5 www.bidtoart.eu Summary of research findings for the development of IO2 According to the findings of the Focus Group discussions, the Needs Analysis survey and the Desk Research carried out across the partner countries, we identified the training needs, barriers and skill gaps of both TG1 (trainers, educators, social workers and other adult education professionals) and TG2 (people at risk of social exclusion related to the field of cultural promotion, in particular musicians, painters, woodworkers, textile and other artists) in the fields of entrepreneurship and the digital sector. We analysed the already existing training provisions in partner countries related to entrepreneurial mind-sets in the field of cultural promotion and innovative tools for training delivery. This focused on specific characteristics of Cultural and Creative Sectors (CCS) and local cultural ecosystems. Hereby we summarise the main findings of the research activity. Main skill gaps, barriers, and training needs of TG1 and TG2 regarding entrepreneurial mind-sets and the use of ICTs in the field of cultural promotion In the following list we summarise the main skill gaps, barriers, and training needs of both TG1 and TG2 emerged during the Focus Groups and the Needs analysis survey across partner countries: TG1 (Trainers, educators, social workers, and other adult education professionals) In general, all Focus Group participants highlighted the need for a continuous updating of their competences both in the field of entrepreneurship and digital skills, in order to successfully transfer these skills to the artists they work with. Participants from Cyprus would prefer an online training course, while participants from Romania would prefer a Face-to-face training course. Participants in other countries did not express any preference in this matter. Entrepreneurial skills • Lack of formal knowledge on entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneurial training, business start-up • Lack of knowledge about business management tools and techniques • Lack of knowledge about funding opportunities/sources for artists or people who work in cultural promotion • Lack of information on relevant national legislations and regulations in the field of business • Formal material needs to be adapted to TG2 needs and style • Lack of knowledge to raise awareness among artists • Lack of training materials and resources that could offer entrepreneurship training • Gap in the field of teaching methods and curricula regarding entrepreneurship ICT • Lack of advanced digital skills
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