Socializing Craft & contemporary Art for sustainable Tourism

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-Croatia

Date of latest update: 2025-12-09

Description

Description (EN):

The SOCRAT project aims to promote sustainable tourism development and community empowerment in the Italian and Croatian Adriatic coasts by mobilizing tourist itineraries based on contemporary arts, crafts, creative and cultural industries and civil society. The project seeks to address common territorial challenges such as over-reliance on seasonal tourist flows, insufficient cooperation among artists and local authorities, and the authenticity of the tourist offer. The project's overall objective is to diversify touristic flows and enhance local development by activating and developing more authentic experiences from the creativity of the territory. The project proposes a socially-based model through Creative Living Labs that bring together local industry, artists, and civil society to co-create new tourism products and services that promote cultural heritage, creativity and generate economic opportunities for local communities. The project outputs include the SOCRAT model, a framework for triangular collaboration, and community empowerment; Creative Living Labs, collaborative practices for experimenting and co-creating new tourism products and services, and a joint strategy for disseminating and promoting the SOCRAT model. The outputs will benefit artists, the creative and cultural industry, artisans civil society, and tourists who seek more authentic and sustainable tourism experiences. The cross-border approach is needed to foster cooperation among stakeholders and promote sustainable tourism development in a holistic and community-led way that takes into account the social, cultural, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. SOCRAT project goes beyond existing practices in the sector and places the arts and social innovation at the centre of a path built on the materiality and essence of creative doing.

Actual Achievements (EN):

