Professional Organisations in CCI

Czech Publishers Association

The Czech Publishers Association (ČUV) is a professional organisation for publishers of digital and print media in the Czech Republic. It represents 43 members, 400 print magazines and newspapers, and over 200 titles published online. Printed titles are read by over 77% of the Czech population. Members’ web-based titles make up the vast majority of content published online in the Czech Republic. Member organisations employ over 5,000 workers and the publishers’ titles make up a large share of the significant advertising campaigns in the Czech media market. The Association is a member of EMMA (European Magazine Media Association), ENPA (European Newspaper Publishers Association), WAN IFRA (World Association of Newspapers) ,and FIPP (Federation International de Presse Periodical). To support the recognition of paper as an ecological means of transmitting information and content, the Association is a member of the international initiative Two Sides.

European Game Developers Federation (EGDF)

The European Game Developers Federation brings together 24 national business associations representing game development studios based in 22 European countries. Through their members, EGDF represents over 2,500 game development studios, the majority of which are small or mid-size businesses, and employs over 40,000 people.

gamebaze Brno

Gamebaze Brno is a creative space for game developers, offering coworking areas and office rentals. It focuses on supporting entrepreneurship and connecting professionals in the gaming industry. It currently operates within KUMST Brno but is preparing for its own dedicated space. Gamebaze is founded by JIC – Innovation agency.

INION

INION Innovation Centre supports entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity in the Karlovy Vary Region. Connecting talented people, entrepreneurs, students, and experts, it co-creates projects that change the region for the better. INION organises workshops, inspiring encounters and educational events, provides consultation for companies just starting out, and helps bring new ideas to life. INION’s goal is for the Karlovy Vary Region to become an attractive location for life, work, and business in the 21st century.

Innovation Platform for Cultural and Creative Industries

The Innovation Platform CCI is a consulting and advisory group composed of experts representing not only the areas of specialization of the Karlovy Vary Region. Members of the innovation platform propose interventions for RIS3 KVK, provide feedback during the implementation of projects and the assessment of achieved results, and present suggestions for strengthening the regional innovation system. The outputs of the platform are a fundamental prerequisite for proposing interventions and possible modifications to already established activities. The Innovation Platform is implemented within the framework of the Smart Accelerator 3.0 project.

Institute of Interior Designers

The Institute of Interior Designers is a registered association and a voluntary, non-political, nonprofit organisation. Its primary goals include: Networking – connecting with specialised and interdisciplinary constituents through professional meetings, conferences, seminars and publication activities; Education, awareness, applied research – gaining knowledge through support and research and development projects, which will then be shared with the members of the Institute through seminars, professional conferences or publication activities. Lobbying and consultation – As part of its professional activities and utilising the connections between its members, the Institute will develop activities and apply pressure to increase the quality of educational and legislative norms associated with its area of expertise. Security policy – Support for interior designers in the areas of collective professional insurance, specialist legal protection and intellectual property rights. Certification – The creation, in collaboration with other institutions, of a unified evaluation framework for certifying the professional classifications of interior designer, interior architect, and residential architect; and To unite and connect entrepreneurial subjects and organisations to elevate and solidify their competitiveness and support for innovation.

KUMST Brno

KUMST Brno is a creative hub focused on developing the skills of designers and other professionals in the cultural and creative industries. It provides a space for education, networking, and sharing experiences. The hub organizes workshops, lectures, and fosters the creation of formal and informal communities. It also focuses on supporting entrepreneurship through individual and group consultations, both online and offline, KUMST is founded by JIC – Innovation agency.

Living Creativity

Living Creativity is the online platform for the Regional Innovation Centre of the Karlovy Vary Region, which connects professionals from the region’s cultural and creative industries through the regional Gallery of Creatives. The project supports local creatives, artists, architects, and craftspeople through increased visibility and the creation of new job opportunities. The platform offers a broad spectrum of specialists from audiovisual creation, production, and the performing arts, to handmade production and traditional crafts. It serves as a tool for identifying creative talents according to specialisation and experience and supports the building of an active community of creatives in the region.

Music Industry Association

The founding of the Association was not only a response to the global crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also the establishment of a group with clear tasks for the future. The Association understands the music industry as composed of large, economically strong entities engaged in organising the largest mass events in indoor and outdoor locations. By metrics such as tickets sold, revenue generated, VAT remitted on ticket sales, and other indicators, it represents the largest grouping in the Czech Republic. As a platform, it is designed to be a dignified, sovereign partner with a strong mandate across all manner of negotiations, not only with the Czech government and the relevant ministries, but with all levels of public administration, up to and including entities not currently active in the Czech Republic’s entertainment industry. The Association strives to communicate its goals, processes, and views to the general public through active media engagement.

National Institute of Folk Culture

The National Institute of Folk Culture (NIFC) is a state contributory organisation managed by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic and focused on the research, preservation, and dissemination of traditional and folk culture. The institute carries out basic and applied research, publishes results, organises folklore and educational events, and provides an advice service. NIFC has contributed to government documents relating to the maintenance of folk culture and serves as the central coordinator for their implementation. The Association actively engages in international activities in accordance with UNESCO’s 1989 resolution and is the headquarters of the Czech national section of CIOFF, which ensures contact with 90 national sections. Based in Strážnice, the Institute maintains 45 hectares of green space and 99 buildings. Seven of these are protected heritage sites, including the chateau, the chateau park, the Black Gate, and the Open‑Air Museum of the Village of South‑East Moravia. NIFC is a key institution for the preservation and support of traditional folk culture in the Czech Republic.

NEB

New European Bauhaus (NEB) is an environmental, economic, and cultural initiative focusing on design, sustainability, investment, and other values in achieving the goals of the European Green Deal. It should be “a material dividing line” between political-economic strategy and the everyday reality of millions of people. First presented by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen during her State of the Union address in 2020, thousands of people and organisations from Europe and around the world contributed to its creation. Ursula von der Leyen promises “an explosion of creativity” from NEB, which distributed 100 million euros to smaller and more expansive projects during its first two years of existence. From 2023 to 2024, the Commission increased this budget by a further 106 million euros from the Horizon Europe budget. According to the European Commission, the implemented projects should be “beautiful, inclusive and sustainable,” encompassing the cultural and industrial sectors at the community, regional, and international levels.

PLATFORM of Czech Independent Sound Recording Producers

The PLATFORM of Independent Czech Sound Recording Producers was founded in 2011 independent sound recording producers’ response to developments in the field of collective rights management. A large number of small, independent entities were unable to address their claims and demands – which often conflicted with the goals of a unified and powerful group of large multinational publishers – on an individual basis. Since its inception, Platform has endeavored to advance its members’ interests, especially in the areas of collective rights management and the distribution of sound recordings. In 2017, Platform joined the international organisation IMPALA (Independent Music Companies Association) and represents its members’ interests on the European and global levels, thus accessing knowledge of the music market from across Europe and allowing members to draw on experience and information from the greatest experts in the field. We are currently participating in a series of negotiations on new European legislation related to intellectual property, copyright, and the rights of producers and performing artists.