Creative Incubator „CULTURE FACTORY“
The first creative industries incubator, “Culture Factory” (KUFA), in Klaipėda and Western Lithuania, has been widely opening its doors to creativity, work, and culture since 2014, gathering a creative community under its roof.
Homes are inspiring to create. Business plans, new performances, new teams, and start-ups gather here, along with film and technical creative educational programs. Various art festivals are also held in the spaces of the reconstructed tobacco factory, which are perfect for individual business meetings, conferences, or festivals that require a lot of thought.
Incubator services
The co-working space is an exclusive workplace in the center of Klaipėda, designed for representatives of creative businesses. Approximately 100 young professionals from various creative fields, including performing arts and cinema, graphics and interior design, virtual reality and video games, programming, architecture, marketing, etc., create and work in the incubator every day. The co-working spaces are complemented by spacious meeting rooms for business meetings, consultations, and joint projects. There is also an opportunity to enjoy coffee daily. Culture Factory operates 24/7 for the creative community.
The Culture Factory provides excellent conditions for creative teams to work. It offers ten 45 sq. m area studios and one 130 sq. m area studio for permanent work. These functional workspaces are complemented by leisure areas, including outdoor terraces and kitchenettes, as well as meeting rooms that can be utilized for business meetings and consultations. Additionally, there is an opportunity to enjoy coffee daily. Culture Factory operates 24/7 for the creative community.
The inspiring and modern spaces of the former tobacco factory are suitable for organizing various events, whether used individually or combined simultaneously. KUFA spaces are perfect for performances, concerts, cinema screenings, conferences, hackathons, fashion events, company celebrations, and business meetings. The „Culture Factory“ team provides advice in organizing all events and strives to make each event held here successful and memorable.
Workation offer is a great opportunity not only to change your usual work environment but also to spend productive time with your team, fostering team spirit. KUFA invites you to immerse yourselves in the creatively inspiring working spaces of “Culture Factory“ utilizing meeting rooms and kitchens. Enjoy meaningful free time on the rooftop terrace, “Urban Garden,” and participate in cultural events and community meetings organized by KUFA.
Upon request, our experienced incubator mentors, team-building specialists, yoga, and breathing trainers can be included in the workation program. For those who come to the Culture Factory, Klaipėda offers a rich array of cultural, artistic, gastronomic, sports, and maritime entertainment.
Feel free to request the best personalized offer via email at info@kulturosfabrikas.lt.
KUFA Community
Culture Factory (KUFA) is a creative incubator that brings together professionals from performing arts, film, digital content, and creative industries. It is home to several theatre companies – Klaipėda Youth Theatre, Taškas Theatre, Šeiko Dance Theatre, and the CODA Ballet School.
In the field of cinema, KUFA hosts a wide range of activities and initiatives that enrich the city of Klaipėda. It houses ArleKinas – the city’s only alternative cinema theatre, showcasing auteur, independent, and festival-featured films. The venue regularly hosts film premieres, Q&As with creators, film clubs, private screenings, and other events for cinema enthusiasts. In addition, Hexa Cinema and the Sense Art Center invite audiences to experience immersive virtual reality films. KUFA also includes the film collective Kino Fabrikas, the Klaipėda Film Office, and Play Life Creative Studio, all of whom actively contribute to film production and dissemination.
In the field of digital experiences, KUFA is home to the video game development studio Matima Studio.
KUFA is not only a space for work, but also for creative growth and idea exchange. It regularly hosts business seminars, creative workshops, informal gatherings, and events that spark new collaborations and projects.
This space also serves as a launchpad for emerging talents: Klaipėda Youth Theatre organizes creative and film camps for young creators and has been running the international festival “Young Theatre Days” for over a decade. Kino Fabrikas also brings together young filmmakers for camps and collaborative projects.
This dynamic community is complemented by creative businesses, as well as professionals in design, architecture, and creative media. More than 100 people work here every day, and the space constantly buzzes with not only work but also creative initiatives – from seminars and workshops to meetings and events where new ideas, partnerships, and projects are born.
The following creative teams are currently working in the KUFA community:
