Cluj Future of Work
- 2019-2021
- €5.6M
- EU: UIA Project
Cluj Future of Work was the first project in Eastern Europe funded through the European Commission’s Urban Innovative Actions programme. It explored and tested ways for Cluj-Napoca to address future labour market challenges from cultural, social, and technological perspectives.
Key results
- 3 innovation labs established at CREIC CGI & VFX, Machine Learning & Automation, Design Development)
- Upskilling and reskilling programs implemented for a more adaptable workforce
- Education-business-policy collaboration to reduce skill gaps and align training with market needs
Partners:
- Cluj-Napoca City Hall,
- Cluj Cultural Centre,
- Transylvanian Furniture Cluster,
- Transilvania IT Cluster,
- Cluj IT Cluster,
- Transylvanian Creative Industries Cluster,
- University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca,
- ZAIN – Transylvania Creativity Festival,
- Transilvania International Film Festival,
- Cluj Metropolitan Area Intercommunity Development Association.




