NZEB challenge in the Sustainable Habitat Cluster in Portugal

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "NZEB challenge in the Sustainable Habitat Cluster in Portugal"

Transcription

1 NZEB challenge in the Sustainable Habitat Cluster in Portugal O desafio do conceito NZEB no Cluster Habitat Sustentável em Portugal Victor M. Ferreira Plataforma Construção Sustentável

2 The network Sustainable Habitat Cluster? a network of the construction value chain: Raw materials Transformation Materials & products Construction Equipments Other suppliers The Portuguese Sustainable Habitat Cluster based its program in the concept that Sustainability could be an excellent driving force and challenge for Innovation and Competitiveness. to develop a network of partners for the development of sustainable products, technologies and systems; To promote innovation projects using the cluster synergies making sustainability a differentiation factor for competitiveness; Establish recommendations for sustainable building and urban planning 2

3 The network The Sustainable Construction Platform is the manager of the Sustainable Habitat Cluster in Portugal, since 2009, gathering in a network: Industrial Associations Companies, Municipalities Universities and institutes, Technological centers others

4 Members

5 Program Work program The cluster Action plan started in Oct/2009 and involves 3 anchor projects and a framework for companies-based projects, named complementary projects; Anchor projects set the fundamental support axis for the development of innovation projects. 5

6 Projects Anchor Projects PA1 Centre for Sustainable Construction Materials Supports actions related to the development of materials, solutions and production technologies, acting as a space for test and validation; PA2 Centre for Sustainable Construction Technologies Supports the use and development of sustainable construction technologies, testing construction elements, dealing with problems and its solutions. PA3 Competence Centre for Habitat Sustainability This project integrates a knowledge and skills network, promotes the dissemination of projects results and is concerned with promoting competitiveness. 6

7 Projects Anchor Projects A Pilot-Group has been set up to help us in the definition and test of the future services of this Competence Centre on Habitat Sustainability; The Pilot-group assembles representatives from the industry, local governments and entities from the scientific and technological system (triple helix) and it comprehends 3 Task-groups that are working on: (a) sustainable communities new practices of urban planning and management, (b) green procurement introducing sustainable construction principles in public funded construction, (c) green economy - competitiveness and internationalization of enterprises operating in sustainable construction products, technologies and services. With international benchmarking we are looking for good practices developed by others which can be used in the benefit of the development of our competence centre. 7

8 Projects Innovation Projects proposed and lead by companies to the national funding system (QREN) can be fitted to the cluster collective strategy that groups them in the following pre-defined areas: Materials and products for a sustainable construction, Technologies and systems for a sustainable construction or restoration, Energy and environment performance, Use of natural resources, Sustainable construction economy and management. Several projects approved under the cluster strategy since Oct./09: Involving partnerships between companies, associations and R&D centres; 8

9 Some projects - nanomaterials in Construction Wallinblock construction system for a sustainable construction with low impact materials Solar Tiles ceramic based photovoltaic systems DAPHabitat EPD national registration system 9

10 Action lines Animation and management of the Sustainable Habitat Cluster involves 2 action lines: Communication & information for the cluster Promotion of Innovation e Competitiveness A. Communication & information for the cluster: 1. Content management system for the Habitat cluster ( ( Project opportunities for the Associates Promotion of Associates actions and projects 2. Organization of seminars, workshops and congress 10

11 Action lines B. Promotion of Innovation e Competitiveness 1. Innovation projects promotion Market and Innovation studies Benchmarking Actions Partners search Dissemination of results and projects 2. International cooperation and networking ECTP-E2BA (European Construction Technological Platform and Energy to Building Association) Europe Intercluster ( sustainable construction club among clusters) ECO Platform (EPD operators network) Protocols with Clusters and other institutions 11

12 Initiatives Other Initiatives: 1) Working groups on Innovation and internationalization 2) Benchmarking actions [Ecobuild 2011 e 2012 (UK); Valência (SP); Freiburg (GER)] 12

13 Initiatives Working groups: Working groups on Innovation, internationalization and sustainable urban planning and management: NZEB concept as a drive Bringing the NZEB concept to other resources Qualifying refurbishment with the concept 13

14 Initiatives CINCOS 12: Innovation congress aimed to aggregate the cluster agents (companies municipalities R&D centres, others) in order to promote their products, solutions and services to generate partnerships. Workshops, communications and an exhibition area. More in Matchmaking event with Europe Enterprise Network Abstracts until 25/May/2012 Papers until 30/June/

15 Conclusion [Sustainability Innovation Competitiveness] network + Information: centrohabitat@centrohabitat.net Sustainable Habitat Cluster 15

Clustering as a competitiveness factor - the case of Habitat Cluster in Portugal

Clustering as a competitiveness factor - the case of Habitat Cluster in Portugal Clustering as a competitiveness factor - the case of Habitat Cluster in Portugal Victor Ferreira 2nd European Mortar Summit - Barcelona, Spain, 07/06/2013 Sustainable Habitat Cluster A network for the

