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Platformisation of the Music Industry
Inclusivity in Video Game Industry
Cross-Innovation with Performing Arts
Fashion Transition: Eco-Design for Circularity
Cultural Heritage Institutions within Open Innovation Ecosystems
New funding models for creativity and innovation
Spaces, infrastructures, and ecosystems for CCIs
Reimagining Deep-Tech
Digital Commons
ekip’s profile of the month: Zora Jaurová
A leading voice in culture and creative industries in Slovakia
Zora Jaurová is a culture expert from Slovakia, President of the Slovak Creative Industry Forum, and a specialist in cultural policies and international cultural cooperation. The Creative Industry Forum in Slovakia is one of ekip’s network partners, contributing to dialogue and policy development for the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs).
From creative industries to politics
Zora Jaurová recently entered politics as a Member of the Slovak Parliament, bringing with her extensive experience from the cultural and creative sectors.
“As I was once told by one European politician, it is very uncommon for people from creative industries to go into politics, because their jobs are so much more interesting. So, since I have started as a Member of Slovak Parliament today, let’s see if that is true… :)”
Culture, democracy, and Europe’s future
Her political agenda remains firmly rooted in culture, creative industries, and their role in shaping a better future and protecting democracy. Zora highlights the importance of European collaboration and shared learning when addressing these challenges.
“My agenda will be of course culture, creative industries and their role for creating a better future and protect democracy. The ekip project gives me very important European context and inspiration for that.”
A European perspective through ekip
Zora Jaurová emphasizes that ekip provides a vital European framework for understanding how cultural and creative industries can contribute to policy-making, democratic resilience, and long-term societal impact.
“Wish me luck in this mission, dear ekip friends!”
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