Our Motivation
Bridging the AI Knowledge Gap in the Creative Industry
This Erasmus+ co-funded project Navigating AI Regulations: Practical Guide (Pr. No: 2024-2-DE02-KA210-VET-000287096) addresses the lack of AI and data regulation knowledge among trainers and freelancers in the creative sector. Many professionals struggle to understand the AI Act, limiting their ability to guide young entrepreneurs. By equipping trainers with essential AI skills, the project ensures they can integrate AI into business models while maintaining compliance with EU regulations. Additionally, the project enhances digital skills by providing advanced training in AI tools and data analysis, empowering professionals to drive innovation and productivity in the creative industry. Finally, it promotes awareness of EU policies, ensuring compliance with the AI Act and fostering ethical AI adoptionwithin the sector.
Aligning with Erasmus+ Priorities
This project directly supports key Erasmus+ priorities by promoting inclusion and diversity, ensuring trainers from diverse backgrounds gain the skills needed to support a broad range of learners. By focusing on AI literacy and EU policies, it empowers all participants to thrive in the digital economy. It also addresses digital transformation by enhancing AI-related competencies, equipping professionals to navigate the evolving creative industry. Furthermore, by aligning training with labor market needs, the project helps build a workforce ready for the AI-driven creative economy, fostering innovation and long-term adaptability.
Ensuring Impact Through Continuous Monitoring
Project partners actively track key qualitative and quantitative indicators to measure success and maximize impact. A Quality Assurance Plan, developed at the project’s start, outlines KPIs to evaluate progress across all activities, ensuring objectives are met effectively.
Our Steering Committee
Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Kniejski
Managing Director of INI-Novation GmbH
Wolfgang Kniejski is leading the business concept development for the establishment of an ecosystem for data cooperation in the manufacturing sector and is engaged in working groups such as data ecosystem business modeling (led by acatech) and Gaia-X data cooperation business under Gaia-X. Dr. Kniejski is evaluating the impact of the European AI-Act, the European Data Governance Act and the European de-facto standard Gaia-X on data cooperation unlocking the potential for resilient supply chains in Europe.
Angela Ivanova
Business Development Director at INI-Novation GmbH
Angela Ivanova is a seasoned business expert with 18 years of experience in market research, advertising, and PR consulting. Since 2014, she has been based in Germany, where she serves as Business Development Director at INI-Novation GmbH. Working closely with startups, SMEs, and entrepreneurs, she brings expertise from both the private and public sectors, actively contributing to EU-funded projects in business innovation, tourism, and culture.
Prof. Dr. Petyo Budakov
Managing Director of Budakov Films
Prof. Dr. Petyo Budakov is a distinguished digital media and AI expert, specializing in educational technology, multimedia, and creative industries. With extensive academic and industry experience, he has contributed to numerous innovative projects in digital transformation and AI-driven education. As the Founder of Budakov Films, he leads the development of interactive training programs and multimedia solutions, shaping the future of AI and digital learning.