More information

Firms and universities: a Portuguese view

Firms and universities: a Portuguese view Firms and universities: a Portuguese view Ricardo Pinheiro Alves, GEE, Ministry for the Economy Lisbon 23 rd. November 2017 Firms and universities - outline 1. : improve resource allocation and productivity

More information

European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP)

European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) European Innovation Ecosystems CoR-EC Seminar 26 th January, 2016 - Brussels European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) Marc Pattinson, inno TSD European Cluster Collaboration Platform is an EU-funded

More information

The INTERREG IVC approach to capitalise on knowledge

The INTERREG IVC approach to capitalise on knowledge EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND The INTERREG IVC approach to capitalise on knowledge Magda Anagnostou Capitalisation Officer Joint Technical Secretariat MED CAP event, 24 March, Brussels INTERREG ETC

More information

Joint Research Centre

Joint Research Centre Joint Research Centre the European Commission's in-house science service Serving society Stimulating innovation Supporting legislation Smart Specialisation Platform for Agri-Food (S3P Agri-Food) Smart

More information

THE ERDF MARCHE REGION R.O.P. AND MED PROGRAMME IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION INTERVENTIONS

THE ERDF MARCHE REGION R.O.P. AND MED PROGRAMME IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION INTERVENTIONS THE ERDF MARCHE REGION R.O.P. AND MED PROGRAMME IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION INTERVENTIONS Mauro Terzoni Director of European Policies and European Territorial Cooperation E.R.D.F. and E.S.F. Managing Authority

More information

Mobilising Ecosystems SMART CITIES BARCELONA

Mobilising Ecosystems SMART CITIES BARCELONA Mobilising Ecosystems SMART CITIES BARCELONA TOWARDS BARCELONA 5.0: SMART CITY Hàbitat Urbà ROMANA (15-10 AC) MEDIEVAL (1300-1600) PLAN CERDÀ (1859) UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION (1888) INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION (1900)

More information

INTERREG ATLANTIC AREA PROGRAMME CITIZENS SUMMARY

INTERREG ATLANTIC AREA PROGRAMME CITIZENS SUMMARY 2014-2020 CITIZENS SUMMARY May 2017 What is the INTERREG Atlantic Area Programme? Territorial cooperation has been an opportunity for the less dynamic regions to establish connections with more dynamic,

More information

The European Union Strategy for the Danube Region Framework for Promoting Clusters

The European Union Strategy for the Danube Region Framework for Promoting Clusters The European Union Strategy for the Danube Region Framework for Promoting Clusters Păuna Carmen-Beatrice Institute of Economic Forecasting Romanian Academy carmenbpauna@gmail.com Abstract Clusters play

More information

Hamburg and its Cluster policy

Hamburg and its Cluster policy Hamburg and its Cluster policy Building partnerships and innovation chains for competitive regions Andreas Richter Ministry of Economy, Transport and Innovation Vilnius April 26 th, 2017 -2- Agenda (1)

More information

Interreg Europe Annual Implementation Report 2016 CITIZEN SUMMARY

Interreg Europe Annual Implementation Report 2016 CITIZEN SUMMARY European Union European Regional Development Fund Sharing solutions for better regional policies Interreg Europe Annual Implementation Report 2016 CITIZEN SUMMARY This is a brief summary of a report on

More information

EMILIA-ROMAGNA REGION

EMILIA-ROMAGNA REGION EMILIA-ROMAGNA REGION OVERVIEW Surface: 22,453 Km2 Inhabitants: 4,454,393 Population density: 200 inhabitants/sq km Source: ISTAT, 2016 GDP: 144.515 M GDP per Capita: 32.487 Source: ISTAT, 2011 PRODUCTIVE

More information

European Aerospace Cluster Partnership. Stronger Together Connecting Aerospace Clusters in Europe

European Aerospace Cluster Partnership. Stronger Together Connecting Aerospace Clusters in Europe European Aerospace Cluster Partnership Stronger Together Connecting Aerospace Clusters in Europe The Cluster Concept With the example of Aim of Clustering GENERAL GOALS Give birth to innovations in partnership

More information

EUSKALDUNA PALACE - 14/15 FEBRUARY worldfootballsummit.com

EUSKALDUNA PALACE - 14/15 FEBRUARY worldfootballsummit.com EUSKALDUNA PALACE - 14/15 FEBRUARY 2018 1 info@wfsbilbaoindustry.com worldfootballsummit.com CONTEXT WORLD FOOTBALL SUMMIT WFS is the international reference event on the football industry held in Madrid,

More information

Operational Programme Entrepreneurship and Innovations for Competitiveness Regional Office of CzechInvest for South Moravia region

Operational Programme Entrepreneurship and Innovations for Competitiveness Regional Office of CzechInvest for South Moravia region Operational Programme Entrepreneurship and Innovations for Competitiveness Regional Office of CzechInvest for South Moravia region Ing. Hana Rozkopalová regional project manager Brno, 15. April 2015 OP

