Partners

Lead partner

Project partners

Tartu Centre for Creative Industries

Tartu Centre for Creative Industries (TCCI) was founded on May 14th, 2009 by the Tartu City Council. TCCI operates as the coordinator of creative industries in Tartu and South Estonia by providing creative industries related information and training, legal and economic consulting for creative entrepreneurs, as well as business incubation services. In the course of its 10 years of existence TCCI has been recognized as an effective and successful organisation capable of creating an inspiring environment where creative start-ups can increase their capacity, creativity and income.

TCCI has got two main roles: BUSINESS INCUBATOR and REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE. As an incubator TCCI offers support to creative people who want to establish their own business and provides services for creative start-ups. As a regional development centre TCCI works with local governments, cultural institutions, universities, NGOs and companies which are not start-ups anymore (older than 4 years). 

TCCI offers its venues for cultural and creative events (festivals, exhibitions etc), organizes advertising campaigns and events (start-up business camps, match-making events etc) and works together with different communities and cultural organizations (museums, universities, neighborhood communities, scientists) in order to create crossovers between culture and business, culture and science and culture and citizens.

With the main development areas such as film, performing arts, music, fashion and design, TCCI prioritizes internationalization, innovation, knowledge and technology transfer, sustainable practices and cross-sectoral collaboration.

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Liepāja promotes a sustainable development of Latvian society and participation in innovative and creative initiatives, encouraging society as a whole and certain individuals to self-growth, entrepreneurship and sustainable thinking, with special emphasis on the elements of “green” thinking.

Impact Hub Liepāja organizes events for building competence, including experience evenings for entrepreneurs and practical project managers, personal development seminars, training in applicable skills with the aim of encouraging daring in society and expanding the network of contacts.

The community mainly addresses and works with the audience from the age of 15 (pupils) to the age of 30 (students, future entrepreneurs and specialists).

STARTcentrum Social Impact

STARTcentrum Social Impact Sweden (SSI) is a NGO dedicated to driving positive social change and fostering entrepreneurship in Sweden. Established with the mission of empowering entrepreneurs and promoting sustainable development, SSI plays a crucial role in building a more inclusive and equitable society.

SSI is a part of a support system to entrepreneurs in Sweden and encompassing training, mentorship, and network. SSI believes in equipping young entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and skills to navigate the challenges of running their own business and make socially impactful venture. Through tailored programs, workshops, and seminars, SSI cultivates an environment that fosters learning, collaboration, and shared experiences among young entrepreneurs.

Beside collaboration with others SSI create their own concepts and brands. Example of concept is Emax. This is arranged in Sweden and Norway for the most driven young entrepreneurs. Another is “E-kampen- Business for a day,” that gives student in the age of 13-15 the opportunity to run a business for a day in school.