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From its base in Bologna, the South Regional Hub brings together creative and cultural communities in Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, Israel, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey and Albania.

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The South Regional Hub is anchored in ART-ER, Emilia-Romagna’s innovation agency in Bologna, Italy. ART-ER aligns with EIT Culture & Creativity's goals, focusing on fostering sustainable growth through collaboration and talent development within the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI).

Our regional ambitions 

Our Regional Hub is dedicated to supporting sustainable innovation and inclusive growth within the cultural and creative sectors of the Mediterranean region. We leverage the area's rich cultural heritage, strong tradition of craftsmanship, artistic excellence, as well as expanding digital ecosystem. We cover a wide array of sectors, including fashion, cultural heritage, architecture, audiovisual media, gaming. Our work transforms cultural diversity into a driver of innovation by supporting cross-regional exchange and knowledge-sharing between Europe, North-Africa, and the Middle East, ensuring a thriving and competitive future for the region’s creative industries.

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Key sectors

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FASHION

Create opportunities for growth, support fashion houses

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Cultural heritage

Foster processes with strong social impact

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Architecture

Promote forward-looking policies, strengthen design studios

Our team 

The South Regional Hub is composed of a dedicated team: Angelica Monaco (Director) and Elisa Trento (Producer). They work to support the region’s creative talents by integrating strategic vision, business insight, and creative production.

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The South Hub embodies the Mediterranean spirit, acting as a crossroads of cultures. Our mission in this incredibly talented and diverse region is to democratise innovation opportunities, making it accessible to all, from small creative studios to emerging entrepreneurs.

Angelica Monaco, Director

Contact

Get in touch with the team

Whether you have questions about our activities, partnerships or upcoming initiatives, we’d be glad to hear from you. Our team aims to respond within 3 working days.

 

Digital hub

Meet the network in your Region

The Digital Hub brings together cultural and creative stakeholders. Exchange knowledge and explore new opportunities with both regional and European partners.

 

What’s new on South Regional Hub

Stay updated on all cultural and creative developments in the region.
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