Since 2023, we have been working on a compilation of cross-industry collaborations in rural regions as part of the project KreativLandTransfer.
For this purpose, extensive research was carried out to find successful economic cooperation between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and players in the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) and to make their projects and experiences visible. In order to recognise patterns and commonalities within the collaborations found, all listings were evaluated. We have analysed the needs and solutions of cross-industry collaborations and are pleased to present the collected knowledge in our concept ‘Innovation through Cooperation’. In it, we summarise both the findings and the challenges, formulate advice for SMEs and present perspectives and concrete proposals for action for politics and administration. The transfer concept shows how CCIs and SMEs promote regional value chains in rural regions and how these value chains drive economic and social innovation.