Transcript FP6
Innovation and Technological Development in regional networks Dynamic ICT knowledge exchange through interregional networks. Background in the regions • Many actors from public and private sectors • Create sustainable regional networking for innovative development • Regions are drivers for economic development • Regional cooperation ensures growth • Efficient clustering involving multi-sectoral linkages • Stronger regional networks to stimulate uptake of new technologies Background in the regions • • • • • • • Need to support SMEs E-business on ”stand-by” SMEs connected to the Internet They use e-mail and maybe a webiste Awareness ok – but knowledge is lacking Similar situation in most regions Everyone tries to solve the same problem on their own. • Too ”low-Tech” for FP5 FP6 • • • • • Very large proposals Long term focus Heavy economy Focus on SME’s (15% of budget) Build in paradox’es SME’s • • • • • • • Innovation Speed of decision Flexible Often micro <10 empl. Used to networking Forced to focus on short time pay back. FP6 out of reach EU How to fit together National Regional Local SME’s Time Content • Information and communication platform • New methods of handling flow of information • New methods of managing networks • Space for funding of micro-projects Benefits for SME’s • Support to new methods of work • Facilitate access for actors to innovative networks • A platform for SMEs in FP6 • Facilitate access to future IP and NOE Benefits for the regions • • • • Stimulate regional cooperation Obtain greater growth potential in SMEs Based on the situation today Combines known technology in new ways by bringing people together. • Activates the power of existing networks • Share knowledge at all levels Benefits for the Commision • • • • • • • • A sustainable regional network cooperation Facilitating SME’s role in FP6 High impact dissemination platform Ignites regional e-economy from the buttom Strong connection to national initiatives Integrating existing projects and networks A path to the SME eco-system It will work ! Where are we now • Full support from 5 Danish counties (involving public and private sector partners) • The North of Denmark EU-office to facilitate project administrative management • Ideas for structure and content Now we are looking for partners! write a mail to: [email protected] [email protected]