More information

Headquarters of Sebrae Nacional

Headquarters of Sebrae Nacional Headquarters of Sebrae Nacional service centers throughout Brazil We are the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service. Sebrae is a non-profit private entity with the mission of promoting the

More information

CAPACITIES WORK PROGRAMME PART 3. (European Commission C (2011) 5023 of 19 July 2011) REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE

CAPACITIES WORK PROGRAMME PART 3. (European Commission C (2011) 5023 of 19 July 2011) REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE WORK PROGRAMME 2012-2013 CAPACITIES PART 3 REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE (European Commission C (2011) 5023 of 19 July 2011) Capacities Work Programme: Regions of Knowledge The work programme presented here provides

More information

Internationalisation of SMEs Enterprise Europe Network

Internationalisation of SMEs Enterprise Europe Network Internationalisation of SMEs Enterprise Europe Network Committee of the Regions Eurochambres Seminar on SME Internationalisation December 9th, 2015 Giacomo Mattinò, Head of Unit DG for Internal Market,

More information

Key objectives of EU cluster policy

Key objectives of EU cluster policy Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs European Support to Clusters and Cluster International Cooperation José Freitas Policy Officer SMEs: Clusters, Social Economy and Entrepreneurship Unit

More information

Towards a RIS3 strategy for: Wallonia. Seville, 3 May 2012 Directorate For Economic Policy Mathieu Quintyn Florence Hennart

Towards a RIS3 strategy for: Wallonia. Seville, 3 May 2012 Directorate For Economic Policy Mathieu Quintyn Florence Hennart Towards a RIS3 strategy for: Wallonia Seville, 3 May 2012 Directorate For Economic Policy Mathieu Quintyn Florence Hennart Outline Expectations from the workshop Regional profile Walloon innovation policy

More information

European Cluster Policy Towards Joint Cluster Initiatives

European Cluster Policy Towards Joint Cluster Initiatives Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs European Cluster Policy Towards Joint Cluster Initiatives Dr Ulla Engelmann Head of Unit Clusters, Social Economy & Entrepreneurship 6th Romanian National

More information

Joint action plan. Local Implementation Plan Ljubljana. This Project is implemented through 1/21 the CENTRAL EUROPE Programme cofinanced

Joint action plan. Local Implementation Plan Ljubljana. This Project is implemented through 1/21 the CENTRAL EUROPE Programme cofinanced Joint action plan Local Implementation Plan Ljubljana This Project is implemented through 1/21 Introduction The Local Implementation Plan (LIP) is a part of the Creative Cities project, which is an international

More information

CREATING A VIBRANT INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM.

CREATING A VIBRANT INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM. CREATING A VIBRANT. KONZA INITIATIVE Together we shall build a more coordinated system of investing in innovation in Kenya Joe Mucheru, EGH Cabinet Secretary, project Champion Introduction Konza Technopolis

More information

Smart Specialisation Platform Industrial Modernisation: Synergies in action

Smart Specialisation Platform Industrial Modernisation: Synergies in action Smart Specialisation Platform Industrial Modernisation: Synergies in action Brussel, 24 November 2016 Jan Larosse Competence Centre 'Smart & Sustainable Growth' DG Regio - European Commission Overview

More information

MANUFACTURING INCENTIVES. Small Business and Transformation Workshop 18 January 2017

MANUFACTURING INCENTIVES. Small Business and Transformation Workshop 18 January 2017 MANUFACTURING INCENTIVES Small Business and Transformation Workshop 18 January 2017 OUTLINE the dti: Mandate Background Support Programmes Available Incentives Incentive Performance 2015-2016 Application

More information

1. PUBLISHABLE SUMMARY

1. PUBLISHABLE SUMMARY 1. PUBLISHABLE SUMMARY Inter cluster initiative to target the future challenges for the European Polymer Converting Industry (FP7 Capacities ROK) The European Polymer Converting Industry (EPCI) is one

More information

Enterprise Europe Network December 7, 2015 By Susanne Baden Jørgensen

Enterprise Europe Network December 7, 2015 By Susanne Baden Jørgensen Enterprise Europe Network December 7, 2015 By Susanne Baden Jørgensen Enterprise Europe Network could be the gateway to your internationalisation Enterprise Europe Network Enterprise Europe Network is

More information

EU FUNDING. Synergies in funding opportunities for research, technological development and innovation (RTDI)

EU FUNDING. Synergies in funding opportunities for research, technological development and innovation (RTDI) EU FUNDING Synergies in funding opportunities for research, technological development and innovation (RTDI) Sebastian Emig UITP European Project Manager EU Funding opportunities 7th Framework Programme

More information

WORKSHOP ON CLUSTERING POLICY DISCUSSION NOTE

WORKSHOP ON CLUSTERING POLICY DISCUSSION NOTE G POLICY 20 VANGUARD INITIATIVE WORKSHOP ON CLUSTERING POLICY DISCUSSION NOTE 20 OCTOBER 2014 2014 Policy Context The new European Commission is preparing a New Growth Initiative, while seeking improved

