Monica CALCAGNO

Monica CALCAGNO is an Associate Professor at the University of Ca' Foscari Venice, affiliated with the Venice School of Management and the Department of Economics and Business Management. Her research focuses on cultural heritage management, innovation ecosystems, creative industries, and the intersection of cultural entrepreneurship with economic systems. She leads or collaborates in multiple research projects funded by regional and EU bodies, such as the Regione Veneto and POR FSE initiatives. Her work explores urban spaces, cultural policies, and sustainable development through lenses like heritage heritagization and participatory processes.

Teaching includes courses on business economics, innovation management, and cultural organization management. She is involved in editorial activities for journals like Sapere l'Europa, sapere d'Europa and has served as a referee for EURAM. Key research themes include creative cities, cultural districts, and the governance of advanced cultural systems. Her recent publications address sustainable tourism, urban heritage dynamics, and entrepreneurial creativity in artistic contexts.

Grants include projects like Manifattura italiana e innovazione sostenibile (2013) and Creatività e sviluppo sostenibile (2012), often focusing on Venetian cultural economy. Research groups frequently involve collaborators like Fabrizio PANOZZO and Michele TAMMA. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing empirical studies in performing arts, museums, and cultural districts.