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.
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.
Local Cultural Ecosystem
Berlin is one of Europe’s leading hubs for entrepreneurship and innovation. With nearly 5,000 startups and over two-thirds of Germany’s unicorns, the city combines talent, capital, and infrastructure to fuel growth. Its international character and strong investor network make it a gateway for startups aiming to scale globally.
During the program, we’ll connect with some of the most representative companies and organisations driving Berlin’s creative ecosystem. This are some of the industries and organisations we work with.
- Visual ArtsBerlin is a global magnet for contemporary art, standing out for both its state-run museums and its experimental project spaces.
KW Institute for Contemporary Art / SAVVY Contemporary / Künstlerhaus Bethanien - Film & MediaBerlin has shaped global cinematic history and continues to redefine digital storytelling and media tech.
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival) / Arsenal – Institute for Film and Video Art / Sinema Transtopia - FashionBerlin is a unique fashion ecosystem where high-end design meets underground club culture and sustainable streetwear.
Berlin Fashion Week (BFW) / Fashion Revolution Germany / Vinted Germany - DesignBerlin is the place where functionality meets technological innovation to design the solutions of tomorrow.
Bauhaus-Archiv / MotionLab.Berlin / IDZ (International Design Center Berlin)
Tentative
Agenda
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.
| 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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