Tilskudd til bransjeutvikling i kulturell og kreativ næring i Østfold

This grant supports projects that strengthen the cultural and creative industries in Østfold county, Norway. The program aims to develop industry structures through collaboration, competence building, professionalization, and innovation. The grant encourages cross-sector partnerships and prioritizes larger projects with regional, national, or international perspectives. Eligible projects include establishing networks and clusters, creating venues for knowledge sharing and collaboration, piloting new services and business models, mentor and internship programs for new businesses, digitalization and sustainability initiatives, and research and development collaborations. Projects focusing on individual companies without a collaborative dimension, content production, ordinary operations, single events, or research are not eligible. The program specifically aims to facilitate projects that strengthen knowledge about culture as an industry and build competence in operations and entrepreneurship that benefit multiple actors in the region.