More information

Explanatory Notes on Open Innovation Test Beds

Explanatory Notes on Open Innovation Test Beds H2020 Programme Explanatory Notes on Open Innovation Test Beds Work Programme 2018-2020 5ii Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology and Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Version 2.0 12

More information

Smart Specialization approach in Lower Austria ClusterPoliSEE launching conference

Smart Specialization approach in Lower Austria ClusterPoliSEE launching conference companies & technology Networks & Clusters Smart Specialization approach in Lower Austria ClusterPoliSEE launching conference Simone Hagenauer Date: 18.09.2012 Smart Specialisation (RIS3) economic transformation

More information

The European Commission s science and knowledge service. Innovation and Smart Specialisation Seminar on the BSR. Joint Research Centre

The European Commission s science and knowledge service. Innovation and Smart Specialisation Seminar on the BSR. Joint Research Centre The European Commission s science and knowledge service Joint Research Centre Innovation and Smart Specialisation Seminar on the BSR 25 April, 2018, Oslo Lina Stanionyte JRC.B.3 - Territorial Development

More information

Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation in the Province of Limburg (NL) The Case of Starters Valley Maastricht and its contribution to the SDG s

Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation in the Province of Limburg (NL) The Case of Starters Valley Maastricht and its contribution to the SDG s Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation in the Province of Limburg (NL) The Case of Starters Valley Maastricht and its contribution to the SDG s Daniel Csúr Table of Contents 1. Introduction... 3 2. Background...

More information

ENTERPRISE AND SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME AUGUST 2017/MBOMBELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

ENTERPRISE AND SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME AUGUST 2017/MBOMBELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL 2 ND ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AND SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME 2017 Small Business 10-11 AUGUST 2017/MBOMBELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Advancing small businesses to

More information

evolving in synergy Companies and communities

evolving in synergy Companies and communities The Votorantim Group is a 100 percent Brazilian enterprise with operations in over 20 countries and with a track record of 95 years of activities. The Group is in pursuit of permanence and of the steady

More information

Government Startups Session PUBLIC PROCUREMENT OF INNOVATION

Government Startups Session PUBLIC PROCUREMENT OF INNOVATION Government Startups Session PUBLIC PROCUREMENT OF INNOVATION 31 May 2018 Cascais, Portugal 10:00-10:15 Welcome to the Government-Startups Session! During the Government Startups session we bring together

More information

Tourism Dynamisation Programme

Tourism Dynamisation Programme Tourism Dynamisation Programme Version 18.4 Release date: September 2017 Portugal Capital Ventures, S.A. 1 1. What is the Tourism Dynamisation Programme? The aims to stimulate the investment in start-ups

More information

Services within the ICTFOOTPRINT.eu ecosystem

Services within the ICTFOOTPRINT.eu ecosystem Services within the ICTFOOTPRINT.eu ecosystem Silvana Muscella Project Coordinator - Trust-IT Services Webinar Green ICT 7 th November 2016, Webinar organised by The ICTFOOTPRINT.eu initiative, in a nutshell

More information

THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PARK Minerva project Park UB

THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PARK Minerva project Park UB THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PARK Minerva project Park UB Gaspar Coll i Rosell Commissioner for the Humanities and Social Sciences Park and the scientific support to SSH Albert Gili Moreno SSH Park

More information

REGGIO EMILIA URBAN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

REGGIO EMILIA URBAN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Pilot peer-review wokshop Integrated Sustainable Urban Development Strategies The Urban Development Network REGGIO EMILIA URBAN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Sevilla 28_29 January 2016 Strategy of Reggio Emilia

More information

Accessible Tourism Destinations Handbook Ivor Ambrose Katerina Papamichail Ana Garcia Chris Veitch

Accessible Tourism Destinations Handbook Ivor Ambrose Katerina Papamichail Ana Garcia Chris Veitch Accessible Tourism Destinations Handbook Ivor Ambrose Katerina Papamichail Ana Garcia Chris Veitch ENAT Coimbra, 2 nd March 2017 Tourism for All Making environments, venues and services suitable for the

More information

ECCA partnership agreement is a constitutive document for the European Circular Construction Alliance.

ECCA partnership agreement is a constitutive document for the European Circular Construction Alliance. ECCA Partnership Agreement Draft 1.3 Article I. ECCA partnership agreement ECCA partnership agreement is a constitutive document for the European Circular Construction Alliance. Article II. ECCA - European

More information

GOBIERNO DE ESPAÑA MINISTERIO DE ECONOMÍA Y COMPETITIVIDAD feb Information forotransfiere.

