19/02/2026
During the semester, IDEAL – Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship and Academic Learning for Creative Industries project, implemented in partnership with İzmir University of Economics, delivered a comprehensive program of seminars, training sessions, and educational activities aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and innovation capacity within the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs). As a project funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Higher Education Initiative (EIT-HEI) and coordinated by Prof. Dr. Arzu Vuruşkan, IDEAL supports higher education institutions in integrating innovation-driven practices into education, research, and institutional frameworks. The program addressed key themes including innovative teaching and learning approaches, digital and AI-supported design tools, sustainability and circular design strategies, entrepreneurship education, and future-oriented technologies. Delivered through lectures, workshops, mentoring sessions, studio-based courses, and hands-on training formats, the project contributed to capacity building, skills development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, fostering systemic impact across educational and innovation ecosystems.