

Our 5 free online courses provide you with practical tools, real-world strategies and inspiring case studies
Historic urban areas hold incredible potential for innovation, creativity and sustainable development. But how do we turn ambition into action? The HUB-IN Academy is here to help!
Our five free online courses provide practical tools, real-world strategies and inspiring case studies to guide you on your journey of revitalising historic urban spaces.
Whether you’re a city leader, entrepreneur, planner or cultural manager, this structured learning path will help you step by step.
Your learning journey

Step 1: Understand the foundations
Follow the course on Heritage-Led Innovation: Strategies for Ecosystems, Business Models and Funding!
Before you start planning, explore how heritage can be a driver for innovation. Learn from real examples across Europe and discover how to build entrepreneurial ecosystems, develop sustainable business models and secure funding.
Step 2: Create a vision and roadmap, followed by an action plan and monitoring framework
Follow the course on Roadmap Process for Historic Urban Area Regeneration!
A successful transformation starts with a vision and a structured plan. This course walks you through stakeholder engagement, co-design processes, strategic planning and action plans to ensure long-term impact as well as theory of change.
Step 3: Use smart tools for better decision-making
Follow the course on HUB-IN GeoTool: a georeferenced framework to assess the potential of historic urban areas Mapping assets and opportunities!
Cities are complex ecosystems. Learn how to visualise urban assets, identify key stakeholders and use geospatial analysis to make informed and strategic decisions.
Step 4: Engage and accelerate local innovators
Follow the course on HUB-IN Match and Ignite Innovation thrives in collaboration!
This course helps city teams connect with innovators, recruit entrepreneurs and design tailored support programmes to accelerate change in their historic urban areas.
Step 5: Build and activate your Innovation Hub
Follow the course on Driving Innovation Hubs for Heritage Revitalisation!
Now it’s time to bring ideas to life! Learn how to launch and manage open calls, develop acceleration programmes and engage local entrepreneurs and creatives in your regeneration efforts.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity: Register today at HUB-IN Academy and join our network of urban innovators!