Within this reporting period, the SOCRAT project has made significant progress in establishing a solid foundation for successful collaboration and future implementation. Early activities were primarily focused on organization, coordination, and preparation to ensure that all partners were aligned in both objectives and communication. The first online partnership meeting was organized on April 4th 2024, to provide an overview of the project to all partners, discuss about the necessary modifications to insert in the Application Form during the condition clearing phase, and set the date for the kick-off meeting. After the finalization of the condition clearing phase, the partnership signed the Partnership Agreement on May 31st 2024, marking the official commitment of all partners to the project’s goals. The project kick-off meeting was organized by the LP and held in Polignano a Mare, Italy, on June 20th and 21st 2024, gathering representatives from all partners (some partners were present in presence, others online due to the impossibility to travel). Kick off meeting included presentation of project partners, in depth analyses of project work packages, detailed activity plan and partner's responsibilities, communication from the assigned Programme Manager, development of project communication and management structure in order to ensure efficient project management and implementation. During the KoM, the PMU and Steering Committee have been established and first decisions about the progress of the project were made. It is also important to mention that all PPs started internal procedures for the appointment of the staff and the first tender procedures, in order to guarantee an effective management of the project in accordance with the Programme procedures. PP2 finalized the tender procedure for the technical assistance; PP4 finalized the tender procedures for technical assistance and the expert for scientific supervision of the project, while the tender procedure for the appointment of the FLC has started; PP5 completed two procurement procedures (external expert for financial management and reporting procedures and external expert for overall coordination of communication activities). Regarding the communication activities, PP6, as Communication Manager, delivered to all PPs poster designs with their respective contact information, and all PPs printed out the poster and displayed it in their own office premises. Also, text with general information about the project was sent to the partnership for posting to their respective official institutional websites. PP6 also finalized the first draft of the Communication strategy, that is attached to this report under Report annexes. Regarding the technical activities conducted within WP1, PP4, as the leader of WP1, focused on preparing a work plan and establishing the methodology for the entire work package. PP4 proposed a mapping methodology and, in collaboration with PP8, developed a questionnaire for the cultural valorization of craft heritage and artistic practices. More information has been inserted in the Work plan progress. During the reporting period, significant progress has been made across various aspects of the SOCRAT project. The territorial mapping of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) was carried out by all partners, with some of them finalizing the activity as well as the related deliverable, and others reaching an advanced stage of the analysis. In parallel, the project made strides in building the methodology for the SOCRAT model. PP4 led the development of a comprehensive methodology that accommodates the unique characteristics of each region, ensuring the triangular collaboration between CCIs, artists, and civil society. This methodology will serve as the foundation for Creative Living Labs (WP2). PP5 (Region of Istria) also successfully organized a local event/press conference that brought together relevant stakeholders for the analysis part of WP1 and for the upcoming project activities. Communication efforts have been ramped up, with PP6 (TZ Kvarnera) leading the way in promoting the project on social media platforms and the project website, reaching a wide audience and raising awareness about SOCRAT’s goals and activities. The partnership has also maintained strong internal communication and coordination, ensuring alignment of all