GOBIERNO DE ESPAÑA MINISTERIO DE ECONOMÍA Y COMPETITIVIDAD feb Information forotransfiere. GOBIERNO DE ESPAÑA MINISTERIO DE ECONOMÍA Y COMPETITIVIDAD 6 6 15-16 feb 2017 Information brochure #Transfiere2017 www.forotransfiere.com @ForoTransfiere forotransfiere transfiere What is It is the biggest

More information

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform and European Strategic Cluster Partnerships

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform and European Strategic Cluster Partnerships EU-Taiwan Cluster Cooperation and Matchmaking Event Brussels, 26 June 2017 Tools and initiatives promoting EU international cluster cooperation: The European Cluster Collaboration Platform and European

More information

GROWing support for the S3 Platform for Industrial Modernisation

GROWing support for the S3 Platform for Industrial Modernisation GROWing support for the S3 Platform for Industrial Modernisation Carsten Schierenbeck GROW.F2 Clusters, Social Economy and Entrepreneurship Kick-off event of the Smart Specialisation Platform on Industrial

More information

The Europe INNOVA Eco-innovation Platform. Orsola Mautone DG Enterprise and Industry Unit D.2 Support for Innovation

The Europe INNOVA Eco-innovation Platform. Orsola Mautone DG Enterprise and Industry Unit D.2 Support for Innovation The Europe INNOVA Eco-innovation Platform Orsola Mautone DG Enterprise and Industry Unit D.2 Support for Innovation Europe INNOVA Around three themes: WHAT: Develop and test new or better innovation support

More information

Overview 2017 BME-International

Overview 2017 BME-International Overview 2017 BME-International Support for Members, Companies & Experts BME / AMMPL 2013 Olaf Holzgrefe Olaf Holzgrefe Head of International BME e.v. 1 BME International - support & activities for BME-Members

More information

NEWSLETTER no. 4 NEWSLETTER NO. 4

NEWSLETTER no. 4 NEWSLETTER NO. 4 NEWSLETTER no. 4 1 PARTNERSHIP BUILDING Jointly we can reach more! Regarding the creation of meta-cluster is this sentence rather apposite. Internationalization of cluster cooperation is a fruitful collaboration

More information

'Investment Pipeline' EC Support for S3 Partnerships in Industrial Modernisation: DG REGIO contribution

'Investment Pipeline' EC Support for S3 Partnerships in Industrial Modernisation: DG REGIO contribution 'Investment Pipeline' EC Support for S3 Partnerships in Industrial Modernisation: DG REGIO contribution Kick-Off Event Smart Specialisation Platform Industrial Modernisation Barcelona, 17 November 2016

More information

FALSE CREEK FLATS GREEN ENTERPRISE ZONE. F C F Green Enterprise Zone

FALSE CREEK FLATS GREEN ENTERPRISE ZONE. F C F Green Enterprise Zone FALSE CREEK GREEN ENTERPRISE ZONE FLATS F C F Green Enterprise Zone INTRODUCTION For decades, Vancouver has been a leader in smart and sustainable city building. We ve pioneered new built forms, such as

More information

the dti: IDAD Qondani Mamase

the dti: IDAD Qondani Mamase the dti: IDAD Qondani Mamase 021 480 8054 cmamase@thedti.gov.za 1 the dti: THE ENTERPRISE ORGANISATION TEO s mission statement To stimulate and facilitate the development of sustainable, competitive enterprises

More information

THE SIX CITY STRATEGY

THE SIX CITY STRATEGY UDN Peer-review workshop Integrated Sustainable Urban Development Strategies The Urban Development Network, Espoo (FI) 26-27 Oct. 2017 THE SIX CITY STRATEGY Strategy of Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Vantaa,

More information

ECCA PROJECT Adopting Circular Economy for internationalization and global competitiveness of European SMEs in Building and Construction

ECCA PROJECT Adopting Circular Economy for internationalization and global competitiveness of European SMEs in Building and Construction ECCA PROJECT - 690364 Adopting Circular Economy for internationalization and global competitiveness of European SMEs in Building and Construction Partnership agreement Version number: 2.0 Funded by: Article

More information

Opportunities to finance PPI and promote innovation in public sector

Opportunities to finance PPI and promote innovation in public sector # 4 September 2016 Procurement of building innovative solutions newsletter Editorial Opportunities to finance PPI and promote innovation in public sector Public sector is faced with important challenges

More information

International Sports Clustering for Innovation

International Sports Clustering for Innovation International Sports Clustering for Innovation Benefits of collaboration and critical success factors www.sportsandtechnology.com Cluster manager for Cluster Sports & Technology International Sports Clustering

More information

Programme for cluster development

Programme for cluster development Programme description Version 1 10 June 2013 Programme for cluster development 1 P a g e 1. Short description of the programme Through this new, coherent cluster programme, the three programme owners Innovation

More information

DANUBE. preparation of a transnational cooperation programme. National Stakeholder Consultation XXX June 2014 Location

DANUBE. preparation of a transnational cooperation programme. National Stakeholder Consultation XXX June 2014 Location 2014 2020 DANUBE preparation of a transnational cooperation programme National Stakeholder Consultation XXX June 2014 Location Danube 2014-2020 14 participating countries : Scope of the programme The DANUBE

More information

SEBASTIANO FUMERO. H2020 general structure and Budget what s new? Approach? Funding scheme and rate?

