Professor Francesca Da Porto
Coordinator
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The Regional Innovative Network
The Regional Innovative Network Venetian Cluster for Cultural and Environmental Heritage was established to economically and culturally develop our territory through the public-private chain of creative, cultural, and cultural-environmental sectors. The RIR has a long history, formally approved by the Veneto Regional Council in 2015, and is the continuation of the previous Veneto Meta-District for Cultural and Environmental Heritage, which from 2006 to 2014 completed dozens of projects and activities.
The RIR actively participates in the strategic development of the Veneto Region (according to the European smart S3 trajectories), promoting research, development, technology transfer, and training projects.
Encouraging the territorial and economic development of the entire public and private Cultural and Environmental Heritage production chain
Identifying and coordinating projects at the regional, national, and international levels
Supporting companies and professionals, and enhancing excellence by stimulating competitiveness
Promoting coordination and synergy among the various entities engaged in the sector
Promoting and supporting innovation, research, and technology transfer projects
The RIR actively promotes the strategic development (S3) of the Veneto Region, facilitating the implementation of research, development, technology transfer, and training projects. It is formally managed by the public-private consortium known as the Cluster Management Network, which includes direct participation from several companies and the UNIVeneto Foundation (the foundation of the four public universities of Veneto)
Scientific Committee
Professor Jacopo Bonetto
Member
University of Padua
Professor Alberto Belussi
Member
University of Verona
Professor Francesco Casarin
Member
Ca’Foscari University
Professor Giuseppe D'Acunto
Member
IUAV University
170
Members
How to join
Joining the Regional Innovative Network: benefits and how to apply
Becoming part of the Venetian Innovation Cluster for Cultural and Environmental Heritage – Regional Innovative Network means accessing a dynamic European ecosystem of companies, public bodies, universities, and cultural and environmental organisations engaged in innovation, sustainability, and heritage-driven development.
The RIR is growing and evolving: a new membership model from 2026
Over the years, the Venetian Innovation Cluster for Cultural and Environmental Heritage – Regional Innovative Network has expanded into a solid and recognised network, now connecting over 800 organisations across Europe and more than 2,000 partners worldwide, including public authorities, research centres, universities, and innovative enterprises.
Joining the RIR means becoming part of a qualified and continuously evolving European network, fostering cross-sector collaboration, project development, and access to regional, national, and European funding opportunities.
To support this growth and ensure the long-term sustainability of the network and its services, as of 1 January 2026, RIR membership is regulated through an annual or three-year membership fee.
Current members will remain active until 31 December 2025, and may already confirm or renew their membership under the new conditions.
Benefits of joining the RIR
Joining the RIR allows you to:
- be part of a qualified public–private European network that promotes collaboration and shared growth;
- access strategic opportunities for innovation, development, and international cooperation;
- benefit from tailored support services for organisations operating in the cultural, creative, environmental, and heritage sectors;
- obtain preferential conditions for premium services related to European and regional funding programmes (project scouting, proposal development, management, and reporting);
- receive the VEC NEWS and RADAR newsletters for initial orientation on funding calls and opportunities;
- optionally activate BRICOLA, the premium funding monitoring service, with a 20% discount when subscribed together with RIR membership.
How to join
- Complete the online application form below and select the preferred membership period. An invoice will be sent to the email address provided.
- Proceed with the payment of the corresponding membership fee.
- Send the payment receipt to segreteria@venetiancluster.eu.
The membership fee is calculated on an annual basis (12 or 36 months), starting from the date of subscription.
RIR membership fees
Annual membership fee (12 months)
Micro enterprise: €150 + VAT 22%
SME: €250 + VAT 22%
Large enterprise: €450 + VAT 22%
Discounted three-year membership fee (36 months)
Micro enterprise: €390 + VAT 22%
SME: €690 + VAT 22%
Large enterprise: €1250 + VAT 22%
