First ekip Academy

Building Open Innovation Ecosystems for Cultural & Creative Industries

Date: 1–4 June 2026
Location: Tallinn
Language: English

From 1–4 June 2026, ekip will host its first Academy in Tallinn, a four-day, in-person programme bringing together teams from across Europe to work on innovation policy for cultural and creative industries (CCIs).

The ekip Academy on Building Open Innovation Ecosystems for Cultural & Creative Industries is designed for teams of three addressing real policy challenges at city or regional level. The focus is firmly on practice: participants will work hands-on with open innovation methods, ecosystem-level policy tools, and collaborative approaches that position CCIs as key drivers within broader innovation systems.

Info session:
Tuesday, 3 February | 11:00–12:00 CET

Tallinn provides an ideal setting for the Academy, offering a strong track record in digital transformation, experimentation, and cross-sector collaboration.

Application deadline: 28 February 2026
Participation: Free of charge

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