Creative Entrepreneurship Residency in Berlin

Berlin Creative Residency: A 5-Day Ecosystem Immersion.

Join a curated cohort of artists, cultural managers, and cultural entrepreneurs. Explore Europe's most vibrant creative hub through exclusive access to its spaces, institutions, and people.

  • Key Activities: 4 company visits, 3 workshops, Networking Event
  • Dates: From 28 september to 02 october
  • Food: Lunch included
  • Group size: Minimum 15 people
  • Certification: Travelling U diploma
  • Flights & Accomodation: Flights, visa, transport to Berlin and accomodation are not included
  • Price per person: 945€

How do we design the Expedition?



The program is designed to provide a dynamic and immersive learning experience through workshops, and real-world artistic and cultural ecosystem exposure, on social-cultural entrepreneurship, business model creation in the cultural sector, strategic foresight in the arts, and effective communication strategies.

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Key Takeaways

We designed this residency so you leave Berlin with much more than a notebook full of ideas. This is an investment in your creative and professional future. Here is what you will actually gain:

  • Access to a global network of artists, policymakers, and cultural managers.
  • Proven funding & management models in the arts sector.
  • Acceleration process to your own project.
  • Mentorship with experts in the field.
  • Action-oriented workshops and masterclasses, focuses on one’s own projects.

METHODOLOGY

The Methodology behind

The programme is designed to provide a dynamic and immersive learning experience through workshops, and real-world industry exposure, totaling 30 hours. Each of the topics follows a consistent learning pattern:

Masterclass – Foundational learning through expert.
Industry Visit – Practical insights gained through direct interaction with companies.

This agenda presents a suggested structure for the Creative Entrepreneurship Residency. We will combine educational sessions, cultural visits, community events, mentoring session, and artistic activities, providing an immersive experience in the local cultural entrepreneurial ecosystem. While the proposed content and activities reflect the program’s objectives, the schedule remains flexible and may be adjusted based on opportunities, guest availability, and the specific needs of the group.

5-Day Programmeme Schedule
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Workshop: Social, political and economic context of the Creative and Cultural Industries in Berlin Visit: Haus der Kulturen der Welt Visit: berlin textile coop Workshop 4: Future trends Visit: Haus der Statistik
Visit: Trust Support Workshop: Agent mapping and networking session Workshop: Innovative business models in culture Visit: Fashion Revolution Germany Closing

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"Working with Travelling U has been an incredible experience. As a project mentor and team coach for the International Business Programmeme at Shanghai Xing College, we collaborated with Travelling U for this Learning Journey in Spain. We have been long-term collaborators, working together to help students develop key skills such as cross-cultural communication, project organisation, and execution, all within an authentic international collaborative environment. Through our multicultural exchange programmes, we’ve been able to enrich the students' learning experience, providing them with the tools they need to succeed in the global business world."
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Founding Member and Senior Team Coach at Shanghai Xing Wei College
Without the Travelling U teams in Berlin and Shanghai, our students’ academic success, personal development, and growth in teamwork would simply not be possible. This is a team defined by genuine care, talent, commitment, humanity, and enthusiasm qualities they bring to every action and every learning experience they create. What makes them truly special is that they continue to grow and enrich themselves year after year.With them, everything feels possible — and importantly, easier.
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