As part of Creative FLIP’s ongoing research into broadening the financing mix of the Cultural and Creative Sectors, the project is also looking into impact mapping and investing. 

Following Creative FLIP’s workshop at the Bautopia 5 Conference in November 2024 —where the potential of impact investing for creative hubs was explored through the case of Music Innovation Hub— Joost Heinsius, senior expert at Creative FLIP, together with Isabelle de Voldere, senior advisor at the projects consortium partner IDEA Consult, presented further insights on impact mapping and investing on June 26 in Rotterdam, as part of the 23d International Conference on Cultural Economics.

Creative FLIP continues its work and is now excited to announce its next step: an in-person workshop at the Creative Skills Week 2025 in Prague. 

This session builds on insights from Creative FLIP about financing cultural and creative work in transformative times and the growing attention of public and private financiers for impact financing. In an interactive setting, participants will explore how an impact-oriented business model can guide strategic partnerships, funding models, and investor engagement. Through exercises on impact mapping, funding alignment, and monitoring, the session invites all participants to reflect on the role of impact in shaping more sustainable cultural and creative organisations.

Join us in Prague to be part of shaping the future of impact investing for creative professionals!

Register here: Creative skills week