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Charles Games (CZE)

is an independent award-winning Prague-based game studio praised for pushing the boundaries of narrative and serious games. We specialize in games that address complex societal issues or that have some added educational or experimental value. The studio consists of 7 people and its core members have been collaborating on various projects for more than 13 years. Our roots are in academia (Charles University), which makes us uniquely suited to tackle complex topics in our games.

Contact person:

Lukas Kolek
the co-founder and CEO of Charles Games
lukaskolek@live.com

Contact address:

 Politických vězňů 1511/5
110 00 Praha 1
info@charlesgames.net

IČO: 08884731

https://www.charlesgames.net/

Centre For Creative Museology
of Hradec Králové Region

is part of the Museum of Eastern Bohemia in Hradec Králové and it creates an open and collaborative space for the development of museums in the Hradec Králové Region.

In CFCM they believe that the talent of graphic artists, designers, architects, scenographers, performing artists, IT and audiovisual professionals or fashion designers has great potential to enrich and move museology forward.

An unconventional approach to topics leads them to new questions and helps them perceive museology as an inspiring, dynamic and professional field. They support creativity, motivate the museum community to original ideas and search for innovative solutions that respect tradition.

Museum of Eastern Bohemia in Hradec Králové is a regional collection-building and memory institution with long-term professional experience in the field of administration, research and interpretation of the cultural and natural heritage of East Bohemia. The museum manages extensive collection funds including archaeological, historical, ethnographic and natural science collections and actively participates in their professional processing, protection and making them accessible to the public.

Contact person:

Ivana Valášková
Head of the Centre For Creative Museology of Hradec Králové Region
e-mail: i.valaskova@muzeumhk.cz

Contact address:

Muzeum východních Čech v Hradci Králové
Centrum kreativního muzejnictví Královéhradeckého kraje

ARCHA - Československé armády 333
Hradec Králové 3, 500 03

Billing address:
Eliščino nábřeží 465
Hradec Králové 3, 500 03

e-mail: ckm@muzeumhk.cz, centreforcreativemuseology@gmail.com

IČ: 00088382
DIČ: CZ 00088382
Datová schránka: jxfuv52

 https://4museum.cz/

Novia University of Applied Sciences (FI)

is a multidisciplinary, working life-oriented university of applied sciences in Finland. It is the largest Swedish-language UAS in the country. With campuses in Vaasa, Turku, Raseborg and Jakobstad, Novia offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in Arts and Culture, Technology and Seafaring, Health and Welfare, Business, and Bioeconomy, alongside extensive research, development and innovation (RDI) activities. Novia’s mission is to meet the workforce and development needs of a multilingual Finland through high-quality education and applied research that create tangible societal impact.The university’s areas of strength - Sustainable Solutions, Creative Expression, Entrepreneurship and Welfare Design - shape both its education and RDI work. Through close collaboration with businesses, the public sector and civil society, Novia contributes to regional vitality, innovation and sustainable development. Student-centred learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and strong working life relevance are at the core of Novia’s pedagogy and research approach.Novia is a partner in the New European Bauhaus network, a European initiative that connects sustainability, inclusion and aesthetics, promoting creative solutions that combine environmental responsibility with cultural and social values. This partnership further strengthens Novia’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and to shaping sustainable, beautiful and inclusive living environments.With an active role in Nordic networks and international partnerships, Novia combines local engagement with global outlook, striving to be a forerunner in building a fair, resilient and sustainable future.

Contact person:

 Malin Winberg
Project Manager
e-mail: malin.winberg@novia.fi

Contact address:

PIETARSAARI
Campus Allegro, Kauppiaankatu 10
68600 Pietarsaari 

Billing address:
Ab Yrkeshögskolan vid Åbo Akademi
Novia University of Applied Sciences

Business ID: 2059910-2

e-mail: malin.winberg@novia.fi, daniel.ainasoja@novia.fi

https://www.novia.fi

Subtopia (SWE)

 is a creative cluster in Alby, Botkyrka, bringing together culture, social innovation and entrepreneurship. It hosts studios, stages and workspaces for artists and impact-driven businesses, and runs the incubator Katapult. Subtopia connects creativity with societal development through cross-sector collaboration and international projects.

