Šumadija CONNECT: Fostering territorial development through innovation and cultural heritage valorisation (EU PRO Plus)
Revitalisation of industrial heritage at the former II Technical School within the Military Technical Institute in Kragujevac and its integration into a creative-educational centre. It includes establishing an organisational entity for cultural heritage management and developing a preservation and valorisation plan for the entire urban area. The initiative will equip the centre for workshops on the circular economy in art, aiming to engage over 1,000 individuals and benefit the whole community. By blending historical preservation with innovative education, the project aims to enhance the cultural identity and accessibility of Kragujevac and the Šumadijski district, promoting appreciation of its industrial legacy.
Main LSG: Kragujevac
Project lead: Regional economic development agency for Šumadija and Pomoravlje
Partner RDA/Organisation: Secondary Vocational School Kragujevac, The Faculty of Philology and Arts of the University of Kragujevac (FILUM), Faculty of Economics, University of Kragujevac, Association "Putokaz Kragujevac", Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of Serbia
Partner Municipality: Aranđelovac, Batočina, Knić, Lapovo, Rača, Topola
Project value:
Total: 1,696,756 Euros
EU: 1,210,405 Euros
Co-funding: 486,351 Euros
Locations: