Archive for the 'Regional Innovation Strategies' Category

Regions of Knowledge

regknow-mpl.jpgThis first edition of the CORDIS focus Research Policy Supplement presents issues related to Regions of Knowledge (RegKnow) and the Mutual Learning Platform (MLP) initiative. Continue reading…

Futures for Regional Development

FUTURREG Project LogoThe conference “Futures & Regions: Making Futures Work for Regional Development” has brought together leading futures experts from the corporate sector, public sector and academia concerned with improving the way public bodies plan successfully for regional development in Europe. Continue reading…

Innovation Policy: Europe or the Member States?

This study, carried out by the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis, finds that with the exception of SMEs, innovation policy is most effective at the European level. Continue reading…

A Roadmap for a More Innovative Europe

The European Commission has tabled a 10 point programme for action at national and European levels to foster innovation as a main asset of the EU economy. The programme points the way forward to accompany industry-led innovation with public policies at all levels as a core element of the renewed Lisbon strategy for growth and jobs. Continue reading…

Innovating through EU Regional Policy

The purpose of this conference the first of a series of conferences organized by DG REGIO on regions and economic change - was to give interested parties, particularly Structural Funds Managing Authorities, insight into successful strategies and practices for improving knowledge and innovation for growth, Continue reading…

A Guide for Innovation Policy Makers and Practitioners

The PAXIS Manual describes the main good practices identified by PAXIS initiative in the areas of policy design, pre-seed and early-stage financing; incubation; technology transfer and spin-offs; promotion of an entrepreneurial and innovation culture and political awareness. Continue reading…

A Report on Regional Innovation Benchmarking

According to the introduction of the report it is a concise summary of the presentations, discussions and main conclusions of the MLP workshop on regional innovation benchmarking, that took part in Brussels in 25th of November 2005. Continue reading…

Toronto Region Research Alliance

The Toronto Region Research Alliance is a innovative alliance of regional leaders engaged in transforming the Toronto Region into a world-leading centre for research and research-driven industry Continue reading…

Mutual Learning Platform

MLPThe Mutual Learning Platform (MLP) enabling European regions to enter knowledge-based society and benefit from increased investment in research and innovation intends to create a mechanism for interactive learning by regional authorities and by interested public and private organisations in European Regions It is expected to result in concrete tools for regional policy-makers involved in research and innovation activities. Continue reading…

Canada’s Innovation Strategy

Canadas Innovation Strategy is presented in two papers. Both focus on what Canada must do to ensure equality of opportunity and economic innovation in the knowledge society. Continue reading…