activities with the project’s objectives. In this regard, a Steering Committee meeting was held online on 18 February 2025, to address the state of the art, the delays in project implementation and the related decision to extend the project timelines. In summary, the project has successfully laid a solid foundation for the upcoming phases, ensuring alignment and integration across all partner activities, while engaging local stakeholders in the development of cultural tourism initiatives. During the reporting period, the SOCRAT project made significant progress across its analytical and preparatory phases, consolidating results from Work Package 1 (WP1) and initiating the groundwork for Work Package 2 (WP2) implementation. The partnership, coordinated by the Lead Partner (LP), successfully aligned efforts through continuous coordination, joint meetings, and a shared commitment to recover from the delays experienced in the earlier stages. One partnership meeting was held - in Opatija (6–7 March 2025) and one partnership and Steering Committee meeting was held in Venice (17–18 June 2025) - where partners jointly reviewed progress, agreed on a revised internal timeline, and adopted corrective measures to ensure coherence across work packages. These meetings marked a key milestone in restoring a coordinated implementation pace and in securing the project’s operational stability. Under WP1, the analytical foundation of the project was completed. All partners finalised their territorial mappings and qualitative participatory analyses, identifying and engaging a wide range of stakeholders across the cultural and creative industries (CCIs), artists, artisans, and civil society organisations (CSOs). The collected data contributed to the development of two major documents coordinated by PP4 and PP8: - the SOCRAT Methodology, outlining the framework for triangular collaboration among CCIs, CSOs, and artists; - and the SOCRAT Strategy, defining the long-term approach to sustainable and special-interest tourism in the cross-border area. These documents, together with the infographic package (coordinated by PP6), were the result of extensive cooperation, including several consultation rounds and joint validation meetings. Building upon this analytical groundwork, the project transitioned into the preparatory phase of WP2. The LP developed and shared the Expression of Interest (EoI) template and methodological guidelines for the selection of local participants in the upcoming Creative Living Labs (CLLs). Partners tailored and prepared their local versions of the EoI for publication, while discussions on the cross-border call for international artists/tutors were initiated. PP5 notably progressed by launching its EoI, organising participatory meetings, and starting logistical preparations for the first CLL planned in December 2025. Other partners are finalising their preparatory steps to begin implementation early in the next reporting period. In parallel, the partnership began early planning for WP3, including initial discussions on the project’s digital platform (led by PP7) and on sustainability and dissemination activities. PP2 and other partners contributed feedback to ensure the platform’s usability and alignment with project objectives. Given the overall timeline adjustments, partners also re-evaluated the planned participation in the European Week of Regions and Cities (2025) and will discuss alternative visibility activities with the Joint Secretariat during the Mid-Term Review in the next period. In terms of project management, the LP ensured overall coordination, administrative and financial supervision, and preparation for the Mid-Term Review, while PP6 continued to lead the project’s communication efforts through website and social media updates, a digital newsletter, and promotional materials. Despite initial delays, the reporting period marked a turning point for SOCRAT: the partnership delivered the key analytical documents, stabilised its internal coordination, and laid the foundation for the experimental and pilot phase. The added value of the cross-border cooperation lies in the creation of a shared methodological model and in the joint testing framework that brings together diverse territorial, cultural, and institutional perspectives to co-design sustainable and inclusive tourism models across Italy and Croatia.

