IKReON - Make it Move!

IKReON – “Make it move!” is a Slovak non-profit organisation (OID E) that empowers people of all ages—especially youth—through creativity, digital innovation and entrepreneurship. From its home base in Ružomberok, beneath the Low Tatras, IKReON uses creative practice as the engine for talent discovery, social cohesion and inclusive community building. #How we work Convinced that non-formal and informal learning unlock 21-century competences, strengthen intercultural understanding and boost quality of life, IKReON offers diverse learning pathways that let participants experiment, gain skills and step confidently into civic life. Trained educators and mentors accompany them every step, turning creativity into measurable growth. #Core expertise 1. Digital education – hands-on labs where learners master coding, multimedia production and collaborative online tools, building essential digital literacy. 2. Entrepreneurship – workshops that translate ideas into green, social or cultural start-ups, covering business planning, marketing and finance basics. 3. Creativity, arts & performance – programmes that celebrate heritage and unleash imagination through stage and street events, community murals and more. Roles we cover in partnerships - Innovation in education & methodologies - IT support - Project management support and full project-cycle delivery - Quality assurance & evaluation - Dissemination and multiplier outreach #People powering the mission A compact yet seasoned leadership drives IKReON’s impact: - Patrícia Medek – President, university professor in IT and dance teacher - Federico Demaria – Vice-President, designer/manager of 100+ EU projects - Marek Kostecky – Counsellor & dissemination lead, business student and networker - Filip Lepies – Junion project manager, international development and policy-making support The core team is reinforced by 72 multidisciplinary volunteers who join projects as needed. #Reach & track record IKReON is an experienced Erasmus+ operator, having co-designed or led 20-plus KA1 and KA2 projects, and was recently awarded a KA220-ADU and a KA210-ADU project as a partner. This record demonstrates solid administrative capacity and a wide European network.