Transcript INTERREG Deutschland

INTERREG Deutschland-Nederland
The experiences of support of SMEs in the
field of economy and knowledge transfer
ISTVÁN PÁLFI DAY 2013 - October 15th , Budapest
Martijn Spaargaren, MA
Joint Technical Secretariat INTERREG IV A
Germany-Netherlands
INTERREG DE-NL: programme area
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12 mln inhabitants
55.000 companies
24 universities and other
institutions of higher
education
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Some core facts
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Total ERDF Budget (Programme) = € 138 mln.
Priority 1 (Economy, technology and innovation) = 58%
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Number of SME involved as project partner = 350
Private participation to the program = € 41,6 mln.
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How to realise innovative projects?
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Bottom-up
Building trust and networks: this takes time
Innovation in INTERREG IV as a result of
cooperation in INTERREG I - III
Intensive support
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Project example – Healthy Greenhouse
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Sustainability goals ask for reduced use of chemicals in
greenhouses
Dutch – German research on disease identification
techniques
Implementation (pilot) in SMEs
Ready-to-market products as result
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Challenges
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European and national legislation
Accessibility and Administrative burdens
Communicating the added value of ETC
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Plans for the future – INTERREG V
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Innovation will be a central objective of a new
ETC/INTERREG Programme
Building on existing networks, further
development of existing initiatives.
Bringing cooperation to a higher level
Easier access for SME by reducing administrative
burdens
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Further reading about involvement of SMEs in
ETC programmes
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INTERACT Study about achievements and future
perspectives
Published in September 2013
www.interact-eu.net
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Thank you for your attention!
Contact:
Joint Technical Secretariat INTERREG IV A Germany-Netherlands
Emmericher Straße 24
45733 Kleve, Germany
[email protected]
www.deutschland-nederland.eu
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