Cultura Crea, the Development Agency (100% Ministry of the Economy) has already financed over 350 new businesses, which aim to enhance the cultural resources of the 5 regions of Southern Italy (Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Puglia and Sicily).
Promoted by Ministry of Culture (Mic) and managed by Invitalia in implementation of the PON FESR "Culture and Development" 2014-2020 (Priority Axis II), Cultura Crea offers grants and subsidized loans (both up to 40% of spending and up to 45% for women and young people) For startups, established businesses, social enterprises or business networks.
Deserving stories heremany young entrepreneurs which with grit and perseverance they focused on Culture Create to change their life and that of the territory in which they operate:
Catherine Santarcangelo which, in the province of Matera, exploits drone technology to provide services for the enhancement of the Lucanian territory;
Emilia Petrucelli which in Naples focuses on signature design to narrate the cultural heritage and the urban context
Stephanie Rifiordi which throughout Italy organizes film previews for the marginalized by society
Viviana Rizzuto, which in Sciacca has created a real Museum of the 5 Senses.
Four all-female stories for four young businesswomen which with grit and perseverance they focused on Culture Create to change their life and that of the territory in which they operate.
Finally:
- a 50% working capital contribution of investment expenses
- are masonry works can be facilitated, to the extent of 15% of the overall program admitted
- the firm can refer to one or more cultural attractors that are connected to the activity carried out and not only to the territory in which it operates
- is available, upon request, a tutoring service for business startups, up to a maximum value of 10.000 euros
