Services

• Personalized Research: We analyse your needs and the objectives of your project to identify the most suitable sources of funding.
• Access to calls and programmes: We constantly monitor open regional, national and European calls and funding programmes, selecting those most relevant to your project.
• Realization of tender sheets: We summarise the requirements of the calls of interest in summary sheets for a quick understanding of the main objectives and expected results for possible participation.

• Innovation projects: We support the search for national and international funding and partners for product, process and supply chain innovation projects.
• Cooperation and partnership: We support you in finding funding and partners for cooperation, valorisation and public/private partnership (PPP) projects.
• Aggregation and Coordination: We help you find funding and partners for aggregation, coordination and support projects of clusters, networks and public-private partnerships at international level.

• Many years of experience: We have a proven track record in seeking funding, having successfully supported numerous companies and public bodies in obtaining resources for their projects.
• Multidisciplinary expertise: We are a team of experts with expertise in multiple areas, providing all-round advice on finding the most suitable funding for your project.
• Customised approach: We adopt a customised approach, defining a funding search strategy tailored to your specific needs.

Customer
Gruppo Pleiadi srl, a company operating in the cultural services sector.

Objective
To develop an educational product for children based on museum content, using innovative technologies to make learning more engaging and interactive.

Activities realised

Identification of the ideal tender for the realisation of the project within the Creative Europe programme, financed by the European Commission.
Structuring of a European public-private partnership composed of 8 multidisciplinary bodies, able to support the activities with their specific competences.
Implementation of the project concept, paying special attention to the digital and green transition of the product to be developed and setting the targets towards greater social inclusion.
Correct delivery of the project, in line with the requirements and regulations of the call.

Achievements
The project entitled ‘TOMATO – The original museum for the overall’ received a funding of EUR 1,329,596.00 with an excellent score. Customer support in the implementation of the funded project continues. The product realised is the Tomato kit, for more information visit the project page https://www.tomatoproject.eu/

• Execution phase:
  • Continuous support in the management and coordination of all project activities.
  • Constant monitoring of project progress and adherence to the defined timeframe and budget.
  • Effective management of internal and external communication related to the project.
• Reporting phase:
  • Preparation of financial and administrative reports in accordance with current regulations.
  • Submission of reports to the funding body and support during control and verification phases.

Management and reporting of successfully funded projects for several municipalities in the Veneto region.

Client: Municipality of Spinea

Objective: Management and reporting of the European Project RECREATE

Activities done:

• Coordination of activities
• Relations with the project partners
• Production of deliverables
• Programming of communication
• Evaluation of resource allocation
• Administrative and financial reporting

Results achieved:

We are proud to contribute to the success of the RECREATE project and to support the Municipality of Spinea in achieving its objectives and in the proper management of the funding. Our experience in the management and reporting of funded projects makes us an ideal partner for public and private organisations wishing to make the most of the resources received and implement successful projects.

• We evaluate the customer’s product/service
• We open market research with the support of 2000 international partners
• We assess fiscal, customs, operational and administrative requests
• We structure commercial partnership and sales

We were the national technical coordinators of the national strategic project MAE Regioni Cina in collaboration with the MiSE and MiBACT (now MiC) to initiate, from 2009 to 2013, collaboration with major Chinese public centres and companies in order to promote Italian skills, materials and technologies in the field of dignostication, restoration and valorisation of Cultural Heritage in China

Objective: Co-ordinate, train and present the Italian public and private partnership (companies, professionals, research centres) in collaboration with Italian regions and ministries, to collaborate and initiate commercial actions in China in the area of Cultural Heritage.

Solution:

• Carrying out Scouting Actions in China to understand their needs and creating a public-private operational network involving SACH – Chinese Ministry of Culture, CACH – National Academy of Sciences for Chinese Restoration – Capital Museum – Shanghai Museum – Chengdu Museum – Changsha Museum – Xi’An Museum – Chongqing Museum – Nanjing Museum – Hunan Province, UNESCO sites corresponding to the Affected Provinces, such as Dazu and Qufu, and dozens of Chinese companies in the sector.