SEBASTIANO FUMERO. H2020 general structure and Budget what s new? Approach? Funding scheme and rate? SEBASTIANO FUMERO H2020 general structure and Budget what s new? Approach? Funding scheme and rate? 1 H2020 Structure Health, demographic change and wellbeing Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine

More information

EU Cluster Initiatives to support emerging industries

EU Cluster Initiatives to support emerging industries Regional and Urban Policy Directorate General EU Cluster Initiatives to support emerging industries Jan Larosse REGIO.G1 Competence Centre Smart and Sustainable Growth New Cluster Policies and Tools to

More information

ERDF Call Launch Event

ERDF Call Launch Event ERDF Call Launch Event Welcome, introductions and overview of the day Kirsten Trussell, Head of Strategy & Policy at Coast to Capital Overview of Coast to Capital and the ERDF Programme Councillor Helyn

More information

the dti Incentive Programmes Mzwakhe Lubisi 18 October 2013 Austrian roundtable discussion DBSA

the dti Incentive Programmes Mzwakhe Lubisi 18 October 2013 Austrian roundtable discussion DBSA the dti Incentive Programmes Mzwakhe Lubisi 18 October 2013 Austrian roundtable discussion DBSA 1 the dti: THE ENTERPRISE ORGANISATION TEO s mission statement To stimulate and facilitate the development

More information

Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia. Enterprise Georgia

Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia. Enterprise Georgia Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Enterprise Georgia Mission Supporting Georgian Enterprises in Increasing Profits and Becoming Globally Competitive Private sector driven and export-led

More information

MOSCOW AGENCY OF INNOVATIONS: STRATEGIC AREAS

MOSCOW AGENCY OF INNOVATIONS: STRATEGIC AREAS MOSCOW AGENCY OF INNOVATIONS: Agency Focus Areas in Connection with the Elements of Innovative Moscow Support for Tech Companies INNOVATIVE BUSINESSES MARKET FOR TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS Tapping Into

More information

RECPnet. The Global Network for Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production

RECPnet. The Global Network for Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production RECPnet The Global Network for Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production About RECPnet RECP SERVICES HELP: The Global Network for Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECPnet) brings together RECP

More information

Swedish Research & Innovation Policy Perspectives on Policy Interaction

Swedish Research & Innovation Policy Perspectives on Policy Interaction Swedish Research & Innovation Policy Perspectives on Policy Interaction Marie Ivarsson, Head of Section Division for Research, Innovation and Industry Development Presentation State of Play Policy Content

More information

I3U Commitment 27 A Public Sector Innovation Scoreboard B Research Programme on Public Sector and Social Innovation

I3U Commitment 27 A Public Sector Innovation Scoreboard B Research Programme on Public Sector and Social Innovation I3U Commitment 27 A Public Sector Innovation Scoreboard B Research Programme on Public Sector and Social Innovation Marta Mackiewicz, WERI-SGH, mmackie@sgh.waw.pl This project is co-funded by the European

More information

European Business Campaigns Sustainable Living in Cities 14 October Bologna, Italy

European Business Campaigns Sustainable Living in Cities 14 October Bologna, Italy European Business Campaigns Sustainable Living in Cities 14 October Bologna, Italy Ivana Petovska Project Manager, CSR Europe Connect Share Innovate www.csreurope.org 1 Cross-Sectorial Practitioners Network

More information

Styria. A Region with Great Potential. Horst Maunz, Department 12 - Economy, Tourism, Sports Unit for Economy and Innovation Government of Styria

Styria. A Region with Great Potential. Horst Maunz, Department 12 - Economy, Tourism, Sports Unit for Economy and Innovation Government of Styria Styria A Region with Great Potential Horst Maunz, Department 12 - Economy, Tourism, Sports Unit for Economy and Innovation Government of Styria - National framework AUSTRIA Austria and its Federal States

More information

Overview Cluster Development Seed Fund Objectives Eligible Activities Eligible Applicants Eligible Costs Evaluation of Applications Reporting

Overview Cluster Development Seed Fund Objectives Eligible Activities Eligible Applicants Eligible Costs Evaluation of Applications Reporting APPLICATION GUIDE CONTENTS Overview... 3 Cluster Development Seed Fund Objectives... 4 Eligible Activities... 4 Eligible Applicants... 5 Eligible Costs... 6 Evaluation of Applications... 8 Reporting...

More information

The challenge of the ECST (European Charter of Sustainable Tourism) in the northern region of Portugal

The challenge of the ECST (European Charter of Sustainable Tourism) in the northern region of Portugal The challenge of the ECST (European Charter of Sustainable Tourism) in the northern region of Portugal 1 Sustainable tourism network in the protected mountains areas in North Portugal 2 Regional action

More information

PUBLISHABLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY corresponding to 2 nd Periodic Activity Report YEAR 2

PUBLISHABLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY corresponding to 2 nd Periodic Activity Report YEAR 2 PUBLISHABLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY corresponding to 2 nd Periodic Activity Report YEAR 2 CONCERTO INITIATIVE RENAISSANCE Renewable ENergy Acting In SuStainable And Novel Community Enterprises Instrument (e.g.:

More information

Better with Design: Approach. Georg Poslawski, June 10 th 2011, Rīga, Latvija. Together for the future

