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AI technological wave has unleashed a plethora of transformative opportunities, enabling individuals and communities to reach unprecedented levels of interconnectedness, ingenuity, and progress. The CCI, serving as an indispensable cornerstone of our societies, plays a crucial role in harnessing these advancements.  Technopolis organized our first Policy Lab in January, that will lead up to policy recommendation that we will deliver to EU Commission and network partners at large.

It is well documented that the cultural and creative sectors (CCS) can play a vital role in the green transition of European society. Innovation policies and funding instruments can empower the CCS to fulfill this role. One significant initiative in this context is the New European Bauhaus (NEB), an interdisciplinary EU flagship project that seeks to connect the EU Green Deal with the everyday living spaces and experiences of citizens. The NEB highlights the competencies of the….

Immersive media like virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) are revolutionizing how we create and experience content. From 3D movies and video games to documentaries and cultural activities, these innovations are reshaping creative processes and deepening audience engagement. However, smaller players in the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) often face financial and skill-related challenges in adopting immersive technologies.

Crafts-led innovation involves harnessing artistic and traditional craft skills, knowledge, and techniques to develop new ideas, products, or services. Crafts such as weaving, pottery, wood carving, leatherworking, and glassblowing play a key role in frugal innovation—creating high-quality solutions that maximize value at minimal cost.

Platformisation is “the penetration of digital platforms’ economic, infrastructural, and governmental extensions into the cultural industries, as well as the organization of cultural practices of labor, creativity, and democracy” (Poell et al., 2022).

The gaming industry has evolved rapidly but still struggles with diversity and inclusion, especially within its workforce, where women and non-binary individuals remain underrepresented. This lack of representation hampers creativity and fosters toxic work environments. Yet, gaming holds vast potential: inclusive games can foster empathy, prosocial behavior, and mental well-being among players and spectators alike, while diverse development teams consistently outperform less diverse ones.

In an era of rapid technological and societal change, cross-innovation between the performing arts and other sectors is gathering momentum as an important driver of research and innovation (R&I). This cross-disciplinary collaboration brings together policymakers, technologists, scientists, and artists to create innovative solutions, methodologies, and knowledge that extend beyond the cultural sector. The performing arts, which include theatre, dance, opera, and immersive…

The fashion and textiles ecosystem is undergoing a critical transition, as circularity and sustainability become central to the European industrial strategy. Eco-design for circularity integrates responsibility across the fashion value chain while addressing the environmental, economic, cultural, and social costs of fast fashion.​

Cultural heritage institutions (CHIs) have traditionally been viewed as guardians of the past. Today, their role is expanding as they take a more active part in addressing current societal challenges and helping to imagine and shape more inclusive and sustainable futures. Their close ties to local communities, their ability to generate shared meaning, and their infrastructures for learning and dialogue position them as key players in responding to issues like climate adaptation…