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We transform and regenerate Historic Urban Areas while preserving their unique cultural and social identity and the environment. Learn more

8 pilot cities across Europe

Belfast (UK-Northern Ireland), Utrecht (the Netherlands), Lisbon (Portugal), Grand Angouleme (France), Genova (Italy), Slovenska Bistrica (Slovenia), Brasov (Romania) and Nicosia (Cyprus) will transform their Historic Urban Areas into HUBs of Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

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June 13, 2022

HUB-IN Alliance Brochure

For those who are interested in carrying out a regeneration process in their city’s historic urban area following the HUB-IN approach, we intend to select at […]

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February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023
The secret for successful heritage-led regeneration
Each Historic Urban Area has its own unique character. In HUB-IN, we believe that innovation and entrepreneurship can spark regeneration that preserves the unique social and […]
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January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023
Belfast’s Digital Innovation Ambitions
In an article – published on the online magazine Portus – authors Deborah Colville (Head of Belfast Innovation Office) and Clare Guinness (Belfast Innovation District Director) […]
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March 19, 2025
HUB-IN - Leveraging a New Era for Historic Urban Areas
March 19, 2025
HUB-IN – Leveraging a New Era for Historic Urban Areas
Even though the project has ended, its legacy continues through the HUB-IN Cities Network “HUB-IN has proven that cultural heritage is a driver for change. Cities […]
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February 26, 2025
Belfast’s HUB-IN: Where culture meets commerce
February 26, 2025
Belfast’s HUB-IN: where culture meets commerce
How the project contributed to the revitalisation of the Maritime Mile Over the last four years, Belfast’s HUB-IN team developed and implemented three actions to support […]
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February 25, 2025
HUB-IN Academy – Your learning path to urban transformation
February 25, 2025
HUB-IN Academy: Your learning path to urban transformation
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 […]
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February 18, 2025
Walking together to build meaningful projects
February 18, 2025
Walking together to build meaningful projects
How GrandAngoulême’s HUB-IN set up an artistic community committed to discovering a hidden heritage How has the Metropolitan Trail project brought many local partners together to […]
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