CReATE – The targets
- Identifying fields for research for promoting Creative Industries' competitiveness
Focusing on technologies for markets with high growth potential, one main outcome of the project will be the development of a cross-regional joint research agenda, setting priorities for research in the field of ICT-innovation pertaining to the Creative Industries and promoting cluster development in general. This agenda will include development perspectives, strategic goals and concrete development activities to be pursued by the regions in the future in order to improve the competitiveness of Creative Industries in Europe.
- Supporting strategic collaboration of innovative Creative Industry clusters in Europe
To increase the outreach of the project a tool-kit and a training workshop concept will be developed. Both is aimed to involve and train SMEs, research and public Stakeholders from other regions beyond the project partners. The tool-kit is based on case studies, guidelines and background information, mirroring lessons learned and main findings out of CReATE project. The training workshop supports the dissemination of the findings and know-how developed during the project. Thus CReATE facilitates knowledge exchange between practical creative cluster development.
- Support for SMEs in research and technology transfer
CReATE aims to strengthen the expertise and use of SMEs, the largest group in creative clusters, in R&D benefits. To improve international connections with similar companies and research institutes, CReATE promotes cross-regional cooperations in order to exchange and boost specialist skills and knowledge.
- Setting up a pan-European platform to connect the Creative Industries with IT experts and research institutions.
CReATE will establish a European network to promote synergies between regional, national, EU & research policies and to reach sufficient critical mass to acquire and develop international visibility. Thus the CReATE consortium aims to collaborate with further local and regional partners that have a similar ambition in order to link creative hubs and clusters all over Europe in this sector.
