CorfuGen

Center for Culture – Sustainability – Innovation

The CorfuGen Project / Corfu Re-Generation – Center for Culture, Sustainability & Innovation on the island of Corfu (Central and Southern Corfu) is an integrated initiative that brings together culture, the environment, green and digital innovation, education, and active citizen participation. Building on the legacy of CulturePolis (culturepolis.org), the Center will engage local communities, visitors, and entrepreneurs in initiatives that promote cultural heritage, environmental responsibility, and creative entrepreneurship.

Naming Rationale

CorfuGen – Corfu Re-Generation,
inspired by associations such as:

Corfu + Gen-eration = The new generation of Corfu

Corfu + Gen-esis = The regeneration of Corfu

Corfu + Gen-e = The DNA of sustainability in Corfu

Corfu + Gen-erate = Generating innovation in Corfu

Vision & Mission

Vision: The creation of a vibrant hub for cultural exchange, sustainability initiatives, and innovation-driven projects that benefit the local community and visitors alike.

Mission: To support cultural preservation, environmental sustainability, and creative entrepreneurship across the broader area of intervention through education, events, and strategic partnerships.

Core Objectives

Preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage through artistic and educational programs.
Support for local entrepreneurship and innovation in cultural and green sectors.
Creation of a collaborative space for knowledge exchange between local and international stakeholders.
Provision of educational opportunities for students, trainees, professionals, and tourists to enhance environmental and cultural awareness.

Project Intervention Spaces

The locations listed below are part of a proposal that has been submitted to the Municipality of Central Corfu and the Diapontia Islands, and preliminary discussions have already begun regarding the allocation of these spaces/buildings for the creation of the CorfuGen Center’s infrastructure, which will ultimately remain the property of the Municipality. For the utilization of these spaces, additional complementary funding will be sought through programs such as ION50 – K.A.L.O., LEADER 2026, and others.

LOCATION 1

CENTRAL CORFU – MAIN INDOOR SPACE
Indicatively: Kynopiastes The central headquarters of CorfuGen for all indoor activities, including educational seminars, workshops, innovation initiatives, and administrative operations, operating throughout the year.
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LOCATION 2

MAIN OUTDOOR SPACE – CENTRAL CORFU
Indicatively: Villages of Kynopiastes – Kamara – Kastellanoi Mesis – Sinarades A buildable plot of land near the village, as well as shared public spaces within the villages, to be used for outdoor cultural activities, events, and citizen gatherings.

LOCATION 3

OUTDOOR SPACE – SOUTH CORFU
Indicatively: Perivoli Temporary name: KORISSIA The Laopodis family estates in Perivoli, Corfu (approx. 10 stremmata), featuring olive trees and cypress trees — a dedicated space for environmental education and ecological activities.
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Core Objectives

1

Preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage through artistic and educational programs.

2

Support for local entrepreneurship and innovation in cultural and green sectors.

3

Creation of a collaborative space for knowledge exchange between local and international stakeholders.

4

Provision of educational opportunities for students, trainees, professionals, and tourists to enhance environmental and cultural awareness.
Specific Objectives

A. Cultural Development

1. Promotion of local heritage, arts, and traditions through exhibitions, workshops, and performances.

2. Strengthening intercultural dialogue through international collaborations.

B. Sustainability & Environment

1. Strengthening sustainability practices*through environmental education and ecotourism initiatives.

2. Educating locals and visitors on environmentally friendly practices, waste management, and sustainable tourism.

3. Implementation of practical sustainability projects, such as renewable energy demonstration projects, organic farming, and permaculture.

C. Sustainability & Environment

1. Strengthening sustainability practices through environmental education and ecotourism initiatives.

2. Educating locals and visitors in environmentally friendly practices, waste management, and sustainable tourism.

3. Implementation of hands-on sustainability projects, such as renewable energy demonstration projects, organic farming, and permaculture.