Better with Design: Approach. Georg Poslawski, June 10 th 2011, Rīga, Latvija. Together for the future Better with Design: Enterprise Estonia Approach Georg Poslawski, June 10 th 2011, Rīga, Latvija Together for the future Enterprise Estonia Today A total of 292 employees 2011 budget 223.7 M An important

More information

ERA-NET ERA-NET. Cooperation and coordination of national or regional research and innovation activities (i.e. programmes)

ERA-NET ERA-NET. Cooperation and coordination of national or regional research and innovation activities (i.e. programmes) ERA-NET Cooperation and coordination of national or regional research and innovation activities (i.e. programmes) 1 Overview of the Presentation European Research Area (ERA) Policy background ERA-NET Scheme:

More information

Incentive Guidelines Network Support Scheme (Assistance for collaboration)

Incentive Guidelines Network Support Scheme (Assistance for collaboration) Incentive Guidelines Network Support Scheme (Assistance for collaboration) Issue Date: 5th April 2011 Version: 1.4 Updated: 20 th March 2014 http://support.maltaenterprise.com Contents Incentive Guidelines

More information

Scaling up the European Data Economy

Scaling up the European Data Economy Scaling up the European Data Economy become a sponsor 2016.data-forum.eu Evoluon Eindhoven Noord Brabantlaan 1A5652 LA Eindhoven bec o a sp me ons or Page 2 European Data Forum 2016 The European Data Forum

More information

Luis Magalhães Knowledge Society Agency (UMIC) Ministry of Science Technology and Higher Education, Portugal

Luis Magalhães Knowledge Society Agency (UMIC) Ministry of Science Technology and Higher Education, Portugal OECD Workshop on Common Challenges and Shared Solutions: Good Governance in Information Society Strategies. The case study of Spain From design to realisation: Implementation models for successful IS strategies

More information

SEBASTIANO FUMERO. H2020 general structure and Budget what s new? Approach? Funding scheme and rate?

SEBASTIANO FUMERO. H2020 general structure and Budget what s new? Approach? Funding scheme and rate? SEBASTIANO FUMERO H2020 general structure and Budget what s new? Approach? Funding scheme and rate? 1 H2020 Structure Health, demographic change and wellbeing Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine

More information

Triple Helix. Prof. Richard B. Davies. Wales, UK

Triple Helix. Prof. Richard B. Davies. Wales, UK Triple Helix Prof. Richard B. Davies Wales, UK Context: The First Challenge Business - different requirements 2) Universities different missions, capacity & capability 3) Government - different organisation

More information

UNIÓ DE POLÍGONS INDUSTRIALS DE CATALUNYA FOREIGN BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT DOSSIER

UNIÓ DE POLÍGONS INDUSTRIALS DE CATALUNYA FOREIGN BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT DOSSIER UNIÓ DE POLÍGONS INDUSTRIALS DE CATALUNYA FOREIGN BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT DOSSIER INDEX 1. La Unió de Polígons Industrials de Catalunya (UPIC) - The Catalan Union of Industrial Parks 2. The industrial

More information

Webinar on Portuguese and European funding programs: Horizon 2020 and Portugal Opportunities for researchers

Webinar on Portuguese and European funding programs: Horizon 2020 and Portugal Opportunities for researchers Webinar on Portuguese and European funding programs: 22 February, 2017 1 Our aim with this presentation is to Raise awareness Share experience Provide recommendations 2 CONTENT I. Structure of Horizon

More information

Community Green Deal Developing a model to benefit whole communities

Community Green Deal Developing a model to benefit whole communities Community Green Deal Developing a model to benefit whole communities Executive Summary and Key Findings Exec cover A4.indd 1 14/01/2011 11:55 Project team Project funders Project partners! Foreword The

More information

Grass Root Entrepreneurship: Fuelling Growth & Role of Training Institutions in Promoting SRB

Grass Root Entrepreneurship: Fuelling Growth & Role of Training Institutions in Promoting SRB Grass Root Entrepreneurship: Fuelling Growth & Role of Training Institutions in Promoting SRB For: International Workshop on Entrepreneurship in Socially Responsible Business for Development in Asia and

More information

Plan of Action for the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean elac 2007

Plan of Action for the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean elac 2007 Plan of Action for the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean elac 2007 A. Access and digital inclusion 1.1 Promote the development of regional ICT infrastructure, including broadband capacity

More information

Industrial policy, Smart Specialisation, COSME

Industrial policy, Smart Specialisation, COSME Industrial policy, Smart Specialisation, COSME Tallinn, 7 March 2014 1. Industrial policy: priorities and focus areas 2. Smart Specialisation and Industrial Programmes 3. COSME Industry in the EU economy

More information

ERIK Action. Region of West Macedonia. Policies for fostering Innovating Business Strategies to support firms competitiveness

ERIK Action. Region of West Macedonia. Policies for fostering Innovating Business Strategies to support firms competitiveness ERIK Action Policies for fostering Innovating Business Strategies to support firms competitiveness Region of West Macedonia Professor Ioannis Bakouros & Paraskevi Giourka, PhD student University of West

