Transcript Towards a Belgian industrial EO Cluster

Building A Belgian Earth
Observation Cluster
Presentation of Project results
Vital Schreurs, MD - GIM nv/sa
Context
• Oct 98: “Study on the Potential of Cluster-Based
Innovation Policies for EO in Belgium” (KUL)
• April 99: OSTC Call for Proposals re cluster
formation for 2 market segments
– agriculture ~Agrinet (GIM)
– SPOT-VGT applications
VEGETATION cluster initiative (Vito)
• Nov 99: cluster initiatives have been joined
formation of 1 EO cluster
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Cluster Objectives
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Increase the critical mass w.r.t.
EO expertise and skills
available in Belgium
– better service provision by joining
complementary skills and expertise
– increasing awareness of Belgian expertise on
international market
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Further develop the (Belgian)
market for EO applications
– ensure sustainability of EO sector
– economic growth of members
– independence of government financing
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Role & Responsibilities
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Industrial networking
– stimulate cooperation between members
– encourage information flow between members
– increase international awareness of Belgian RS
expertise
– participate in large international programs
– enable market development
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Skills development
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stimulate knowledge transfer / inform. exchange
provide continuous education and training
support recruitment mechanisms
facilitate staff mobility between organisations
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Interfacing to governmental
organizations
– financial support for joint initiatives
– defend common interests
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