What is a Cultural Enterprise?

As always, it is hard to get a definition that is universally accepted and applicable! 

The Aspen Institute says that “cultural enterprises are commercial ventures that connect creators and artists to markets and consumers”. Further, the definition includes the creation of cultural and social opportunities for creators and consumers. It includes nonprofit and for-profit endeavors.

The UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) defines creative goods as those which meet “the cycle of creation, production and distribution of a tangible product with creative content, economic and cultural value and a market objective”. UNCTAD also goes on to add that the creative economy is a significant and meaningful contributor to national and global GDPs spurring innovation and knowledge transfer.

How do we Define a Cultural Enterprise at NICEorg?

We have adopted a simple approach: Cultural entrepreneurs are those who (aim to) build successful businesses that deliver branded products and services and are based on India’s cultural traditions, practices, heritage and know-how.

Successful businesses are those that (aim to be) are at least self-sustaining ie, are profitable. Our focus is therefore on entrepreneurs and businesses with a market and customer focus.

Companies like GoCoopVahdam TeasJayporeZoukPaperboatSarva, and many more. 

For now, we have chosen the five NICE Sectors of Health, Beauty and Wellness, Food and Beverages, Fashion and Accessories, Home Decor and Furnishings, and Experiential Tourism.

The NICE Ecosystem

NICEorg works towards creating an ecosystem with the cultural entrepreneurs being central players, assisted by funders, mentors and experts. We believe that these successful cultural businesses will ultimately help build Brand India. Just like how successful Indian IT companies and tech startups did so very well.

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