More information

Smart Factories in new EU Member States General Presentation 29 August 2017

Smart Factories in new EU Member States General Presentation 29 August 2017 www.pwc.com Smart Factories in new EU Member States General Presentation 29 Objective and Scope of the Project Smart Factories in new EU Member States The objective of the project is to support the European

More information

Long-term Intersectoral Cooperation

Long-term Intersectoral Cooperation Ref. No: MEYS-37304/2016-3 In Prague on 11 th July 2017 Czech Republic Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports MANAGING AUTHORITY OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION announces THE

More information

Science Park and Technology Business Incubator UNESCO-WTA INITIATIVES ( )

Science Park and Technology Business Incubator UNESCO-WTA INITIATIVES ( ) www.unesco.org www.wtanet.org Science Park and Technology Business Incubator UNESCO-WTA INITIATIVES (2006-2010) SCIENCE PARK AND TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATOR UNESCO-WTA INITIATIVES Introduction Since

More information

12+ Interactive Sessions. 5+ Workshops. 5+ Keynote Lectures. 20+ Exhibitors. 50+ Plenary Lectures. Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare.

12+ Interactive Sessions. 5+ Workshops. 5+ Keynote Lectures. 20+ Exhibitors. 50+ Plenary Lectures. Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare. 2 nd World Congress on Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare conferenceseries.com June 21-22,2018 Dublin, Ireland Dear Attendees, Invitation We are glad to announce the 2 nd World Congress on Patient Safety

More information

(SME s) Access to Finance, Going Forward Strategy

(SME s) Access to Finance, Going Forward Strategy (SME s) Access to Finance, Going Forward Strategy Manal Farhan Ibrahim/Shkoukani Ministry of National Economy 23 rd March 2016 1 The Importance of MSMEs for the Economy MSMEs are a vital means to develop

More information

EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY

EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THEMATIC PARTNERSHIPS TO PILOT INTERREGIONAL INNOVATION PROJECTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION...

More information

From FP7 to Horizon 2020 New approaches to speed up innovation and market in the water

From FP7 to Horizon 2020 New approaches to speed up innovation and market in the water From FP7 to Horizon 2020 New approaches to speed up innovation and market in the water Panagiotis Balabanis European Commission DG Research & Climate Action and Resource Efficiency Directorate Deputy Head

More information

Global challenges with European solutions: The fundamental role of EFIC

Global challenges with European solutions: The fundamental role of EFIC EFIA General Assembly Tartu, 26 October 2017 Global challenges with European solutions: The fundamental role of EFIC Ms. Roberta Dessí, Secretary General Mr. Egil Sundet, Board member About EFIC: - Members

More information

EU funding opportunities under Horizon 2020 and the Enterprise Europe Network

EU funding opportunities under Horizon 2020 and the Enterprise Europe Network LOCAL LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, 27 June 2013, Brussels EU funding opportunities under Horizon 2020 and the Enterprise Europe Network Eric Koch European Commission EACI - Unit 4 - Business Services

More information

EUROPEAN CONFERENCE OF INDUSTRIAL TOURISM

EUROPEAN CONFERENCE OF INDUSTRIAL TOURISM EUROPEAN CONFERENCE OF INDUSTRIAL TOURISM CALL FOR NEXT PARTNER ORGANISATION Key facts The European Conference of Industrial Tourism is looking for a city to host its 6th edition, in November 2016. The

More information

Financing Innovation AN OVERVIEW OF THE MAIN EU FUNDING PROGRAMMES. Eindhoven 24th May 2016 Djilali KOHLI

Financing Innovation AN OVERVIEW OF THE MAIN EU FUNDING PROGRAMMES. Eindhoven 24th May 2016 Djilali KOHLI Financing Innovation AN OVERVIEW OF THE MAIN EU FUNDING PROGRAMMES Eindhoven 24th May 2016 Djilali KOHLI EIP ON SMART CITIES AND COMMUNITIES SUSTAINABLE DISTRICTS AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT ACTION CLUSTER:

More information

NEWSLETTER Issue #1, October 2014

NEWSLETTER Issue #1, October 2014 Ref. Ares(2016)2082294-02/05/2016 European Cluster Observatory NEWSLETTER Issue #1, October 2014 From the Editor An interview with Kirsi Ekroth-Manssila, Head of Unit SMEs: Clusters and Emerging Industries

More information

Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation

Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme Call for Proposals European Regional Development Fund Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation Managing Authority: Fund:

More information

State of the UNICA

State of the UNICA State of the UNICA 2014-2015 UNICA retrospective Growth in activities 1995: International Relations Officers first meeting 2005: 5 active working groups Bologna Lab, Recognition, Librarians, Urban Studies,

More information

UC HEALTH. 8/15/16 Working Document

UC HEALTH. 8/15/16 Working Document 1) UC Health Mission Our mission is to make health care better. Each UC health system works to advance this mission in its community and as a system of health systems, we work together to catalyze innovation

More information