Creativity Lab

Eesti Filmi Instituut, Eesti Kinoliit ja Creativity Lab tutvustasid eile Kinomajas toimunud arutelul "Eesti film - kuhu liigud?" eelmise aasta lõpus valminud Eesti filmi teekaarti aastani 2035.

ekip next stop: the ekip academy.

From 1–4 June 2026, ekip will host its first Academy in Tallinn, a four-day, in-person programme for teams shaping innovation policy across cities and regions.

The Academy is designed for teams of three working on real policy challenges. Not to discuss innovation in theory, but to shape it in practice. Over four days, teams will work with:

– open innovation methods
– ecosystem-level policy tools
– cultural and creative industries as part of the system

Tallinn offers the right context: a city with deep experience in digital transformation, experimentation, and cross-sector collaboration.

Creatives are the missing piece.
In Tallinn, we work on what that means in practice.

Information on how to apply in our bio

Today, the European Commission presented its vision for a vibrant and integrated European cultural landscape with the launch of the Culture Compass for Europe. The Culture Compass will guide EU policies in four key directions, for an EU that: upholds and strengthens European values and cultural rights; empowers artist and cultural professionals, and supports people; draws on culture and cultural heritage to become more competitive, resilient and cohesive; and champions international cultural relations and partnerships.

Commission launches new Culture Compass for Europe Today, the European Commission presented its vision for a vibrant and integrated European cultural landscape with the launch of the Culture Compass for Europe. This forward-looking framework is design

Creativity Lab is in Milan and Turin with ekip to fine tune the Cultural and Creative Industries policy engine for open innovation ecosystem. And when in Milan, then all eyes on European fashion industry.

We are proud to celebrate the journey of RECHARGE: three years of work and exploration, to understand how to RECHARGE culture from within.

From innovative tools to inspiring participatory experiments, RECHARGE has helped museums and heritage institutions across Europe rethink sustainability, co-create with citizens, and connect more meaningfully with their communities.

On 11 September 2025, the Museo del Tessuto in Prato hosted our final event – a day of insights, dialogue, and collaboration. Highlights included:
Presentations from nine Living Labs showcasing participatory practices across Europe; the launch of the RECHARGE Playbook, a practical guide now available in English and Italian; reflections from cultural leaders, researchers, and policymakers on the future of cultural participation.

The day concluded with a roundtable discussion that highlighted strategies to sustain RECHARGE’s legacy, strengthen networks, and foster new European collaborations.

You can revisit the full day’s sessions on our diary: https://recharge-culture.eu/processes/diary/f/3/posts/141

All videos from the day can be found in this Vimeo showcase: https://vimeo.com/showcase/11900432

A warm thank you to all our partners, collaborators, and participants for making this journey so impactful. Together, we have shown how participation can recharge culture.


European Research Executive Agency (REA)
Research Executive Agency (REA)