Conference on regional innovation agencies, Reims, France
A regional innovation agency is an organisation in close cooperation and connection with the regional authority or government which:
- supports the growth of enterprises through innovative projects;
- develops an innovation-friendly environment, notably with operational partnerships with universities, research laboratories or technical centres;
- improves the region's knowledge base, encourage knowledge dissemination;
- develops, improves and strengthens a region's innovation services and network.
The event will address regional innovation policy and its implementation. Case-studies for regional authorities and regional innovation agencies will be presented as well as the first results of the identification of practices conducted in Partnership on European Regional Innovation Agencies. The debate will be placed in the context of the Europe 2020 strategy and the future orientation of the European Cohesion Policy.For further information, please visit: http://www.innovact.com/en/rubrique1.html(opens in new window)