Project outputs: SOCRAT Strategy(EN)
Creative living labs (pilot action)(EN)
SOCRAT Joint action plan(EN)
Website: https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/socrat

Thematic information

Cultural heritage and arts Tourism Community integration and common identity

Priority: (VI-A_I-Hr_4) Culture and tourism for sustainable development

Priority specific objective: RSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights

Type of intervention: 166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural services

Partners (8)

Lead Partner: Fondazione Pino Pascali - Museo d’arte contemporanea

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 894851773

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 07077600729 | 93385290726 | museopinopascali@pec.it (EN)

Address: Via Parco del Lauro, 70044 Polignano a Mare, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Other

Website: http://www.museopinopascali.it/

Total budget: EUR 368 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 368 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 100.00%

Sveučilište u Zadru

Name: Sveučilište u Zadru

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 991684060

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 10839679016 | 10839679016 | projekti@unizd.hr (EN)

Address: Ulica Mihovila Pavlinovića, 23000 Zadar, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: https://www.unizd.hr/

Total budget: EUR 302 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 241 600.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 60 400.00

Contractors:

Name: Ekonomski institut
VAT registration or tax identification number: 70925432731
Name: Mikronis d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 59964152545

Ustanova za razvoj kompetencija, inovacija i specijalizacije Zadarske županije

Name: Ustanova za razvoj kompetencija, inovacija i specijalizacije Zadarske županije

Department: Department of Encouraging Creative Industry and EU Funds

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 883653414

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 45327324102 | 45327324102 | info.@inovacija-zadar.hr (EN)

Address: Put Murvice , 23000 Zadar, Croatia

Department address: Put Murvice, 23 000 Zadar, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: https://www.inovacija-zadar.hr/

Total budget: EUR 285 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 228 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 57 000.00

Contractors:

Name: Spasilac d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 09865215848
Name: TO "Combo"
VAT registration or tax identification number: 80222032813
Name: HGSPOT Grupa d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 65553879500
Name: Reem Electronic d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 09850216402

Turistička zajednica Kvarnera

Name: Turistička zajednica Kvarnera

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 935707882

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 64927145649 | 64927145649 | kvarner@kvarner.hr (EN)

Address: Nikole Tesle, 51410 Opatija, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.kvarner.hr

Total budget: EUR 230 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 184 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 46 000.00

Contractors:

Name: Makol tržišne komunikacije
VAT registration or tax identification number: 91379282481
Name: GoRunCon obrt za savjetovanje
VAT registration or tax identification number: 39705802152
Name: Medicom d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 63878741442
Name: Alphera d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 93272581932

Istarska županija

Name: Istarska županija

Department: Administrative Department for Culture and Heritage

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 90017522601 | 90017522601 | sandra.ilic@istra-istria.hr (EN)

Address: Dršćevka, 52000 Pazin, Croatia

Department address: Riva, 52100 Pula, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: http://www.istra-istria.hr

Total budget: EUR 310 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 248 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 62 000.00

Contractors:

Name: 3DKUCIN, OBRT
VAT registration or tax identification number: 63228101465
Name: U.O. Film i Film
VAT registration or tax identification number: 27691220472
Name: PREMIJERA, obrt
VAT registration or tax identification number: 06377842103
Name: EMDA d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 22506712452
Name: Lidija Nikocevic
VAT registration or tax identification number: 90338476968
Name: LEVEL 52 d.o.o.,
VAT registration or tax identification number: 14701743070
Name: TRI M d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 86475294363
Name: Zdenko Basic
VAT registration or tax identification number: 03009716051
Name: Danijela Bilić Rojnić
VAT registration or tax identification number: 30196557247
Name: ASAP, obrt, vl. Boris Rumora
VAT registration or tax identification number: 28423855273
Name: NEMO NAVIS D.O.O VALBANDON
VAT registration or tax identification number: 54041609009

Istituto Veneto per il Lavoro

Name: Istituto Veneto per il Lavoro

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 942686159

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 02180590271 | 80008480271 | sede@pec.ivl.it (EN)

Address: CANNAREGIO , 30121 Venezia, Italy

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Education/training centre and school

Website: http://www.ivl.it

Total budget: EUR 329 700.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 329 700.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 100.00%

REGIONE DEL VENETO

Name: REGIONE DEL VENETO

Department: Cultural Heritage, Cultural Activities and Sport Department

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999465691

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 02392630279 | 80007580279 | beniattivitaculturalisport@pec.regione.veneto.it (EN)

Address: Dorsoduro , 30123 Venezia, Italy

Department address: Cannaregio, 30123 Venezia, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: http://www.regione.veneto.it

Total budget: EUR 275 960.20

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 275 960.20

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 100.00%

CNA Associazione provinciale di Bari

Name: CNA Associazione provinciale di Bari

Partner’s ID if not PIC: - | 80019270729 | CNABARI@HITECHMAIL.IT (EN)

