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Following the development of the creative industries in North Macedonia and their potential as startup companies, and also inspired by their interest in last year's Creative Business Cup North Macedonia 2021, SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab in collaboration with the Union of Macedonian Professional Associations in the Creative Industries - UMPAKI are organizing the second edition of the Creative Business Cup 2022! The Creative Business Cup is the only international competition for innovative business ideas, products, or services from the creative industries that have the potential to grow globally, conducted in more than 70 countries worldwide. The event will be open to entrepreneurs working in culture and the creative industries such as architecture, crafts, design, experience technologies, fashion, film, gastronomy, computer games, 3D, toys and games, and others (see more in the FAQ). The Creative Business Cup North Macedonia will be held on May 27, where 10 selected finalists from the applications will be invited to present their business before a jury composed of domestic and foreign experts, investors, entrepreneurs, as well as before the local audience.
The winner of the Creative Business Cup North Macedonia 2022:
- will receive participation in the Academy as part of the Creative Business Cup to be held in June, where they will have a unique opportunity for intensive skill upgrading together with startups from around the world.
- will represent North Macedonia at the Global Final of the Creative Business Cup 2022, which will take place on June 27-28 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
As the national representative, the winner will have the opportunity to:
- compete for a cash prize;
- present their business idea before the international jury, as well as to the entire world;
- attract international investments and audience;
- network with entrepreneurs, investors, experts, and mentors from more than 80 countries;
- be inspired to think in different ways;
- enjoy the beautiful city of Copenhagen. The three winning teams (first, second, and third place) will have the opportunity to present their idea at the September Fair for Cultural and Creative Industries in North Macedonia, organized by the Balkan Cinema Cities Regional Fund, one of the members of the Union of Macedonian Professional Associations in the Creative Industries - UMPAKI. If more prizes are secured from sponsors and partners, they will be announced additionally. Link to the competition website Direct application link Link to the Facebook event post Check all the event details and follow our social media profiles to learn more about the competition - jury, mentors, speakers, additional prizes, etc. For more questions, check the FAQ on the website, send us an email at gent.toska@innovationlab.mk or contact us at: +389 70 450-771 (Gent Toska).
