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Building A Belgian Earth Observation Cluster

Building A Belgian Earth Observation Cluster. Presentation of Project results Vital Schreurs, MD - GIM nv/sa. Context. Oct 98: “ Study on the Potential of Cluster-Based Innovation Policies for EO in Belgium” (KUL) April 99: OSTC Call for Proposals re cluster formation for 2 market segments

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Building A Belgian Earth Observation Cluster

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  1. Building A Belgian Earth Observation Cluster Presentation of Project results Vital Schreurs, MD - GIM nv/sa

  2. Context • Oct 98: “Study on the Potential of Cluster-Based Innovation Policies for EO in Belgium” (KUL) • April 99: OSTC Call for Proposals re cluster formation for 2 market segments • agriculture ~Agrinet (GIM) • SPOT-VGT applications VEGETATION cluster initiative (Vito) • Nov 99: cluster initiatives have been joined formation of 1 EO cluster Brussels, 26th May 2000

  3. Cluster Objectives Brussels, 26th May 2000

  4. Increase the critical mass w.r.t. EO expertise and skills available in Belgium • better service provision by joining complementary skills and expertise • increasing awareness of Belgian expertise on international market Brussels, 26th May 2000

  5. Further develop the (Belgian) market for EO applications • ensure sustainability of EO sector • economic growth of members • independence of government financing Brussels, 26th May 2000

  6. Role & Responsibilities Brussels, 26th May 2000

  7. Industrial networking • stimulate cooperation between members • encourage information flow between members • increase international awareness of Belgian RS expertise • participate in large international programs • enable market development • ... Brussels, 26th May 2000

  8. Skills development • stimulate knowledge transfer / inform. exchange • provide continuous education and training • support recruitment mechanisms • facilitate staff mobility between organisations • ... Brussels, 26th May 2000

  9. Interfacing to governmental organizations • financial support for joint initiatives • defend common interests • … Brussels, 26th May 2000

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