IN SITU CCI Index Development – Deliverable 3.6 (D3.6)

This report introduces the IN SITU Creative Ecosystem Change Index: a deliberately pragmatic approach to making cultural change visible across six peripheral European regions. Covering the IN SITU Labs, the Index does not attempt to rank places or declare cultural “winners.” Instead, it focuses on direction and momentum—how ecosystems are adapting, consolidating, reorienting or thinning […]
Innovation Policy Proposals (for KICs) for CCIs in Non-Urban Areas – Deliverable 5.3 (D5.3)

This work focuses on how innovation and territorial policies can better support the maintenance and development of CCIs outside urban centres. Drawing on IN SITU’s expertise in Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), extensive field experience, and analysis of European territorialised innovation projects, the report translates practitioner insights into actionable policy recommendations.
Cultural Policy Proposals for CCIs in IN SITU Lab Areas – Deliverable 5.4 (D5.4)

This report sets out a practical, tested and evidence-based method for co-creating cultural policy with CCIs in non-urban contexts. Developed and applied across the six IN SITU Lab regions, the report bridges the gap between everyday cultural practice and policy design.
Methodological Guidance on Capacity Building for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Non-urban Areas: How to Conduct Training and Mentoring – Deliverable 4.2 (D4.2)

Developed by the IN SITU team at the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts “Kr. Sarafov” in Bulgaria, this comprehensive guide is rooted in the practical experiences of IN SITU’s Horizon Europe-funded activities and aims to support innovation and entrepreneurship within regional creative ecosystems.
Toolkit for a Lab-based Approach in Non-urban Areas – Deliverable 3.4 (D3.4)

This Toolkit offers guidance for Lab-based research and activities in non-urban areas. It was written by the University of Galway and includes contributions from all IN SITU Lab partners.The guidance was developed through individual interviews and discussions with the IN SITU Labs in April and May 2025 as well as an in-person collaborative workshop in […]
Roadmap for competitiveness of the most innovative CCI subsectors – Deliverable 2.5 (D2.5)

The roadmap in this report is designed to support informed decision-making for cultural practitioners, policymakers, funders, and innovation hubs working in non-urban regions. Built through a combination of desk research, expert interviews, and stakeholder engagement across six European regions, it offers a structured yet flexible guide for future planning and investment.
Matrix of those subsectors of CCIs with more potential for further development – Deliverable 2.4 (D2.4)

This report assesses the potential for growth and innovation within specific subsectors of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) in six non-urban areas across Europe, aiming to enhance their financial sustainability, community engagement, and alignment with digital strategies. This analysis is part of Work Package 2 of the IN SITU project, which is focused on identifying […]
State of cultural policies for CCIs in non-urban areas – Deliverable 5.2 (D5.2)
Gender of Cultural and Creative Occupations in IN SITU Lab Areas – Supplemental Analysis

With the aim of contributing to elucidate the profile of the IN SITU Lab regions (Rauma and Eurajoki municipalities, Finland; Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia; Western coastal periphery, Ireland; West region, Iceland; Valmiera County, Latvia; and Azores archipelago, Portugal), the IN SITU research team from Utrecht University designed and conducted additional analysis based on labour market information […]
State of policies and S3s on innovation and CCIs in non-urban areas – Deliverable 5.1 (D5.1)