Innovation, competitiveness and economic development
RETI-NET, the network on innovation and technology transfer in the RETI regions (a group of industrial regions in Europe), has published a booklet outlining a number of projects and initiatives, at regional level, aimed at developing innovation, competitiveness and economic development. The booklet is based on two RETI conferences which were held in December 1995 and June 1996. It contains summaries of a number of projects and initiatives, conducted by RETI-NET members or in RETI regions, which were presented at these conferences. Examples of areas in which project experience was presented include: - Cooperation between universities and industry; - The needs of SMEs; - Technology transfer and innovation; - Regional innovation strategies; - Information Society initiatives. In addition, the booklet also contains summaries of research projects into the innovation and technology transfer process in SMEs. The booklet closes with some conclusions drawn from the conferences, and outlines forthcoming activities of the RETI-NET group in this area.