N-LiTe - Kainuun liitto

N-LiTe is an acronym for a project name Literary Tourism Immersive Technology Acceleration. The project aims to leverage technology and foster innovation to generate employment opportunities and drive economic progress within the Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) region.

By tapping into the potential of immersive technology, N-LiTe offers a modern approach to Literary Tourism, ensuring businesses can reach new audiences and deliver unique experiences. N-LiTe also recognizes the need for sustainable tourism practices and aims to extend the tourism season through innovative digital content.

The N-LiTe project is a continuation to a previous Spot-Lit project.

The N-LiTe project will:

Enable the small and medium enterprises related to literary tourism grow their business by embracing immersive technologies.
Focus on using technology to engage young people both as a new market and to inspire content creators.
Deliver innovative digital products to promote place-based literary and cultural tourism.
Build capacity & competency in the use of digital, increase competitiveness & durability through connectivity with the creative industries.
Embed LT into policy development for the tourism sector.

Project Actions

The N-LiTe project encompasses a detailed work plan, which includes:

Exploration: Understanding the current landscape and potential of Literary Tourism in the digital age.
Building: Establishing the technological foundation for the next generation of Literary Tourism.
Engagement and Dissemination: Raising awareness about N-LiTe’s objectives and milestones.
Digital Innovation Toolkit: Providing a comprehensive online resource that shares insights from N-LiTe’s technological implementations.
Immersive Technology Platform for LT SMEs: Developing a platform to assist SMEs in integrating immersive technology into their offerings.
Sustainability Framework: Crafting a guideline for sustainable development in Literary Tourism.
Youth Literary Tourism Support Pilot: Focussing on supporting youth in the Literary Tourism sector, ensuring their voices and perspectives are integrated into N-LiTe’s outcomes.
Innovation in Marketing and Organisation: Assisting SMEs in introducing innovative marketing and organisational strategies to stay competitive in the Literary Tourism sector.

Project Results

N-LiTe is committed to delivering impactful results for the Literary Tourism industry:

Digital Toolkit: An online resource that compiles the project’s technological insights, guiding businesses in adopting innovative solutions.
SME Support: Literary Tourism SMEs will be equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to integrate immersive technology into their operations. This support will be facilitated through:
- Hybrid Workshops: SMEs will be supported in the adoption of technologies developed through a series of workshops delivered using a hybrid (online/face-to-face) model.
- Online Support Materials: A comprehensive bank of support materials will be made available online to assist SMEs in their technological transition.

Youth Literary Tourism Support Pilot: N-LiTe will develop pilot actions that focus on supporting youth in the Literary Tourism sector.
Innovation in Marketing and Organisation: N-LiTe aims to assist SMEs in introducing marketing or organisational innovation, ensuring they remain competitive and relevant in the evolving landscape of Literary Tourism.
Solutions Uptake: N-LiTe will promote the uptake or up-scaling of solutions by various organisations, ensuring that the innovations developed are widely adopted and have a lasting impact.