Address: VIA NICOLA TRIDENTE , 70125 Bari, Italy

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Other

Website: https://www.cnabari.it/

Total budget: EUR 244 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 244 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 100.00%

Contractors:

Name: PJ CONSULTING SRL
VAT registration or tax identification number: IT07236130725

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Kvarner Region Tourist Board

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National Confederation of the craft sector and small and medium enterprises Bari

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Pino Pascali Foundation - Museum of Contemporary Art

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Summary

Project name (EN): Socializing Craft & contemporary Art for sustainable Tourism

Project acronym: SOCRAT

Project ID: ITHR0200383

Project start date: 2024-03-01

Project end date: 2026-08-31

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

ArTVision+ project
INTERREG VA Italy Croatia 2014-2020 (EN) | ArTVision+ (IT-HR 2014-2020), capitalizing the IPA Adriatic arTVision project, is aimed at developing new solutions for the development of the less-known tourist destinations, based on the valorization of the cultural heritage and on a new concept of promotion. The main activities will focus on a promotion campaign and setting up of a digital platform as virtual space to connect artists and organizers of tourist manifestations (tourist boards, museums, theatres, art cinemas). Artivition+ project had close goals and activities with the SOCRAT project and can be used as base for the upgrade of activities. By studying the outcomes and results of the ArTVision+ project, connecting with its network of contacts, and using its digital platform, the SOCRAT project can build on the successes and achievements of the ArTVision+ project to create a more sustainable and innovative tourism products and services. The project was also funded by the previous Interreg Italy-Croatia programme and a result of a good cooperation some few partners from the Italian and Croatian side decided to work again together on the SOCRAT project. (EN), Arca Adriatica project (EN) | The main aim of the project Arca Adriatica was the development of a common tourism product, based on the principles of social and ecological sustainability which, at the same time, valorises, preserves, protects and promotes the rich maritime heritage. One of the activities was the foundation of the Academy of Maritime Crafts and Skills that was established to permanently educate the children, the youth and all the interested people on part of the intangible heritage which has already partially dissapeared from our modern lifestyle. The project had activities that were related to traditional maritime crafts and it’s results and experiences can be implemented in the Socrat project. Thus, the SOCRAT project can build on the foundation of the Academy of Maritime Crafts and Skills to create its own capacity building workshops that promote and preserve local intangible heritage. By educating the tourism operators on the importance of authenticity of local culture and heritage, the SOCRAT project can promote social and cultural cohesion. (EN), MADE IN-LAND project
INTERREG VA Italy Croatia 2014-2020
(EN) | MADE IN-LAND - MAnagement and DEvelopment of INLANDs (Interreg IT-HR 2014-2020). The purpose of the project is to increase the protection and valorization of unused natural and cultural assets and the establishment of cross-border cooperation that will open up the potential of coastal assets through joint innovative ways of integrated management, marketing and promotion. The main results of the project are the improvement of the economic and territorial development of the coast. The project has developed a useful strategy of mutual cooperation between the coastal area and the hinterland in order to reduce the pressure on the coastal area and develop the potential of the interior. The project provided solutions focused on ecological, cultural, functional and productive interdependencies between coastal areas and coastal areas. The SOCRAT project can benefit from the knowledge and experiences gained by the MADE IN-LAND project by collaborating and sharing best practices. The two projects can also exchange information about their respective activities, which can help to identify potential areas of synergy and cooperation. Beside this, SOCRAT project can adopt similar strategies to promote the importance of local culture and heritage in the tourism industry. By promoting the value of unused natural and cultural assets, the SOCRAT project can create a sustainable tourism products and services that are both authentic and attractive to tourists. (EN), EXCOVER project
INTERREG VA Italy Croatia 2014-2020
(EN) | The main goal of this project was to increase the number of tourists in accordance with the cultural and natural potential of the area and to reduce the tourist seasonality of both countries. The project contributed to a more even distribution of tourists and relieved areas of excessive concentration of tourists located mainly on the coast. The results of the project are the establishment of an efficient tourism system that will direct the local population to the use of their own resources and skills and the branding of new destinations. The SOCRAT project can potentially make synergies in several ways. The branding and promotion strategies developed by EXCOVER to promote new destinations could be useful for SOCRAT in promoting the special interest tourism based on contemporary arts. The tourism system established by EXCOVER could be used as a model for SOCRAT in promoting sustainable tourism in the territories covered by the project. The efforts made by EXCOVER to reduce tourist seasonality could also be useful for SOCRAT in promoting year-round tourism based on contemporary arts and local industry. This could help in reducing the excessive concentration of tourists in coastal areas and promoting more even distribution of tourists in the region. (EN), SMATH project (Interreg MED) (EN) | SMATH generates innovative clusters ideally “Smart Atmospheres” where cultural engines (the cultural core of heritage, values, traditions and cultural processes) and the value enhancing services (incubators, financial services, territorial services and public policies) interact together for the enhancement of business oriented and product oriented creative industries. The conjunction between cultural and creative sectors is much more announced then actually proclaimed. Culture and creativity are in need of improved connections in order to exploit their synergies and fully achieve their economic potential. Improved connection can be obtained via innovative forms of clustering that can be boosted by three basic factors contributing to the development of smart and sustainable growth in the MED area.SMATH and SOCRAT share a common goal of promoting economic development and sustainability in the Mediterranean region by utilizing cultural heritage, promoting social innovation, and supporting creative businesses. Both projects recognize the importance of cultural heritage in promoting economic development and tourism in the Mediterranean region. While SMATH focuses on the cultural core of heritage, values, traditions, and cultural processes, SOCRAT aims to develop sustainable tourism activities that highlight the region's cultural heritage. Finally, both projects aim to develop transferable methodologies and toolsets that can be used to replicate successful models and practices in other regions. By sharing best practices and benchmarking with success stories, both projects aim to promote the widespread adoption of innovative approaches to economic development in the Mediterranean region. (EN), AdriaMuse
