The Tartu Creative Economy Center (LMK) supports both start-ups and entrepreneurs in need of a developmental leap in the incubation program (https://loovtartu.ee/lmk/inkubatsioon). You can apply to join the incubator throughout the year. A bilateral agreement is signed between Incuband and LMK, according to which LMK offers various support services and the company undertakes to submit reports and meet with a business consultant. Incubation service is paid. The basic services offered by LMK to companies are the advice of a business consultant, the advice of mentors in various fields (https://loovtartu.ee/lmk/inkubatsioon/mentorid), networking events, joint marketing, the possibility of participating in joint events and, if possible, export subsidies.
As a development center for creative industries, it is important for LMK to be an introducer and advocate of new trends in the field. LMK organizes trainings and events or participates as a co-organizer in larger events to introduce and reflect on important global topics (green revolution and circular economy, digitization and digital goods and services, etc.).
For example, as a co-organizer of sTARTUp Day, LMK wants to introduce the startup world to the services and products that creative companies have to offer to this sector - corporate style, design services, etc. On the other hand, LMK creates opportunities for creative companies with growth potential to meet investors. In 2023, LMK's focus on sTARTUp Day will be on introducing challenges related to digital fashion. (https://loovtartu.ee/lmk/uudised/623-lmk-uudiskiri-startup-day-antoniuse-moeetendus-loomeka-uus-pop-up)
Antonius' fashion show, which started at LMK 10 years ago, has developed into a springboard for young fashion designers and has opened the doors to the exhibition of innovative fashion trends. In 2022, a digital fashion collection was presented for the first time in Estonia at the show, and it is planned to continue this direction in the following years. (https://fashionfestival.ee/antonius-fashion-show/)
The Tartu Young Art Auction, which has become very well known over the years, presented its new format in 2022 - the Sculpture Auction. Its aim is to introduce and value sculpture as an under-recognized field of art, and the first sculpture auction brought together several new art enthusiasts and investors.
LOOMEKAS, a design store and gallery opened in the center of Tartu in July, functions as an incubator for designer products, where designers meet buyers, receive feedback and develop their products according to the needs of the market.
Through all development directions and activities, LMK values the green way of thinking and supports the circular economy-oriented efforts of companies. The challenges of today's fashion and design world are also opportunities for companies to develop new products and services, and LMK wants to provide comprehensive support to the companies in its network in this process.
The Tartu Film Fund also belongs to the Tartu Creative Economy Center, which offers producers a subsidy of up to 30% through the reimbursement system to cover costs incurred in the city or county of Tartu (https://www.tartufilmfund.ee/). The Tartu Film Fund is also green and pays great attention to supporting green film production in the region. (https://www.tartufilmfund.ee/images/dokumendid/TFF_rohelise_filmitootmise_soovitused.pdf)
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