creative industries and sustainable tourism in boosting the twin green and digital transition for the competitiveness of Central Europe

Many companies lack internal capacities for transforming their business models to a more sustainable one. The Capacity2Transform project promotes innovative business support scheme that systematically help companies to adapt and bring more sustainable products and solutions to the market. Project connects businesses, training institutions, research organisations and policy makers into a supportive digital, green and creative innovation ECOSYSTEM and supports the efforts of CCIs to join the international digital and green transition value chains.

2,40m €

Project Budget

80%

of the Budget is funded by ERDF

Layer 1

8

Countries

9

Regions

11

Partners

2

Pilots

Duration

Start date

End date

Project progress

44%

Project partnership

Project partners

Slovenija (SI)

Lead partner

Primorska Technology Park

Address
Mednarodni prehod 6
5290 Šempeter-Vrtojba
Country
Slovenia (SI)
Web
https://www.primorski-tp.si/

Project partner

Address
Via J.Linussio 51
33100 Udine
Country
Italy (IT)
Web
www.friulinnovazione.it
Total partner budget
220,540 €
Address
Seregelyesi ut 113
8000 Szekesfehervar
Country
Hungary (HU)
Web
www.kdriu.hu
Total partner budget
212,800 €
Address
Lakeside B01
9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Country
Austria (AT)
Web
www.build.or.at
Total partner budget
180,320 €
Address
Santa Croce 191
30135 Venice
Country
Italy (IT)
Web
www.iuav.it
Total partner budget
186,950 €
Centre for Creativity (CzK)
Address
Rusjanov trg 7
1000 Ljubljana
Country
Slovenia (SI)
Web
www.mao.si; www.czk.si
Total partner budget
186,200 €
Address
Cvite Fiskovića 5
21000 Split
Country
Croatia (HR)
Web
https://www.efst.unist.hr/
Total partner budget
212,800 €
Address
Leuschnerstraße 43
70176 Stuttgart
Country
Germany (DE)
Web
https://www.steinbeis-europa.de/
Total partner budget
214,816 €
Address
Cesta Dr. Franje Tuđmana 273
21213 Kaštel Gomilica
Country
Croatia (HR)
Web
www.iricentar.hr
Total partner budget
212,476 €
Address
Příkop 27/2a
602 00 Brno
Country
Czechia (CZ)
Web
https://bizgarden.cz/cs/bizgarden/
Total partner budget
184,240 €
Address
Letna 9
04001 Kosice
Country
Slovakia (SK)
Web
www.tuke.sk
Total partner budget
183,260 €

Roadmap

1

Challenge

Capacity2Transform operates across Central Europe, focusing on the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) and sustainable tourism sectors. The challenge is to integrate these sectors into the digital and green (DG) transition to boost regional competitiveness.

2

Main problem

The CCIs and sustainable tourism SMEs lack the technical and management skills necessary for participating in DG transition actions.

3

Idea

What if we could equip CCIs and tourism SMEs with the skills and support needed to actively engage in digital and green transformation?

4

Solution

Capacity2Transform will develop a comprehensive capacity-building program to upskill these sectors, enabling them to contribute to and benefit from the DG transition.

5

How it works

1. Skill Development: Through e-learning modules, workshops, and peer exchanges, the project will enhance the digital, green, and creative competencies of over 1000 professionals.

2. Pilot Actions: Transnational pilot actions will test and demonstrate the validity of DG concepts, support tools, and delivery methods across nine regions.

3. Support Structures: Establishing long-term networks and supportive environments, such as the Knowledge Factory and Media Factory platforms, will ensure sustained capacity building and innovation.

6

Proof

The project aims to support over 200 SMEs, develop 90 DG action concepts, and implement 9 transformative actions. Success will be measured through improved skills, stronger networks, and increased integration of CCIs in DG transitions.

7

Impact

By empowering CCIs and tourism SMEs with DG skills, Capacity2Transform fosters innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness, driving economic and social value across Central Europe.

8

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News

The power of Pilot Actions in the Capacity2Transform project

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NEWS

07.06.2024

The power of Pilot Actions in the Capacity2Transform project

As the Capacity2Transform project gears up for the implementation phase, it's time to delve into the crucial aspect of pilot actions across all partnerships. However, before diving into the execution, let's first shed some light on what pilot actions are and their significance.

Transforming Capacity: Highlights from the last Consortium Meeting in Split

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NEWS

23.05.2024

Transforming Capacity: Highlights from the last Consortium Meeting in Split

Charting the Path Forward in Capacity2Transform project.