IPA Adriatic CBC programe 2007-2013
(EN) | SOCRAT project identifies synergies with the AdriaMuse project in:
1) Developing cross border platform for improving access to information on artists, artisans, museums and cultural events that is in line with AdriaMuse goal of strengthening cross border cooperation by pooling information on cultural tourism offer in the Adriatic through innovative information networks, IT tools and services supporting tourism industry, museums and cultural organisations in targeting new audience.
2) Developing innovative cross border cultural tourism concepts, models, and strategies in line with AdriaMuse common methodology based on international museum standards, for innovative exhibitions and cultural events development in conjunction with other running pertinent events and in synergy with effective AdriaMuse information network enabling partners to share resources and plan joint strategies and events.
3) Organising pilot cross border laboratories with artists, artisans and creative industries in the partner areas for testing methodology and tools created by using synergies of AdriaMuse web 2.0 testing measures and organisation of pilot events Museums outside its walls for attracting and testing atypical museum audience.
4) Promoting capacity building and knowledge transfer at local and international level by using synergies with AdriaMuse education materials on improving and implementing museum quality standards in event organisation.
5) Improving promotion at the EU level by using information shared by european museum network joined by AdriaMuse stakeholders and created with the purpose of providing access on major exhibitions and permanent collections of European museums to a wider pan-European data-collection based on public sector information, immediately re-useable by different actors in the cultural and tourism fields.
(EN), REVITAS
OP IPA Slovenia – Croatia 2007-2013
(EN) | The SOCRAT project will make use of REVITAS project knowledge, and results to achieve its objectives of promoting cross border research and joint methodology development as well as innovative cultural tourism product development. SOCRAT project identifies synergies with the REVITAS project in:
1) Cross border data collection and model development for sustainable and resilient tourism that will make use of synergies with REVITAS cross border revitalisation methodology (model) of the Croatian and Slovenian Istrian hinterland comprising: methods for reconstruction, offers and promotion of cultural heritage structures and methods for revitalisation of historic city cores with reconciled conservatory requirements and modern living standards.
2) Improving access to artist, artisans and creative industries through cross border platform that will make use of synergies with REVITAS web site based on extensive cultural valorisation of abundant cross border heritage of castles, frescoes, medieval architecture and archaeological parks. Platform will develop cultural routes that will make use of synergy with cultural routes developed and promoted through REVITAS project as well.
3) Developing innovative cultural tourism products that will make use of synergies with REVITAS integrated cross-border tourist products: multi-lingual photo monograph on frescoes with accompanying DVD, 2 guides on historic cores and cultural and natural sights in the interior of Istria, project DVD and small promotion materials as well as Istrian souvenirs.
4) Promoting capacity building and knowledge transfer at local and international level by using synergies with REVITAS education materials on: Sustainable forms of tourism, Cultural tourism and identity, Marketing and destination development, Intangible heritage developed for cross border trainings as well as working materials for seminars for tourist guides, tourist agency workers, entrepreneurs, local administration and general public.
(EN), TAKE IT SLOW
INTERREG VA Italy Croatia 2014-2020
(EN) | SOCRAT can make use of the project expertise, knowledge, and results to enhance its impact and achieve its objectives of promoting cross border joint methodology development as well as innovative cultural platform development. Strategic TAKE IT SLOW project was designed to establish, manage and promote Adriatic Region as smart, integrated, sustainable, accessible, year-round, green and slow tourist destination of the Mediterranean based on accessible, protected, valorised and promoted tangible and intangible joint natural and cultural heritage of its islands, coastal, inland and rural Adriatic. Synergies:
1) Model development for sustainable and resilient tourism that will make use of synergies with TAKE IT SLOW Strategic framework for smart specialization management of cross border tourist destination through development joint Guidelines for interpretation and promotion of cross border cultural and natural heritage. SOCRAT will make use of synergies and with Smart Action Plans developed at the partner’s level through TAKE IT SLOW project that integrated smart cultural incentives of project stakeholders stimulating IT innovations.
2) Improving access to information on artist, artisans and creative industries and events through cross border platform that will make use of TAKE IT SLOW cross border stakeholders’ platform that integrated cultural incentives and workers with tourism sector for more balanced territorial development.
3) Promoting capacity building and knowledge transfer at local and international level by using synergies with TAKE IT SLOW hybrid promotional and educational materials available at project communication channels (web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) such as: promotional strategies and guidelines, cultural events and resources, cross border trainings and working materials for smart specialization seminars, hybrid round tables, cross sectorial meetings of experts and local and regional workshops on smart action plan development. (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 344 660.20

