About

The Project

INSPIRE aims to strengthen awareness and coordination in sectors and the public sector by drawing attention to the importance of the creative economy in Turkey.

Within the scope of the Competitive Sectors Program financed by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey and implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, The official opening ceremony of Capacity Building for the Proper Transformation of the Creative Economy in Türkiye Project was held on February 14, 2024, implemented by the Directorate General of Development Agencies in partnership with Istanbul Development Agency and Izmir Development Agency.

Creativity is a critical factor for economic growth and sustainable development worldwide. Innovation, digital transformation, or the transformation of society would be unthinkable without creativity. At the intersection of creativity and innovation with the economy and social welfare are the cultural and creative industries.

Past Events

INSPIRE Closing Ceremony Held in Istanbul

 

21 JAN

A Closer Look at Italy’s Creative Industries Ecosystem: INSPIRE Study Visit

7-11 DEC

INSPIRE Project: Capacity-Building and Collaboration-Oriented Efforts to Support Access to International Funding Continue

23 DEC

INSPIRE Project Estonia Study Visit: An In-Depth Look at Creative Economy Ecosystems in Tallinn and Tartu

23-27 NOV

INSPIRE Belgium Study Visit: An Inspiring Journey into Europe’s Creative Ecosystem

7 NOV

Women’s Leadership in Turkey’s Creative Economy Training Successfully Completed

20-23 OCT

Training on Environmental Sustainability in Creative Economy Sectors Concluded

18-20 AUG

The Second INSPIRE Istanbul Information Day Held at Rami Library

18 JUL

Creative Hubs Learning Forum: A Deep Dive into Resilience and Knowledge Ecosystems

25 JUN

INSPIRE Policy Lab #11 Concludes in Ankara

15 JUN

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