Cross-sectoral cooperation and innovation within Creative and Cultural Industries
Project Duration
January 2020 – April 2021
Fostering connections that drive innovation across sectors.
Keywords
Cross-innovation, creative industries, policy, Northern Dimension, case studies, cultural cooperation
Summary
How can creativity help other sectors think differently, grow sustainably, and build resilient societies?
This project explored how cultural and creative industries (CCIs) can spark innovation across sectors, shaping future policies and practices in the Northern Dimension countries.
What makes this project unique is its systematic mapping of cross-innovation across 11 countries, collecting 121 case studies and insights that demonstrate how CCIs can collaborate with sectors like technology, health, education, and the environment. By building evidence and fostering dialogue between creative professionals, policymakers, and other industries, the project provided a clear, practical roadmap for integrating CCIs into broader strategies for sustainable growth.
The project highlighted how sharing knowledge, experimenting together, and bridging sectors can generate new products, services, and ideas that respond to today’s complex challenges. As a foundation for the NDPC’s 2021–2024 strategy, it ensures that the creative and cultural industries remain at the heart of building resilient, inclusive societies in the Northern Dimension region.
Objectives
- Map the current landscape of cross-sectoral cooperation and innovation involving CCIs
- Identify opportunities for CCIs to collaborate with sectors like digital, economic, environmental, social, and education
- Support the development of policies that enable cross-innovation for sustainable growth
- Collect and share inspiring case studies and practical tools across the region
Key Activities
- Systematic mapping of cross-sectoral cooperation involving CCIs across 11 countries
- Compilation of 121 case studies showcasing cross-innovation practices
- Expert focus groups to share knowledge and insights from across the region
- Production of reports, policy briefs, and academic articles to guide policy and practice
- Development of a dedicated web resource to make the findings accessible
Results
- Publication of the study “Collaboration and Innovation in the Northern Dimension Countries”
- Release of policy briefs (5 in total) exploring topics from CCI connectivity to health, well-being, and gamification
- Academic publications, including an article in the Journal of Art Management
- A web resource featuring all outputs: ndpccrossinno.eu
- A video summary of the project’s final event and presentation of findings
- A robust knowledge base supporting the NDPC’s 2021–2024 strategy on cross-innovation
Explore project results, publications, and resources here