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Cultural innovation<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Scenario<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a rapidly changing context, the cultural and creative sector is called upon to dialogue and integrate with new vernaculars<\/strong>. Innovation represents an opportunity in this sense: it is not just a matter of introducing technological and digital tools, but of supporting more profound change<\/strong>, to generate value<\/strong>, accessibility<\/strong> and stronger connections<\/strong> between institutions, companies and the relevant communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, Fondazione Cariplo has been committed to supporting cultural innovation<\/strong>, with the aim of accompanying institutions and cultural venues in the process of renewal. At the same time, the growth of cultural and creative enterprises (CCEs) is encouraged, as key players in the development of new models and services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, the Foundation has trialled and refined tools and programmes, promoting concrete opportunities for those who work in the sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most significant initiatives include the iC \u2013 Cultural Innovation<\/strong> project: launched in 2013, it has served as a benchmark for those who have intended to transform an innovative idea into a business. The four editions<\/strong> that took place between 2013 and 2018 involved over 1,200 candidates<\/strong>, resulting in the establishment of 45 new companies<\/strong> supported with non-repayable grants of over \u20ac4 million<\/strong>. This pathway made it possible to consolidate a creative and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subsequently, Fondazione Cariplo<\/strong> promoted even more structured and integrated initiatives, in conjunction with the Lombardy Region<\/strong> and Unioncamere Lombardia<\/strong>, with the support of Cariplo Factory<\/strong> and the involvement of the Giordano dell’Amore Social Venture Foundation<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The InnovaMusei<\/strong> initiative, carried out in the two-year period 2021-2022, fostered innovation in the Lombardy museum system at a critical time for the sector, due to the pandemic. It selected 15 CCEs to participate in a programme to strengthen Cariplo Factory<\/strong> and fund 15 collaboration projects between CCEs and museums<\/strong> based on a call for proposals held by the Lombardy Region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023-2024, the initiative evolved into InnovaCultura<\/strong>, a programme extended to all Lombardy cultural venues, which recorded successful figures: 94 cultural venues involved<\/strong>, 141 CCEs applied<\/strong> for the Cariplo Factory call, 24 CCEs were supported<\/strong>, 49 innovative projects were funded<\/strong> under the regional call and implemented in partnership between CCEs and cultural venues, totalling \u20ac6 million<\/strong>. This result confirmed the validity of a model based on collaboration and integration of resources and skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second edition of InnovaCultura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In light of the positive impact of the pathways undertaken, in 2025 the partners decided to reiterate their commitment by relaunching the second edition of InnovaCultura<\/strong>, with the addition of further innovations and improvement actions. The project aims to strengthen the synergies between cultural venues and CCEs<\/strong>, by supporting the venues in the process of innovation and rethinking of their activities and at the same time supporting the consolidation of the CCEs. The initiative is structured into phases, which enhance the contribution of each of the project partners: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • call for interest<\/strong>\u00a0to engage the cultural venues\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • local co-design workshops<\/strong>\u00a0to identify the venues\u2019 innovation needs\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • call for solutions<\/strong>\u00a0for CCEs\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • empowerment programme<\/strong>\u00a0for selected CCEs\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • innovation engagement workshops<\/strong>\u00a0to promote training and synergy between venues and CCEs\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • an event<\/strong>\u00a0focusing on innovation in the cultural field\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • impact investing actions<\/strong> in the best CCEs\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • launch of the Lombardy Region call<\/strong> for partnerships between CCEs and cultural venues in the region, to develop innovative projects in the cultural sector\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • selection and implementation of projects<\/strong> that applied under the regional call\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • monitoring and evaluation<\/strong> of pathways.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    With an investment of \u20ac800,000 by Fondazione Cariplo<\/strong> and \u20ac3 million made available by the Lombardy Region<\/strong> for projects in partnership between CCEs and cultural venues, the second edition of InnovaCultura aims to revamp how culture is produced and experienced, to enrich the cultural experience and strengthen the sector\u2019s social and economic impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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