At startup weekend creative business we aim at creating an event which enables you to develop your own idea that belongs or connects to the fields of creative industries. But what do we mean by creative industries?
What is a creative business?
Are you a designer, an artist or a professional writer? Then you most probably already know that you belong to the sector of economy which we call creative industries. According to the UK Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) influential definition, they „have their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent and which have a potential for wealth and job creation through the generation and exploitation of intellectual property". Its 12 sectors are:
To give you a local example of the importance of creativity in economy, let’s have a look at this: In 2010, Christoph Weckerle and Hubert Theler from the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) released the 3rd Report on the Creative Industries in Zurich. Commissioned by Stadt Zürich, Stadtentwicklung / Wirtschaftsförderung and Standortförderung des Kantons Zürich, it shows not only the current situation of the creative industries but also the political goal to support this economic sector in its growth. They found that the creative industries play an important role not only in the cultural development of a city but also in economics. Read more on it here: https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/prd/de/index/stadtentwicklung/wirtschaftsfoerderung/clusterstrategie/kreativwirtschaft.html and here: http://creativezurich.ch/zahlen-und-fakten/
Wanted: People with ideas.
If you're part of the creative industries or want to become a part of them as a startup, bring your idea to startup weekend creative business, form a team and start your journey!