CreaSuS (2023 - 2027)
- Project Type
- Sustainable business models for Cultural & Creative Sectors
- Title
- CreaSuS (2023 - 2027)
- Release Date
- 2023
- Irish Partner
- WestBIC
- Co-Partners
- Lead Partner: Fundación Banco Santander, Spain
- Koinoniki Synetairistiki Epicheirisi Syllogikis Kai Koinonikis Ofeleias - Mosaic Politismos Kai Dimiourgikotita, Greece
- Reseau Europeen Pour Le Management Et Les Politiques Culturelles, Belgium
- Universita Degli Studi Di Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
- Zabala Innovation Consulting Sa, Spain.
- Funding Strand
- Cooperation Projects (Medium)
- Year Funded
- 2023
CreaSus will build more resilient and diversified CCSIs through enhanced business models through the integration of sustainability innovations, stimulating the growth of strong and competitive European cultural and creative enterprises of all sizes to be able to compete with global players.
The CreaSus project (2023 – 2027) aims to provide the cultural and creative sector and industries with the necessary tools to adapt to a model of sustainable cultural production and management. It places environmental and social sustainability at its centre with the aim of cascading a wide range of social and economic benefits.
It offers a framework for rethinking cultural management methods through an integrated approach that encompasses care for the environment and places the concept of social responsibility at the forefront.
CreaSus Activities
- A toolkit for funding schemes and a set of indicators to help CCSIs measure how well they're doing in reducing their negative impact on the environment and considering social factors.
- The project will also provide a toolkit for navigating financial and market opportunities related to adopting sustainable practices.
- A set of indicators for to help CCSIs measure how well they're doing in reducing their negative impact on the environment and considering social factors.
- Work with CCIs to create and implement actions for sustainable transformation, offering guidance and training through the CreaSus self-assessment platform.
- The project will also provide a toolkit for navigating financial and market opportunities related to adopting sustainable practices.
CreaSus aims for an innovative approach that goes beyond just offering cultural and creative services. It's about building long-term relationships and investing in communities. CCSIs that adopt sustainable practices need to continuously improve their management, processes, and relationships. This not only adds value economically, socially, environmentally, and culturally but also makes CCSIs more competitive and relevant.
‘The CreaSus project aligns with our mission to support entrepreneurs from concept to commercialisation. This innovative initiative addresses a critical gap in the cultural and creative sectors by providing essential tools for sustainable business practices. The project's comprehensive approach to environmental and social sustainability offers our creative entrepreneurs a robust framework for integrating responsible practices into their business models while maintaining commercial viability. Beyond benefiting our direct clients, CreaSus creates a ripple effect across the entire cultural ecosystem. By equipping creative industries with practical sustainability tools, the project fosters innovation in sustainable cultural production and management. This collaborative approach ensures that environmental consciousness and social responsibility become integral to creative business strategies, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and socially responsible creative economy across Europe.’ Innovation & Management Centre (WestBIC)
Irish Partner
WestBIC provides tailored, high-level advisory services, start-up funding support, investor readiness guidance and business growth services to early-stage, start-up, and scaling enterprises across the West, North West, and Midland regions. Their team supports businesses at every stage, from concept development and business planning to market entry, commercialisation, and scaling internationally.