DanubeCrafts

DanubeCrafts responds to the common challenge of the Danube Region Programme (DRP) – Specific Objective 3.3 by addressing the rich cultural heritage and the untapped potential of traditional crafts, customs, and rituals—some of which are fading into obscurity—as well as the underexploited opportunities of thematic tourism in the Danube region. The project aims to change this situation through a joint multi-stakeholder approach, focusing on the preservation and development of traditional craft products and services, supported by thematic tourism “instruments”.

The overall objective of the project is to preserve, promote, and sustainably enhance traditional crafts through the creation of a “Traditional Crafts Route”, consisting of several tourist itineraries within local communities. These routes will highlight cultural and traditional attractions, stimulate employment, and expand knowledge on generating new income streams for local craftsmen and artisans—with particular attention to vulnerable groups and youth.

Main data of the project:

Project title:
Traditional Crafts Route for Sustainable Cultural Tourism Development

Project code:
DRP0300982

Partners:

  • National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest (LP) – Romania

  • Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vratsa – Bulgaria

  • Vukovar-Srijem County – Croatia

  • Pannon Business Network Association – Hungary

  • National Institute for Research and Development in Tourism – Romania

  • Romanian Association for Technology Transfer and Innovation – Romania

  • Steinbeis 2i GmbH – Germany

  • Department for Development and International Projects of Zenica-Doboj – Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Economica GmbH – Austria

  • School of Advanced Social Studies in Nova Gorica – Slovenia

  • Regional Agency for Socio-Economic Development – Banat Ltd – Serbia

  • Tourist Board of Međimurje County – Croatia

  • South Transdanubian Regional Innovation Agency – Hungary

  • University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna – Austria

  • South Bohemian Agency for Support to Innovation – Czech Republic

  • Regional Development Agency for Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije – Montenegro

  • “Ion Creanga” Pedagogical State University from Chisinau – Moldova

  • PONG.Li Studios GmbH – Germany

Project budget in EUR:
2,644,500.00 EUR

Funding programme:
Danube Region Programme

Project duration:
01.04.2025 – 30.09.2027

Website:
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