Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín (TnUAD), as an applicant for a non-repayable financial contribution (NFP), successfully completed the approval process within the IROP-PO3-SC31-2019-49 call. Thanks to financial support from the European Union, specifically the European Regional Development Fund, the university began implementing a project titled "Creative Center of Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín for Stimulating Potential in the Cultural and Creative Industry" (KC TnUAD). The primary goal of KC TnUAD is to support artistic and creative talent, fostering its commercialization and the creation of new jobs.
The project implementation consists of the following main activities:
A – Development of creative talent, entrepreneurial spirit, and support for non-technological innovations using information technologies, which is carried out through the following main project activities:
Main Project Activity 1. Building the TnUAD Creative Center
This activity includes the construction of specific development infrastructure for the Creative Center (reconstruction and modernization of the building for the needs of establishing the KC and procurement of technology for KC operations), i.e., investments in the physical infrastructure of the KC.
Specifically, within this activity, the KC TnUAD building at Pri parku 627/52, 911 06 Trenčín will be reconstructed, and the KC TnUAD will be technically equipped.
The activity takes place from 10/2019 to 12/2022
Main Project Activity 2. Provision of specific TnUAD services
This activity includes the implementation of individual services (within the KKP support programs) provided by the creative center.
2.1. Open workshops
2.2 Incubator
2.2 Accelerator
2.2. Space rental
2.2. Technology rental
2.3. Support services for KKP product sales at the KC
2.4. Information on opportunities to join existing networks
The activity takes place from 08/2021 to 12/2023
- Support for demand for creative work (emerging talents), through the following main project activity:
Main Project Activity 3. Emerging talents KC TnUAD
This activity focuses on increasing the visibility of KKP products and services through various non-commercial promotional activities, raising awareness about KKP (conferences, workshops, campaigns, exhibitions, etc.).
Results, measurable indicators that will be achieved by the project implementation to the following values:
P0374 Number of renovated public buildings – 1
P0482 Number of creative centers built – 1
P0614 Floor area of renovated public buildings – 848.6 m2
P0617 New or renovated public or commercial buildings in urban development areas – 848.6 m2
P0091 Increase in employment in supported enterprises (FTE) – 5
P0133 Number of demand support activities – 4
P0439 Number of participants in incubation and acceleration schemes -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 center within support programs – 7
P0918 Number of participants in creative center support program services – 130
Project budget:
Total eligible expenditure: €4,280,419.73
Percentage of co-financing from EU and state budget sources: 95.00%
Requested amount of non-repayable financial contribution: €4,066,398.74
Amount of co-financing from own resources: €214,020.99