Creative Companies in Alpine Space (CCAlps)

A European project that promotes the Creative and Cultural Industry, one of the most dynamic and strategic sector for the European economy growth. It is financed by the Alpine Space Programme of the European Union and its aim is to develop the competitiveness and the attractiveness of the Alpine Space Area, by strengthening the relations between urban and peripheral areas.

The main objective of the project is to create a European network allowing Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) to give their high­est potential, contributing to increase the competitiveness of the Alpine Space.

CCAlps involves a network of nine institutions from six European partner countries: Italy, France, Germa­ny, Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland.

The Swiss participation to the CCAlps project is made possible thanks to the New Regional Policy’s financial support of the Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE) and Canton Ticino’s Department of finance and economy.

Moreover the project promotes the CCAlps Virtual Platform for facilitating the integration of creative companies in Alpine Space Area.

Registration to the Platform: www.ccalps.eu.

 

Project partners:

• Regione Lombardia (IT)
• Regione Piemonte (IT)
• Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FR)
• Innovation und Technologietransfer Salzburg GmbH (AT)
• Innovation Agenci for ITC and Media (DE)
• Chambre de Commerce et Industrié Nice Cote d’Azur (FR)
• Regional Development Agency of the Ljubljana Urban Region(SI)
• Universitè de Haute Alsace (FR)
• University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland – SUPSI (CH)

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Laboratory of Visual Culture – University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)

The Laboratory of Visual Culture (Department for Environment Constructions and Design – University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland) is a centre that focuses on expressive and linguistic studies, design theory and techniques, tools and technologies for enhancing and communicating creative works and cultural heritage. The Laboratory represents a national hub for the teaching, research and dissemination activities in the fields of visual communication and of interaction design. Furthermore, the Laboratory of Visual Culture is a specialised and innovative centre that develops visual communication projects for public and private bodies on a regional, national and international level.

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) is one of the 8 professional universities recognised by the Swiss Confederation. Founded under federal law, SUPSI offers more than 30 Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree courses, and a rich programme of Continuing education (Master of Advanced Studies, Diploma of Advanced Studies, Certificate of Advanced Studies and short courses) characterised by cutting edge education which unites classical theoretical-scientific instruction with a professional orientation. Great care is given to Research & Development, carried out in key sectors on competitively acquired projects with large European and national agencies or mandated by organisations and institutions.

In a society marked by profound changes, SUPSI produces, develops and disseminates knowledge and expertise as propellant forces fundamental to supporting the economic, social, technological and artistic progress, and to contributing to the cultural and ethical growth of both society as a whole and its individual members. In order to achieve this goal, SUPSI operates in the fields of first and second level university education, continuing education, applied research, and in the provision of consulting and support services to businesses and institutions, adopting a collaborative and cooperative stance with the main interlocutors.

For more extensive information on SUPSI please visit: www.supsi.ch