Nova Iskra is the first creative hub in the Balkans, founded on December 6, 2012, in Belgrade, Serbia. The organization was established with a mission to design spaces and experiences that connect creative industries, technology, and people, enabling individuals, organizations, and businesses to work, learn, innovate, and create together. As a pioneering initiative in Southeast Europe, Nova Iskra operates as a hybrid, transdisciplinary platform that bridges the creative community with potential businesses and supports the realization of their ideas in the market[3]. The organization encompasses three main operational areas: Nova Iskra Workspace (coworking spaces), Nova Iskra Programs & Education (informal learning initiatives), and Nova Iskra Studio (design and project management services).
The founding team consists primarily of professionals from cultural management and creative sectors who identified the need for quality workspace, technical resources, and practical education for emerging creative professionals. Since its inception, Nova Iskra has realized over 300 free educational programs and professional consultations while initiating numerous projects in social entrepreneurship and creative business.