What is the P2P Learning Program?

The P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Learning Program is an exchange between creative hub managers across Europe, designed to help them connect, learn, and collaborate. It brings together hub leaders who are eager to:

• Develop collaborative projects or co-creation initiatives
• Explore new formats of cross-sectoral cooperation
• Share knowledge, skills, and best practices with peers

Through these exchanges, hub managers gain fresh perspectives, strengthen their networks, and co-create new opportunities for their hubs and communities.

How the Exchange Works

Each exchange brings together two hubs:

Visiting Hub → travels to another hub to exchange practices and co-design ideas

Hosting Hub → welcomes the visiting hub and organizes a final public event to share results with the local community

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to:

• Managers of both emerging and established creative hubs
• Applicants must represent a hub that is a regular or associate member of the European Creative Hubs Network (ECHN)

Support Provided

Visiting Hub: Up to €1,175 for travel and accommodation (up to €350 grant per participant to cover travel expenses and €165 for subsistence for up to 5 days)

Hosting Hub: €500 grant to produce a final event

Additional Benefits:

• Match-making support to help you find the right hub partner
• Visibility and promotion of your exchange through ECHN’s communication channels

Application Process

Find your match

Start by browsing the ECHN Network Map to explore member hubs. You can filter your search by country, sector, services, or facilities, and don’t forget to tick the “available for mobility programs” box. Once you’ve identified potential partners, contact them directly to confirm their interest and availability.

Complete the Application Form

The application form must be filled in by the Visiting Hub on behalf of both hubs. Along with the form, you will need to include a draft Work Plan that outlines the theme of your exchange, its main objectives, and the planned activities.

If you need help finding the right match, feel free to reach out to us at rita@creativehubs.net or natassa@creativehubs.net , and we’ll support you in the process.

Once approved, both Visiting and Hosting Hubs will sign an agreement and confirm the work plan.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The evaluation will be based on the following criteria:

• Complementarity between the host and the visitor
• Quality of the proposed program
• Quality of expected outputs

All exchanges must be transnational (between hubs in different countries).

Please note: ECHN reserves the right to decline applications that do not meet program requirements.

Why Join?

By participating, you will:

• Gain fresh perspectives and innovative practices from fellow hub managers
• Expand your hub’s network and create long-term collaborations
• Showcase your work locally and internationally through the program’s promotion and final event

Take this opportunity to co-create, innovate, and strengthen Europe’s creative hub ecosystem!

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