Contact person:

 Martin Q Larsson
Incubator Manager Katapult
e-mail: martin.qlarsson@subtopia.se

Contact address:

Rotemannavägen 10
145 57 Norsborg, Botkyrka

Billing address:

Upplev Botkyrka AB
Kund-id PDC8081
FE 595
105 69 Stockholm

e-mail: martin.qlarsson@subtopia.se

https://subtopia.se/start-page/

People

Ivana Valaskova 🇨🇿

Ivana is the Head of the Centre for Creative Museology of the Hradec Králové Region and leader of SXS. Her experience with the development of a university and now museums helps her approach collaboration from various perspectives. She enjoys finding unusual partnerships and celebrating their results together.

email: i.valaskova@muzeumhk.cz

Ivana Valaskova 🇨🇿

Ivana is the Head of the Centre for Creative Museology of the Hradec Králové Region and leader of SXS. Her experience with the development of a university and now museums helps her approach collaboration from various perspectives. She enjoys finding unusual partnerships and celebrating their results together.

email: i.valaskova@muzeumhk.cz

Ivana Valaskova 🇨🇿

Ivana is the Head of the Centre for Creative Museology of the Hradec Králové Region and leader of SXS. Her experience with the development of a university and now museums helps her approach collaboration from various perspectives. She enjoys finding unusual partnerships and celebrating their results together.

email: i.valaskova@muzeumhk.cz

Marie Novakova 🇨🇿

Marie is part of Centre for Creative Museolgy in Hradec Králové Region, has a background with event managing and interpretation and education in cultural heritage. She is the administration part of the project. Marie communicates with museums and galleries, project participants, and helps with leading Discord and social media.

Marie Novakova 🇨🇿

Marie is part of Centre for Creative Museolgy in Hradec Králové Region, has a background with event managing and interpretation and education in cultural heritage. She is the administration part of the project. Marie communicates with museums and galleries, project participants, and helps with leading Discord and social media.

Marie Novakova 🇨🇿

Marie is part of Centre for Creative Museolgy in Hradec Králové Region, has a background with event managing and interpretation and education in cultural heritage. She is the administration part of the project. Marie communicates with museums and galleries, project participants, and helps with leading Discord and social media.

Sabina Kubiznakova 🇨🇿

Sabina is part of Centre for Creative Museology in Hradec Králové Region. She manages social media of SXS and she also helps organize project events.

Sabina Kubiznakova 🇨🇿

Sabina is part of Centre for Creative Museology in Hradec Králové Region. She manages social media of SXS and she also helps organize project events.

Sabina Kubiznakova 🇨🇿

Sabina is part of Centre for Creative Museology in Hradec Králové Region. She manages social media of SXS and she also helps organize project events.

Marie Silondi 🇨🇿

Marie graduated in International Management from Teesside University in the UK and studied Cultural Theory at the Faculty of Arts at Charles University. At Prague College, she led the Interactive Media and International Management programs and taught the subject of Strategic Management. She has more than twenty years of experience as a strategic manager and coordinator in the field of culture, creative industries and international cooperation. She led Broumov's candidacy for the title of European Capital of Culture 2028 and participated in the creation of the State Cultural Policy 2026–2030+ at the Ministry of Culture. She currently heads the Czech office of Creative Europe Culture. In SXS Marie is the coordinator of businesses and creative industries and she manages Discord platform.

Marie Silondi 🇨🇿

Marie graduated in International Management from Teesside University in the UK and studied Cultural Theory at the Faculty of Arts at Charles University. At Prague College, she led the Interactive Media and International Management programs and taught the subject of Strategic Management. She has more than twenty years of experience as a strategic manager and coordinator in the field of culture, creative industries and international cooperation. She led Broumov's candidacy for the title of European Capital of Culture 2028 and participated in the creation of the State Cultural Policy 2026–2030+ at the Ministry of Culture. She currently heads the Czech office of Creative Europe Culture. In SXS Marie is the coordinator of businesses and creative industries and she manages Discord platform.