• Contacting and co-ordinating Italian experts, production and implementation companies
• Training for technicians and Italian companies involved in understanding the Chinese market and structuring synergetic and complementary system partnerships.
• Organisation and incoming for Chinese partners to Italy to showcase Italian companies and national expertise.

Results:

A total of 34 missions to China and 16 incoming missions were carried out. Sixty-five Italian technicians and more than 200 Chinese national operators (companies, museum directors, provincial presidents, directors of UNESCO sites, middle and high-level representatives and officials) participated. Italian companies from the monitoring, conservation, restoration and enhancement sector for cultural heritage (e.g. nanotech, biotech, museum technology, Lasertech, restoration, etc.) numbered 45.

The estimated commercial share of direct sales, supply and consultancy to Chinese partners amounts to over EUR 5 million in addition to unique worldwide technical agreements such as the two-year agreement with the Academy of Dazu Rock Carving (UNESCO and national fifth-level site).

Venetian Cluster had the pleasure of playing the role of service provider in the project ‘CHANCES – Cultural Heritage, New Skills and Solutions’ (DGR 1010/2019), financed by the Regional Operational Programme (ROP) of the Veneto Region.

Client: Conform

Objective:organise specialised courses on new technologies applied to cultural heritage.

Activities done:

• Selection and recruitment of the best trainers and experts in the field of new technologies applied to cultural heritage.
• Organised multi-day courses specifically designed for professionals and companies, focusing on the topics of expertise of each expert.
• Provided qualified trainers to moderate classes and support members, ensuring a complete and satisfying learning experience.
• Provided assistance in receiving teaching materials and resolving any technical problems, ensuring continuous and timely support to all participants.

Results achieved:

Venetian Cluster’s participation as a service provider in the CHANCES project is a concrete example of our commitment to the promotion and enhancement of cultural heritage through the use of innovative technologies. Our collaboration with the best professionals in the sector and our dedication to providing high quality services have allowed us to contribute to the success of this important initiative, providing participants with the tools and knowledge they need to face the challenges of the future.

• Valorisation: Evaluation and optimisation of the economic potential of cultural and environmental heritage, with a focus on its valorisation in a sustainable and lasting way.
• Green transition in the cultural and environmental sphere: Consulting and developing strategies and plans for the green transition of cultural and environmental assets, promoting their sustainability in the principles of reduced ecological impact and environmental protection.

• Venetian Cluster is one of 25 European Clusters awarded under the “Towards green transition facility (TGTF)” funded by the European Commission under the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), thanks to which it received specialised training on a range of topics related to the green transition (business models, circular economy approaches, etc.) in order to better support our members and customers (especially SMEs) to become more resource-efficient;
• Our team of experts has expertise in many areas, including a senior project manager with training in the restoration of artistic and cultural heritage, as well as a senior project manager with training as a forestry agronomist, an expert in forest management and environmental conservation.

Venetian Cluster, through the ‘Towards green transition facility (TGTF)’ initiative, successfully advised and supported several member companies on the topic of ecological transition.

Clients: The initiative involved companies of different sizes and sectors, with particular focus on: Environmental sector, Scientific sector, Transport sector.

Objective:The aim of the project was to accompany companies in adopting sustainable business models that comply with decarbonisation targets.

Activities done:

• Training meetings: Online webinars were organised to explore issues related to the green transition, with a particular focus on: Energy Efficiency, Circular Economy, Sustainable Mobility, Renewable Sources.
• Customised consultancy: companies were able to benefit from individual consultations to identify the best strategies to implement to reduce their environmental impact and improve their sustainability performance.

Achieved results:

Participating companies have acquired:

• Increased awareness of the opportunities and challenges associated with the green transition.
• Specific skills to implement sustainability strategies within their production processes.
• A network of contacts with other actors involved in the green economy.

Conclusion:

The ‘Towards green transition facility’ initiative has demonstrated the Venetian Cluster’s commitment to supporting local companies in their green transition path. The cluster will continue to promote actions and services to foster the sustainable growth of its member companies and contribute to the decarbonisation of the local economic system.