Trenčín Alexander Dubček University (TnUAD) as an applicant for the provision of NFP has successfully passed the approval process within the call IROP-PO3-SC31-2019-49. Thanks to the financial support from the European Union specifically European Regional Development Fund, began to implement a project called “Creative Centre of Trenčín University A. Dubček University of Trenčín for the stimulation of potential in the cultural and creative industry” (KC TnUAD). The primary objective of the TnUAD KC is to support artistic and creative talent towards its commercialisation and the creation of new jobs.
The implementation of the project consists of the following main activities:
A – Development of creative talent, its entrepreneurial spirit and promotion of non-technological innovations using information technology, which is implemented through the following main project activities:
Main project activity 1. Building the creative centre of TnUAD
The activity includes the construction of specific development infrastructure of the KC (reconstruction and modernisation of the building for the needs of the establishment of the KC and the acquisition of technology for the KC activities), i.e. investment in the physical infrastructure of the KC.
Specifically within this activity the reconstruction of the building of the KC TnUAD will take place at the address Pri parku 627/52, 911 06 Trenčín and at the same time the KC TnUAD will be technically equipped.
Activity runs from 10/2019 to 12/2022
Main project activity 2. Provision of specific services of TnUAD
The activity includes the implementation of individual services (within the CCI support programmes), provided by the creative centre.
2.1. Open workshops
2.2 Incubator
2.2 Accelerator
2.2. Rental of premises
2.2. Rental of technologies
2.3. Sales support services for KKP products in KC
2.4. Information on opportunities to join existing networks
The activity runs from 08/2021 to 12/2023
- Supporting the demand for creative work (emerging talents) through the following main project activity:
Main activity of the project 3. Emerging talents KC TnUAD
The activity is aimed at raising the visibility of CCI products and services through various types of promotional activities of a non-commercial nature, raising awareness of the CCI (conferences, workshops, campaigns, tours, etc.).
Results, measurable indicators that will be fulfilled by the implementation of the project to the following values:
P0374 Number of renovated public buildings – 1
P0482 Number of creative centres built – 1
P0614 Floor area of renovated public buildings – 848,6 m2
P0617 New or renovated public or commercial buildings in urban development area / New or renovated public or commercial buildings in urban development area – 848.6 m2
P0091 Increase in employment in assisted enterprises (FTE) – 5
P0133 Number of demand support activities – 4
P0439 Number of participants in the incubation and acceleration scheme -25
P0915 Number of new enterprises supported – 2
P0916 Number of enterprises receiving non-financial support – 5
P0917 Number of services provided by the creative centre in the framework of support programmes – 7
P0918 Number of participants in the services of the support programmes of the creative centre – 130
Project budget:
Total eligible expenditure: € 4 280 419,73
Percentage of co-financing from EU and SR sources: 95.00%
Requested amount of the non-repayable financial contribution: € 4 066 398,74
Amount of co-financing from own resources: 214 020,99 €