Marie Silondi 🇨🇿

Marie graduated in International Management from Teesside University in the UK and studied Cultural Theory at the Faculty of Arts at Charles University. At Prague College, she led the Interactive Media and International Management programs and taught the subject of Strategic Management. She has more than twenty years of experience as a strategic manager and coordinator in the field of culture, creative industries and international cooperation. She led Broumov's candidacy for the title of European Capital of Culture 2028 and participated in the creation of the State Cultural Policy 2026–2030+ at the Ministry of Culture. She currently heads the Czech office of Creative Europe Culture. In SXS Marie is the coordinator of businesses and creative industries and she manages Discord platform.

Filip Rocek 🇨🇿

Filip works for the Hradec Králové Region, where he focuses on the development and support of Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI). His work is centred on strengthening the regional creative ecosystem by connecting cultural institutions, public administration, and creative professionals. Within the project, Filip actively searches for and engages creatives who are interested in collaborating with museums and galleries.

Filip Rocek 🇨🇿

Filip works for the Hradec Králové Region, where he focuses on the development and support of Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI). His work is centred on strengthening the regional creative ecosystem by connecting cultural institutions, public administration, and creative professionals. Within the project, Filip actively searches for and engages creatives who are interested in collaborating with museums and galleries.

Filip Rocek 🇨🇿

Filip works for the Hradec Králové Region, where he focuses on the development and support of Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI). His work is centred on strengthening the regional creative ecosystem by connecting cultural institutions, public administration, and creative professionals. Within the project, Filip actively searches for and engages creatives who are interested in collaborating with museums and galleries.

Eva Vazalova Gartnerova 🇨🇿

She is a museum and audience engagement strategist specializing in the intersection of culture, research, and practice. She focuses on how museums can become active platforms for dialogue, participation, and cross-sector collaboration. In SXS she is an experience designer. Her work bridges academic research and real-world implementation, helping cultural institutions translate insights about audiences into innovative programs, partnerships, and strategic development. She has long explored themes of wellbeing, inclusion, and the evolving role of museums in contemporary society. In SXS she helps museums, galleries, creatives and businesses with experience designing.

Eva Vazalova Gartnerova 🇨🇿

She is a museum and audience engagement strategist specializing in the intersection of culture, research, and practice. She focuses on how museums can become active platforms for dialogue, participation, and cross-sector collaboration. In SXS she is an experience designer. Her work bridges academic research and real-world implementation, helping cultural institutions translate insights about audiences into innovative programs, partnerships, and strategic development. She has long explored themes of wellbeing, inclusion, and the evolving role of museums in contemporary society. In SXS she helps museums, galleries, creatives and businesses with experience designing.

Eva Vazalova Gartnerova 🇨🇿

She is a museum and audience engagement strategist specializing in the intersection of culture, research, and practice. She focuses on how museums can become active platforms for dialogue, participation, and cross-sector collaboration. In SXS she is an experience designer. Her work bridges academic research and real-world implementation, helping cultural institutions translate insights about audiences into innovative programs, partnerships, and strategic development. She has long explored themes of wellbeing, inclusion, and the evolving role of museums in contemporary society. In SXS she helps museums, galleries, creatives and businesses with experience designing.

Lukas Kolek 🇨🇿

Lukas is the co-founder and CEO of Charles Games, where he has led the development of several award-winning projects, including Playing Kafka, Beecarbonize, and We Grew Up in War. He has been creating both computer and board games for over 14 years and has overseen a wide range of productions - from tabletop and educational titles to indie games played by hundreds of thousands of people. Charles Games' work benefits greatly from multisectoral collaborations with experts across a variety of fields, including academia, museums, and NGOs.

Lukas Kolek 🇨🇿

Lukas is the co-founder and CEO of Charles Games, where he has led the development of several award-winning projects, including Playing Kafka, Beecarbonize, and We Grew Up in War. He has been creating both computer and board games for over 14 years and has overseen a wide range of productions - from tabletop and educational titles to indie games played by hundreds of thousands of people. Charles Games' work benefits greatly from multisectoral collaborations with experts across a variety of fields, including academia, museums, and NGOs.

Lukas Kolek 🇨🇿

Lukas is the co-founder and CEO of Charles Games, where he has led the development of several award-winning projects, including Playing Kafka, Beecarbonize, and We Grew Up in War. He has been creating both computer and board games for over 14 years and has overseen a wide range of productions - from tabletop and educational titles to indie games played by hundreds of thousands of people. Charles Games' work benefits greatly from multisectoral collaborations with experts across a variety of fields, including academia, museums, and NGOs.

