Projects that deal with creativity and innovation have become the modern trend, however, since it is not easy to combine creativity and systematic development, projects such as these face many challenges. For example, developmental models that work well within traditional industries might not work with the creative industries.

Our development services are aimed, firstly, to projects relating to the creative economy, and secondly, to projects whereby newer models, methods and creative solutions are needed. These services can be used as being complementary to the project, or as taking responsibility for carrying out the project from beginning to end. The main areas in which these services are utilised are as follows;

• Regional development programs and strategies for the creative economy

• starting and developing creative business networks and clusters

• familiarizing clients with the special features and mechanisms of the creative industries

• new organization forms, business models and financial solutions

CIU is continually developing its' international networks, and works in co-operation with top specialists and researches in the creative industries. Our services are also considerable for international projects. Our working languages are English, French, German, Swedish and Finnish.