The project Pro-CCS: Microfunding for Culture focuses on how to address the challenges that the Cultural and Creative Sectors face in accessing finance as this is one of the most critical obstacles to the sector's growth.
CCSs are one of the most dynamic industries in the European Union and the global economy. The sectors have tremendous economic value: they make up 4.2% of the European Union’s GDP and create 7.4 million jobs, employing mainly young people. The pandemic was especially critical for the sectors due to the suspension of activities and the cancellation (or postponement) of events, shows and festivals.
Pro-CCS will focus primarily on microfunding as CCSs are largely composed of small and medium-sized enterprises, non-profit organisations and independent creative professionals. The project will include following steps:
- a training course for business development services and financial tutors
- a distance training course for cultural and creative sector professionals
- a toolkit for financial intermediators to support business start-ups in CCS
- a conference to bring the findings of the projects research to policymakers
On its website, the project publishes numerous articles, for example on the difference between Cultural and Creative Sectors and Cultural and Creative Industries, or CCS' relationships with other sectors. Find more information about the projecthere.