Ondrej Paska 🇨🇿

Ondrej is the technical director of Charles Games, game studio focused on games with added societal value, where he focuses on game design and solving technical challenges. He has helped created many games with cross-sectoral elements. His key strength lies in connecting innovative game design approaches with fast, iterative development, and he has successfully managed several large-scale technical projects.

Ondrej Paska 🇨🇿

Ondrej is the technical director of Charles Games, game studio focused on games with added societal value, where he focuses on game design and solving technical challenges. He has helped created many games with cross-sectoral elements. His key strength lies in connecting innovative game design approaches with fast, iterative development, and he has successfully managed several large-scale technical projects.

Ondrej Paska 🇨🇿

Ondrej is the technical director of Charles Games, game studio focused on games with added societal value, where he focuses on game design and solving technical challenges. He has helped created many games with cross-sectoral elements. His key strength lies in connecting innovative game design approaches with fast, iterative development, and he has successfully managed several large-scale technical projects.

Geert van Kuijk 🇸🇪

Geert van Kuijk is co-founder of the Centre for Organisational Creativity in Sweden, where he helps organisations turn creativity into a practical capability for innovation. He has worked with public sector leaders, businesses, and civil society across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. A strong advocate of cross-sector and cross-regional collaboration, Geert supports public administrations in building partnerships that strengthen the CCIs. He serves as an advisor to the Board of the Global Districts of Creativity Network and is co-author of the Global Innovation Science Handbook (second edition).

Geert van Kuijk 🇸🇪

Geert van Kuijk is co-founder of the Centre for Organisational Creativity in Sweden, where he helps organisations turn creativity into a practical capability for innovation. He has worked with public sector leaders, businesses, and civil society across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. A strong advocate of cross-sector and cross-regional collaboration, Geert supports public administrations in building partnerships that strengthen the CCIs. He serves as an advisor to the Board of the Global Districts of Creativity Network and is co-author of the Global Innovation Science Handbook (second edition).

Geert van Kuijk 🇸🇪

Geert van Kuijk is co-founder of the Centre for Organisational Creativity in Sweden, where he helps organisations turn creativity into a practical capability for innovation. He has worked with public sector leaders, businesses, and civil society across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. A strong advocate of cross-sector and cross-regional collaboration, Geert supports public administrations in building partnerships that strengthen the CCIs. He serves as an advisor to the Board of the Global Districts of Creativity Network and is co-author of the Global Innovation Science Handbook (second edition).

Martin Q Larsson 🇸🇪

Contemporary composer, certified business coach and founder of Cross Con. Since 2018, he has led Katapult, Subtopia’s creative incubator, where he works at the intersection of art, entrepreneurship and cross-sector innovation. President of creARTive, Sweden’s national network for creative incubators. Focuses on building ecosystems where artistic methods strengthen leadership, collaboration and societal transformation across industries.

Martin Q Larsson 🇸🇪

Contemporary composer, certified business coach and founder of Cross Con. Since 2018, he has led Katapult, Subtopia’s creative incubator, where he works at the intersection of art, entrepreneurship and cross-sector innovation. President of creARTive, Sweden’s national network for creative incubators. Focuses on building ecosystems where artistic methods strengthen leadership, collaboration and societal transformation across industries.

Martin Q Larsson 🇸🇪

Contemporary composer, certified business coach and founder of Cross Con. Since 2018, he has led Katapult, Subtopia’s creative incubator, where he works at the intersection of art, entrepreneurship and cross-sector innovation. President of creARTive, Sweden’s national network for creative incubators. Focuses on building ecosystems where artistic methods strengthen leadership, collaboration and societal transformation across industries.

Malin Winberg 🇫🇮

Malin works as a Project Manager at Novia University of Applied Sciences and RDI Team Leader for the focus area Culture as a societal change maker. She holds a BA (Hons) in Design from The Glasgow School of Art and two master’s degrees from Novia UAS in Service Design and Leadership and Circular Design. With extensive experience in leading EU and nationally funded projects, Malin specialises in culture-driven societal development, sustainability, place branding and regional development, with a particular focus on building resilient rural communities, the creative industries and the third sector. She is skilled in workshop design and facilitation, applying systems thinking to support co-creation and help stakeholders navigate complex challenges. In the SXS project, Malin is Novia’s Project Manager, contributing with her expertise in collaborative processes and culture-led transformation.

