Craft Revitalization Action for Futureproofing the Transition to Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Development

Project: EU project

Project Details

Description

CRAFT-IT4SD (Craft Revitalization Action for Future-proofing the Transition to Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Development) aims to unlock the potential of European cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSIs) in advancing the green transition. Through cross-sectoral multistakeholder collaboration, the project examines current and new potential sustainable climate transition supporting business models in four textile sector ecosystem locations in Denmark, Spain, Finland and Romania, and explores the potential of the European fashion and clothing design sector to act as a catalyst for a broader societal transformation. The project consortium consists of ten European research, trade development and consulting organisations.
AcronymCRAFT-IT4SD
StatusActive
Effective start/end date1/01/24 → 31/12/26

Collaborative partners

  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
  • Aarhus University (lead)
  • Faince AB
  • European Creative Business Network (ECBN)
  • Association Reginnova NE
  • VIA University College
  • EIT Culture & Creativity GmbH
  • Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași
  • Modacc
  • Oulu University of Applied Sciences

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

Funding category

  • Horizon Europe

Keywords

  • HORIZON-CL2-2023-HERITAGE-01-02
  • sustainable economy
  • business models
  • Climate change
  • textiles
  • ecosystems
  • Design