European Creative Hubs Network

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The European Creative Hubs Network, with 266 members (25 EU/5 candidate/3 neighboring/1 EFTA/2 non-programme countries) represents an active community of more than 55.000 CCS professionals. ECHN priorities are enhancing the capacity of creative hubs and the CCS to: FACE COMMON CHALLENGES BY: Addressing lack of digital skills Engaging with new generations Networking (coalitions, new business models) Monitoring the impact, working on policy and advocacy Addressing unsustainability (crisis-resistance) Highlighting challenges to freedom of expression Creating, updating and testing research components Raising awareness on the environmental impact (European Green Deal) Connecting with education NURTURE TALENTS BY: Running mobility programs Showcasing work Running capacity building workshops Optimising online tools (knowledge production/dissemination) Connecting with education Collecting data on needs INNOVATE BY: Innovating business models Co-creating with local communities Gathering knowledge Introducing global hub communities Showcasing good models of international cooperation Innovation across boundaries, sectors and disciplines (new technologies, digital platforms, entrepreneurial skills) Involving in pan-European partnerships Boosting sustainable growth and competitiveness Piloting, future-proof transformation (resilience, scaling up) PROSPER BY: Working across socio-economic boundaries Building qualitative policy advocacy Addressing digital shift, political tensions, economic, social changes etc Local policy advocacy Enhancing new business models GENERATE JOBS/GROWTH BY: Sharing professional opportunities Facilitating digital activities (not replacing physical) Advocating Establishing access to finance digital platform Establishing a digital networking platform ACTIVITIES Networking: Meetings, alliance, advisory programs, job shadowing Training: Peer-to-peer, educational workshops Representing & Advocating Research & analysis Communication & dissemination