ChIMERA aims at enforcing innovation of Cultural and Creative Industries at European level through the development of transnational clusters, European networks and territorial synergies among companies, research centers, public authorities and civil society.

ChIMERA is a unique and innovative European project that aims at enforcing innovation of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) at European level through the development of transnational clusters, European networks and territorial synergies among companies, research centres, public authorities and civil society. ChIMERA brings together a balanced partnership of public authorities, clusters, business agencies, chambers of commerce, innovation centres and universities from Albania, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Slovenia.

ChIMERA partners aim to stimulate direct links and synergies among the CCIs actors at transnational & local level and elaborate strategies to develop innovative clusters or networks in CCIs. This transnational cooperation aims to enhance the role of the CCIs as a valuable asset for the Med area and creates sustainable growth for all the countries involved.

Partner institutions: Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy (Lead Partner); Basilicata Region, Italy; Creative Apulia Cluster Association, Italy; Technology Park Ljubljana Ltd., Slovenia; Local Company of Initiatives and Activities of Malaga S.A, Spain; Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Terrassa, Spain; University of Algarve, Portugal; Region of Sterea Ellada, Greece; Nice Côte d’Azur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University Nice Sophia Antipolis, France; Ministry for Innovation and Public Administration, Albania.

CinTurs researcher(s): João Guerreiro (UAlg Coordinator)

Budget UAlg: 237.280€

Funding institution(s): ERDF by Interreg MED Programme

Period: 2016 - 2020

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