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 875 728.16

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 89.27%

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 1 875 728.16. Co-financing rate, 89.27%.
Others: Amount, EUR 243 532.04.

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

n.1 Joint desk analysis
n.1 Infographics package
n.1 Joint qualitative analysis
n.1 Joint cross-border methodology
n.1 cross-border call for selection of artists
n.5 set of local participatory meetings
n.1 Set of new tourism products and services
n.5 Diary onboard – digital storytelling activities
n.1 Joint assessment report
n.1 Cross border platform
n.5 Working tables
n.5 Local plans
n.1 Joint training toolkit
n. 5 Local capacity buildings
n.5 local dissemination events
n.1 side event in Brussels during EWRC
n.1 academic conference
n.1 final cross-border event
n.8 Media package

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The SOCRAT project contributes to the EURSAIR flagship initiatives of CRUISAIR and AIR CULTURAL ROUTES through the development of local action plans and collaboration model, capacity building workshops, and creation of diversified touristic products and services. For CRUISAIR, the project focuses on expanding the tourist season to all-year round and promoting the development of special interest tourism. For AIR CULTURAL ROUTES, the project focuses on supporting the development of cultural itineraries that would better connect with current EUSAIR Cultural routes, and creating synergies between creative and cultural industries and local communities and artists. By doing so, the SOCRAT project contributes to the overall goal of achieving sustainable and diversified tourism in the EUSAIR region, and thus, aligns closely Pillar 4 Sustainable Tourism, Topic 1: Diversified tourism offer, Action - “Fostering Adriatic-Ionian cultural heritage”. SOCRAT enhances the tourism experience, increases demand for cultural assets, and rejuvenates cultural hotspots, thereby contributing to the diversification of the tourism offer and the sustainable development of the region's tourism sector.
EuropeanGreenDeal Tourism is part of the European Green Deal, and the innovative solutions can help to relaunch the sector in a more sustainable way. The SOCRAT project contributes to the European Green Deal by supporting the transition of the tourism ecosystem towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly industry. The project's collaboration model and action plans for sustainable tourism aim to promote all-year-round tourism, reducing the seasonality of the industry and promoting a more balanced use of natural resources. Moreover, the project promotes the development of diversified touristic products and services, fostering synergies between creative and cultural industries, artisans, artists and the local community. By doing so, the project aims to increase the value and preservation of cultural and natural heritage, which is essential for the long-term sustainability of the tourism industry. The project's efforts to create a more sustainable and resilient tourism ecosystem align with the European Union's industrial strategy, which prioritizes the green and digital transformation of EU industries to increase their competitiveness and reduce their environmental impact. The co-creation process of transition pathways involving all stakeholders, including the tourism industry, is crucial to achieve the twin transition and accelerate the green and digital transformations in the EU.
Other Project is in line with the Croatian Sustainable Tourism Development Strategy until 2030, with the strategic goal 1. All year-round and more regionally balanced tourism in main objectives with priority areas: whole year and regionally balanced tourism with special forms and structured product development; competitive and innovative tourism with digital transformation; resilient tourism with data analyses and local community inclusion, all related to the key tourism products of cultural tourism.
The project will contribute to: National Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia until 2030, Development direction 1 "Sustainable economy and society", Strategic Objective 1. Competitive and innovative economy strengthening resilience and sustainability by digital transformation of tourist services, valorization of natural and cultural heritage and development of special forms of tourism;
The project contributes to the Croatian National recovery and resilience plan (2021.-2026), in line with the component 1. Economy, investment reform C1.6. Development of sustainable, innovative and resilient tourism by strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of tourism by improving workforce, quality of life of local communities, visitor satisfaction, authentic culture, tradition and attractiveness of the destination
Implementation program of the Ministry of Culture and Media for the period from 2021-2024 in strengthening cultural heritage protection, digitization and online availability;
Operational Program Competitiveness and Cohesion 2021-2027 in development of resilience and sustainability, by encouraging SMEs and trades that in Priority 6, Specific objective 4 emphasizes strengthening the role of culture and sustainable tourism in the economic development, social inclusion and social innovation with spillover effect on creative industries.
Other Tourism has a strong influence on the total income in the participating counties, but tourism should be seen as an extremely important social phenomenon directly related to numerous economic activities in the area of the destination. The project is in accordance with the Cultural Tourism Action Plan, which in its main principles defines that development should be achieved through a range of innovative cultural tourism products, revitalization of heritage and a network of thematic cultural routes, and with the Cultural Tourism Strategy in Priority 1 Creating positive environment for cultural tourism initiatives by encouraging cultural workers to develop cultural tourism products. Project is in line with Istria Regional Development Strategy in Priority of Istrian identity development through development of culture, cultural and creative industries.
The project also contributes to the Tourism development plan of Primorje-gorski kotar county (valid until 2030), Special objective 1.2: Economic growth aimed at strengthening exports, increasing productivity and digital transformation and Action plan for the development of the touristic sector of Primorje-gorski kotar county (valid until 2027).
Other The project also contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the 2016-2025 Tourism Strategic Plan of Puglia Region, Culture and Territory" Product Strategy thanks to the creation of strong partnerships, aimed at creating quality tourism products that will make up the offer of the Puglia portfolio becoming a tool for territorial inclusion and cohesion, and sustainable from an environmental, social and economic point of view.
The SOCRAT project is in line with PiiilCulturainPugiia – Strategic Plan of Culture of the Puglia Region 2017-2026 as it links the heritage of the Region and the contemporary arts through programs of artistic residences that see contemporary artists and designers work on some "rereadings" of places, assets and traditions in a contemporary key to offer important results both in terms of active involvement of citizens, both in terms of identifying unedited identity peculiarities, and as a development of new products.
SOCRAT project is perfectly in line with the European development strategies which identify the cultural sector as a driver for social and economic development, specifically with the NEW EUROPEAN BAUHAUS strategy. According to the national guidelines the project promotes a sustainable growth by involving the civil society and promoting the awareness and the sharing of the public initiatives. According to the Veneto Regional Law 17/2019 and the Veneto Regional Law 3/2022, art. 22 (identità veneta) SOCRAT promotes a conscious and responsible use of local heritage and the promotion of the local identity.

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Socializing Craft & contemporary Art for sustainable Tourism

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