Croatia gains 9 new Design Sprint Facilitators. Two-Day Workshop by John Vetan

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NEWS

10.05.2024

Croatia gains 9 new Design Sprint Facilitators. Two-Day Workshop by John Vetan

As a continuation of our activities under the Capacity2Transform project, the Faculty of Economics, Business, and Tourism in collaboration with IRI Centar at the University of Split successfully hosted a two-day Design Sprint Training Facilitator workshop on May 8-9.

Does Creativity Have Working Hours? A Completely Different Panel Discussion from our Croatian partners

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24.04.2024

Does Creativity Have Working Hours? A Completely Different Panel Discussion from our Croatian partners

The Capacity2Transform project has entered the phase contains series of events and stakeholder gatherings. This particular event served as a hook to introduce the project and familiarize attendees with its key themes. The focus was on raising awareness in the local community and integrating creatives into business processes.

Uniting Innovation and Festivity: Primorski Tehnološki Park’s Unique Networking Event

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13.12.2023

Uniting Innovation and Festivity: Primorski Tehnološki Park’s Unique Networking Event

In a stylish, revamped urban cellar, the lead partner of the project blended fun and professionalism.

Brainstorming Energy Unleashed

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17.11.2023

Brainstorming Energy Unleashed

Capacity2Transform’s Consortium Meeting in Klagenfurt Sets Stage for Future Innovations

Workshop in Udine

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NEWS

21.09.2023

Workshop in Udine

Representatives from four members of Capacity2Transform partnership - FINN, IRIC, PTP, and IUAV converged in the city of Udine for an enriching face-to-face meeting.

The next partner meeting is on the horizon

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13.09.2023

The next partner meeting is on the horizon

The C2T Partner build! Gründerzentrum Kärnten is gearing up to host the next on-site partner meeting on 13th-14th November 2023 in the beautiful Carinthia, Austria. The wheels are in motion - organisation ongoing!

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28.03.2023

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Events

EUREKA Expo

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EVENT

Italy

In Person

29 - 30.10.2024

EUREKA Expo

TEC4I FVG will participate to ureka expo. the purpose of the fair is to enhance cultural and creative industries, facilitating collaboration between the cultural and creative sector and also with companies from other sectors, in order to create business opportunities.

All hands on & Taking The Trash Out

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EVENT

Croatia

In Person

28.06.2024

All hands on & Taking The Trash Out

Internal event for NGOs by IRI Centar. In the first part of the gathering, depending on weather conditions, a short action of cleaning the source of the Jadro River is planned. In the second part, we would like to map some of the problems that associations encounter in their ...

When Creativity meets Entrepreneurship and Art Thinking Workshop

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EVENT

Slovenia

In Person

30.05.2024

When Creativity meets Entrepreneurship and Art Thinking Workshop

Primorski Technology Park organized a one-day event titled "Challenging the Future with Local Strengths."

Design Sprint Training

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EVENT

Croatia

In Person

08 - 10.05.2024

Design Sprint Training

EFST and IRI Centre, as part of the Capacity2Transform project, organized a three-day Design Sprint training where participants had the opportunity to enhance their skills in solving complex challenges and creating innovative products.

Creative from 8 a.m. to 16 p.m.?

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EVENT

Croatia

In Person

24.04.2024

Creative from 8 a.m. to 16 p.m.?

Panelists from the creative industry sector share their experiences of working with creatives and on creative projects.

Pilot actions

Outputs

Strategies for upskilling and creating the digital, green and creative support structure within entrepreneurial environments

Strategies developed by the project partnership, that describes the steps needed to be taken by the supporting organisations, regions and policy makers for: 1) upskilling in the deficitary fields of smart specialization (management skills, creativity skills, lack of knowledge in digital and green technology) and 2) transforming the supportive environment to foster digital-green-creative transformation and promote the underrepresented digital, green products /services.
Type of output: Strategies and action plans
In development

TransformingCapacity compendium

The TransformingCapacity reference framework to support a shared, comprehensive understanding of digital-green competences for CCI sectors to connect with innovation ecosystems of Central Europe area promoting the digital-green transformation. It outlines the essential knowledge, skills, attitudes, and tools to take advantage of cross-border opportunities and turn them into social, cultural, and economic benefits. The focus is on improving entrepreneurial environments to encourage innovation driven by culture and creativity.
Type of output: Solutions

BuildingBridges compendium

The BuildingBridges reference framework guide on how to support green and digital technology transition in tourism value-chain and other industry value chains in Central Europe area. It includes transferability instructions of how the innovation cluster methodology including the digital-green-creative stakeholders can be applied by target groups in their own entreprenurial environments.
Type of output: Solutions

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Project Contacts

Project Manager

Janja Drole
Phone: +38631318316

Finance Manager

Tanja Golja
Phone: +38651355560

Communication Manager

István Hegedűs
Phone: +36703426720