About Create in İzmir
Create in İzmir Hub is a dynamic platform that brings together creative communities, academia, public institutions and the private sector. It accelerates the development of creative industries by providing sectoral collaborations, training and professional development opportunities for entrepreneurs and companies.
On this platform, you can find a business, project partner or teammate, easily access sectoral opportunities and make your creative projects sustainable. While bringing innovative solutions together with the sector, the Hub contributes to the transformation of creative ideas into economic and social value by encouraging interdisciplinary cooperation.
Join this ecosystem designed to unlock İzmir’s potential in creative industries and become part of a strong network!
WHAT AWAITS YOU AT THE HUB?
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
Entrepreneurs, Creative Professionals, Startups, and Creative Industry Companies
Creative community members within the Hub have the opportunity to gain visibility through the Creative Atlas. They can access collaboration opportunities, benefit from training and consultancy services, and participate in events. The platform allows them to connect with mentors and investors to share their projects, upload product or project files to their profiles, and make them visible. This way, they can showcase their work and establish new connections, becoming part of a broader network.
Investors
Investors registered in the Hub gain the privilege of being part of the investor pool of Create in İzmir. They can meet creative entrepreneurs through special events such as pitching, matchmaking, and entrepreneurship programs. In addition, exclusive networking meetings are organized for investors, offering opportunities for collaboration with other investors in the sector.
Mentors
Mentors can work with creative entrepreneurs within the Hub, share their knowledge and experiences by working closely with entrepreneurs during the implementation phases of events and programs. They can also establish collaborations with investors and other mentors through events, exploring new opportunities.
Private Sector, Manufacturing, and Tourism Companies
Private sector, manufacturing, and tourism companies can participate in events and organize new events together with the Create in İzmir Hub team. This process offers opportunities to collaborate with creative entrepreneurs on solution-focused projects and partnerships. Furthermore, they can develop partnerships with other institutions and organizations, strengthening cross-sector collaborations and enhancing the potential for innovative solutions.
Academicians
Academicians can collaborate with creative entrepreneurs, professionals, and sector representatives through Create in İzmir Hub, combining their academic knowledge with practical applications. The platform offers opportunities to gain visibility, benefit from training and consultancy services, promote their projects, and connect with investors. Additionally, they can support the development of creative projects by mentoring and contribute to multidisciplinary research and collaborations.
Students and Potential Entrepreneurs
Öğrenciler ve girişimci adayları, Create in İzmir Hub’ın Ideathon, Creathon ve Hackathon gibi fikir geliştirme yarışmalarına katılabilir, eğitim ve danışmanlık hizmetleriyle girişimcilik becerilerini ve sektörel deneyimlerini geliştirebilirler. Projelerini tanıtabilir, yatırımcılar ve mentorlarla tanışarak fikirlerini hayata geçirebilirler. Etkinliklere katılarak sektörle bağlantılar kurabilir, farklı disiplinlerden profesyonellerle işbirliği yapabilirler.
Public Institutions, NGOs, and Communities
Create in İzmir Hub offers public institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and communities opportunities to collaborate with creative entrepreneurs and develop innovative projects. Through events and programs organized by the platform, public-NGO-community collaborations are strengthened. These organizations can undertake solution-focused projects with actors in the creative ecosystem, develop innovative approaches to sectoral issues, and establish partnerships.
CREATE IN IZMIR: The Cultural and Creative Industries Digital Entrepreneurship Centre Project is carried out by Izmir University of Economics in partnership with EGIAD, Izmir Foundation and IZKA. The project is financed by the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye within the framework of financial cooperation and implemented under the Competitive Sectors Programme implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
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This web page was produced with the financial support of the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the Consortium led by DAI.
It does not necessarily reflect the views of the Republic of Türkiye and the European Union.