Malin Winberg 🇫🇮

Malin works as a Project Manager at Novia University of Applied Sciences and RDI Team Leader for the focus area Culture as a societal change maker. She holds a BA (Hons) in Design from The Glasgow School of Art and two master’s degrees from Novia UAS in Service Design and Leadership and Circular Design. With extensive experience in leading EU and nationally funded projects, Malin specialises in culture-driven societal development, sustainability, place branding and regional development, with a particular focus on building resilient rural communities, the creative industries and the third sector. She is skilled in workshop design and facilitation, applying systems thinking to support co-creation and help stakeholders navigate complex challenges. In the SXS project, Malin is Novia’s Project Manager, contributing with her expertise in collaborative processes and culture-led transformation.

Malin Winberg 🇫🇮

Malin works as a Project Manager at Novia University of Applied Sciences and RDI Team Leader for the focus area Culture as a societal change maker. She holds a BA (Hons) in Design from The Glasgow School of Art and two master’s degrees from Novia UAS in Service Design and Leadership and Circular Design. With extensive experience in leading EU and nationally funded projects, Malin specialises in culture-driven societal development, sustainability, place branding and regional development, with a particular focus on building resilient rural communities, the creative industries and the third sector. She is skilled in workshop design and facilitation, applying systems thinking to support co-creation and help stakeholders navigate complex challenges. In the SXS project, Malin is Novia’s Project Manager, contributing with her expertise in collaborative processes and culture-led transformation.

Daniel Ainasoja 🇫🇮

Daniel works as a Project Manager at Novia University of Applied Sciences and as CEO of Finlands svenska taltidningsförening rf. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Digitalization and Management and a Bachelor of Engineering in ICT. With over 20 years of experience in managing projects and cross-sector teams, he specialises in digital development, accessibility and business development. A former journalist, sales representative and marketing specialist, he combines strong communication skills with experience from cultural heritage initiatives and a clear end-user perspective. In the Synergy Across Sectors project, Daniel acts as Project Specialist, contributing expertise in digital solutions, accessibility and cross-sector collaboration to support sustainable and inclusive innovation processes.

Daniel Ainasoja 🇫🇮

Daniel works as a Project Manager at Novia University of Applied Sciences and as CEO of Finlands svenska taltidningsförening rf. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Digitalization and Management and a Bachelor of Engineering in ICT. With over 20 years of experience in managing projects and cross-sector teams, he specialises in digital development, accessibility and business development. A former journalist, sales representative and marketing specialist, he combines strong communication skills with experience from cultural heritage initiatives and a clear end-user perspective. In the Synergy Across Sectors project, Daniel acts as Project Specialist, contributing expertise in digital solutions, accessibility and cross-sector collaboration to support sustainable and inclusive innovation processes.

Daniel Ainasoja 🇫🇮

Daniel works as a Project Manager at Novia University of Applied Sciences and as CEO of Finlands svenska taltidningsförening rf. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Digitalization and Management and a Bachelor of Engineering in ICT. With over 20 years of experience in managing projects and cross-sector teams, he specialises in digital development, accessibility and business development. A former journalist, sales representative and marketing specialist, he combines strong communication skills with experience from cultural heritage initiatives and a clear end-user perspective. In the Synergy Across Sectors project, Daniel acts as Project Specialist, contributing expertise in digital solutions, accessibility and cross-sector collaboration to support sustainable and inclusive innovation processes.

Synergy Across Sector: 2025-1-CZ01-KA220-ADU-000358083.
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.

Funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the House of Foreign Affairs. Neither the European Union nor the grant provider is responsible for them.

Synergy Across Sector: 2025-1-CZ01-KA220-ADU-000358083. Under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.

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Synergy Across Sector: 2025-1-CZ01-KA220-ADU-000358083.
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.

Funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the House of Foreign Affairs. Neither the European Union nor the grant provider is responsible for them.