RESOURCES – GREECE
Private Initiative
- https://athens.impacthub.net/
Impact Hub is a global network of co-working spaces focusing on social innovation and entrepreneurship. Impact Hub Athens provides a space for cultural entrepreneurs to collaborate, access resources, and develop their initiatives. -
https://www.snfcc.org/
While not solely focused on entrepreneurship, the SNFCC is a significant cultural initiative that hosts various events, workshops, and programs fostering cultural entrepreneurship. It provides spaces and resources for artists, creators, and cultural innovators to showcase their work and collaborate.
Public/EU Initiative
- https://orangegrove.eu/
Operating in Athens and Thessaloniki, Orange Grove is a startup incubator funded by the Dutch government. It provides support and resources for startups in various sectors, including culture and creative industries. -
https://greece20.gov.gr/erga/
The National Recovery and Resilience Plan (National Recovery and Resilience Plan of Greece, called Greece 2.0 (2021-2026) was developed within the framework of the Recovery and Resilience Facility RRF of the European Union. The RRF has a dedicated code “culture as a driver of growth”.
Good Practices
- https://mouseio-psomiou.com/
The European Museum of Decoratuve Bread hosts over 3000 embroidered bread items with decorations from Greece and 40 countries abroad. -
https://kerenidispepe.art/phenomenon/
Phenomenon is a biennial project for contemporary art on the Aegean island of Anafi, Greece, organized by the Association Phenomenon and the Kerenidis Pepe Collection, since 2015. Each edition includes a residency with performances, lectures, video screenings and other events, as well as an exhibition throughout the island.
Training Materials
- https://www.hau.gr/el-gr/training/seminars/politistiki-epicheirimatikotita
“Cultural entrepreneurship: Design and development of business plans in the field of cultural industries”
This seminar presents the tools currently available to design and develop sustainable business plans in the field of cultural industries. It is an introduction to the role of entrepreneurship and the complex dynamics that develop in the field of cultural management. With a focus on different fundraising models and strategies, the seminar focuses on the development of business plans for cultural and social organisations.
Tools
- https://www.ekt.gr/en/index
National Documentation Centre (EKT) provides access to information and databases related to cultural and creative industries in Greece. They offer reports, research, and data relevant to cultural entrepreneurship, aiding entrepreneurs in market analysis and understanding industry trends.
