Workplan

Part 1 - Acceleration Program Design

Design a program specifically for the cultural tourism sector. Identify the needed skills, create a curriculum, and set up the selection process for participants.

• Needs assessment of the cultural tourism sector
• Training curriculum development
• Design of the open call and selection criteria establishment - the Accelerator will provide the 30 selected participants with Entrepreneurship and professional development training, Digitalization training, Metaverse training, Greening of the value chain and sustainable business models training, Mentoring, peer learning, and networking opportunities.
• Defining the structure and timeline of the Accelerator

Part 2 - Digital Training Development

Creation of digital training materials that align with the latest trends in cultural tourism technology. These resources will help participants develop skills for sustainable tourism in the digital era.

• Development of the Entrepreneurship & Professional Development training program - gain knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, marketing, promotion etc.
• Development of the Digitalization training program - the core of the tutorials on Web3.0 technology, Blockchain fundamentals, and their utilization in cultural heritage, NFTs, and future steps.
• Development of the Metaverse training program - covers the design and building of virtual worlds and avatars, as well as best practices for building a presence in the metaverse and engaging with communities.
• Development of the Greening of the Value Chain training program - upgrade resources management and make business models more circular, sustainable, and environmentally friendly.

Part 3 - Acceleration Program Execution

Putting the Acceleration Program into action. This includes selecting participants, running training sessions, and organizing mentoring activities. The goal is to help small and medium-sized businesses adopt new technologies, promote sustainability, and foster innovation.

• Launch and monitor the open call for expression of interest
• Launch the Accelerator
• Facilitate the delivery of training & mentoring sessions - the training workshops will have digital forms and will be interactive. The mentoring sessions will also be digital and will help the SCT SMEs apply the skills and knowledge they have gained from the training workshops.
• Organize networking events for beneficiaries to connect with their peers and industry experts - carrying out networking activities will support the twinning of SCT companies, to foster new collaborative projects and initiatives for digital and sustainable Cultural Tourism.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Accelerator

Part 4 - European Ecosystem Establishment

Build a supportive ecosystem for cultural tourism across Europe. This involves identifying partners, fostering collaborations, and providing virtual training. The aim is to enhance the sector’s capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability.

• Organize the mini-open entrepreneurship and professional development training workshop
• Organize the mini-open Digitalization training workshop
• Organize the mini-open Metaverse training workshop
• Organize the mini-open Greening of the Value Chain training workshop
• Develop & Organize 1 mini-open “train the trainer” training workshop

Part 5 - Effective Dissemination

Reaching a wide audience. This includes raising awareness, informing audiences at national and EU levels, encouraging collaboration, promoting best practices, and ensuring the sustainability of our results.

• Develop a Communication & Dissemination Strategy
• Design the project website
• Dissemination activities
• Final Event