DESCARTES: Danube Region Education in Support of Creative and Arts Entrepreneurship and Skills
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Project idea information
Priority
Innovative and socially responsible Danube region - Increase competences for business and social innovation - Foster sustainable use of natural and cultural heritage and resources - Support environmentally-friendly and safe transport systems and balanced accessibility of urban and rural areas - Improve institutional capacities to tackle major societal challenges
Project Idea Promoter
(name of the institution)DESCARTES: Danube Region Education in Support of Creative and Arts Entrepreneurship and Skills
Needs and challenges
(Needs, main problems or challenges to be addressed)The creative economy is emerging as one of the most dynamic economic sectors and is proving resilient in the face of economic crisis. Within the EU as a whole, the sector is contributing to around 2.6 % of the EU GDP and stands out for its job creation po
Objectives
(main and specific objectives to be achieved)Project aim: To contribute to the growth of the region’s creative economy, in particular by developing educational resources and a joint educational offer aimed at strengthening sector-specific skills and entrepreneurial culture in the creative economy se
Main results and core outputs
- In-depth report on the state of the art in CCIs and creative entrepreneurship in project countries
- Regional strategies and draft national strategies for enhancing and utilizing the potential of the CCIs in support of sustainable job creation, social
Main foreseen activities
1: Analysis of framework conditions and the market potential of the CCIs and cultural entrepreneurship, including analysis of skills needs and skills gaps
2: Development of regional strategies and draft national strategies for enhancing and utilizing th
Innovative character of the project idea
The project will pool together expertise from several Danube region countries in support of an emerging and promising economic sector in the Danube countries. The innovative aspect of the project is its focus on the development and dissemination of real-w
Estimated Total Budget
(in EUR)700 000
Estimated duration
(in months)30
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Partners involved at this stage
ERDF Partners
yes
IPA Partners
yes
Associated Strategic Partners
no
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Partners requested
ERDF Partners
yes
IPA Partners
yes
Associated Strategic Partners
yes
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Contact Person
Name
Gergana Dimitrova
Address
Oborishte 13A, Varna, Bulgaria
Country
Bulgaria
Telephone number
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