Objective
Globalization leads to greater challenges for research and technology development (RTD) policies and for the competitiveness of entrepreneurs and technology oriented SMEs. By investing in RTD and innovation, European regions contribute significantly to economic growth and innovative capacity. However, regional innovation policy-making is in need of innovation itself: It has to be more dynamic and adaptive. This can be reached by integrating RTD issues more coherently into strategic planning and by building communities in which regional stakeholders learn to develop the regional system. The overall objective of REACT is to improve RTD in European regions and to support innovative policy-making for technology transfer. The methodology developed in this project will be implemented exemplarily with a focus on micro technologies. Nevertheless, the methodological approach can be adapted to other technological fields afterwards and therefore offers a tool for sustainable regional development.
REACT is based on an interregional approach between 7 partners from 6 European regions. While the regions of Limburg (NL), Styria (A) and Franche-Comté (F) appear well developed in RTD policy matters, the regions of Thueringen (D), Southern Estonia (EE) and Bratislava (SK) are still less prominent. Specific attention will be paid to the approach of _mutual learning? between technologically advanced regions and less privileged regions. However, the improvement of RTD policies and the application of efficient and innovative regional development instruments are main concerns for all REACT regions. The stated goals will be reached by a combination of analyses of the respective regional performances, interregional exchange of experiences and exploitation and transfer. REACT will offer a platform for cross-regional learning and provide concrete regional development concepts for knowledge-based technology regions in Europe.
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
FP6-2005-RTD-OMC-NET
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Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Coordinator
ERFURT
Germany
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