When the functional lifetime of an object is over, its highest possible value should be retained. This shortens supply chains, increases resilience, and safeguards the environment from manufacturing-related emissions.
Currently, the construction sector is optimized for a linear supply chain. This is mainly due to a lack of information on harvestable materials and their reuse value.
Learn more about urban mining and how it can help us move towards a circular economy.
The European Innovation and Investment Agency for Culture and Creativity launches its first accelerator programme for 2024-2025.
It focuses especially SMEs and Scale-Up which want to grow in global markets.
Participants will benefit from an 8-week acceleration programme led by top European speakers, trainers, and mentors, valued at €20,000. This intensive programme will provide you with expert guidance, hands-on workshops, and invaluable connections within the industry. Also, an in person programme in our six regional innovation hubs in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bologna, Helsinki, Kosice and Vienna is possible.
Participation in the programme is free of charge!
The acceleration programme is also a route to joining the EIT CC partnership with purpose and to win at a later stage in EIT Culture & Creativity as strategic long term partner, investor and/or shareholder.
Application Deadline: 4 October.
How to apply?
Application information here: Accelerator Programme – EIT Culture & Creativity (eit-culture-creativity.eu)
We’re looking for creative SMEs or scale-ups (minimum 3 years old) in industries such as:
– Fashion
– Architecture
– Cultural Heritage
– Audiovisual Media and Gaming
– Innovative businesses combining elements from these sectors, or leveraging the latest digital or circular technologies.
– An innovative business idea with potential for global impact
– A strong drive to succeed combined with an openness to adopting new business models
– Demonstrable growth and turnover (with a minimum annual average of 5% sustained over the past 2 years
Your company will benefit from an 8-week acceleration programme led by top European speakers, trainers, and mentors, valued at €20,000. This intensive programme will provide you with expert guidance, hands-on workshops, and invaluable connections within the industry.
You’ll also build a strong network of peers and professionals while enhancing your business model. And you’ll also have the chance to be featured on our prestigious “100 to Watch” list!
🔔 Het Innovation Dinners seizoen is weer van start! 🔔
Op woensdag 16 oktober is de aftrap van ons nieuwe seizoen! Dan organiseren Bouwlab en 3D Makers Zone vanuit het programma van EDIH weer de bekende Innovation Dinners.
We gaan verder met het inspirerende thema waar we gebleven waren: <strong>Materialen</strong>.
Deze keer verwelkomen we twee experts die hun visie delen over de toekomst van klimaatneutrale materialen en innovatieve bouwtechnieken:
<strong>Jan Willem Slijkoord</strong>, entrepreneur in klimaatneutrale materialen en moleculaire recycling van plastics, deelt zijn visie op het oplossen van het verpakkingsafvalprobleem. Wat is het échte probleem, en hoe kunnen we composieten recyclen en ontmantelen?
<strong>Eric Geboers</strong>, oprichter van <strong>Concr3de</strong>, vertelt over hun revolutionaire technieken voor het 3D-printen van steen en hout. Geen houtgranulaat, maar een volledig nieuwe methode met veelbelovende resultaten!
📅 <strong>Wanneer</strong>: Woensdag 16 oktober, 17:30 - 20:00
📍 <strong>Waar</strong>: 3dmz / Bouwlab, Oudeweg 91-95, Haarlem
🎟️ <strong>Deelname</strong>: Kosteloos
Schrijf je nu in via https://bouwlab.com/innovation-dinner-materialen/ of mail sem@bouwlab.com bij vragen.
We kijken ernaar uit om je te verwelkomen! 🙌
We're Hiring Business Developers in the Cultural & Creative Industries.
Are you a business developer with a network in the cultural creative industries?
EIT Culture & Creativity (EIT CC) is the Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) for the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries.
By fostering interdisciplinary and cross-sectorial collaboration for stakeholders from education, innovation, research, business and culture, EIT CC provides new connections and unique opportunities from its European innovation community across 15 sectors and 30 nations. Its purpose is to help all players in the European Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries to turn innovation into impact.
We envision to improve competitiveness, resilience and sustainable economic growth of the CCSI by fundamentally changing our collective understanding of entrepreneurship.
