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EBN-IASP 2005 www.ebn-iasp-nantes2005.com 18-21 May 2005, Nantes. Networking & Clustering “A dynamic to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe”. A joint conference of 2 international networks:. EBN - A European network for Business Innovation Centres & incubators
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EBN-IASP 2005www.ebn-iasp-nantes2005.com18-21 May 2005, Nantes Networking & Clustering “A dynamic to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe”
A joint conference of 2 international networks: • EBN - A European network for Business Innovation Centres & incubators • IASP – An international network for science parks
EBN - the European BIC Networkwww.ebn.be • Founded in 1984, EBN offers services aiming at co-ordinating the activities of the Business Innovation Centres (BICs) • 160 BICs (full members) in 21 countries in addition to 70 associate members who share the same objective of SME support and development • Associate membership 2750 €
International Association of Science Parks (IASP)www.iasp.ws • Also founded in 1984, a worldwide network ofnew Science & Technology Parks • Members: 277 in 62 countries (members host 55,000 companies) • Encourages partnerships among Science Parks and Incubators • Full membership: 1500 €; Associate: 295 €
“BICs, Science and Technology Parks & Incubators can prove particularly dynamic in creating, stimulating and managing clustersThe joint Congress provided an opportunity to assess the clustering and networking practices.”
Workshops • Case Studies e.g.: • Walloon region technology clusters • Rhine-Neckar-Triangle • Photonics clusters in Aston University • Best tools and practices e.g.: • DETECT-it – transnational clusters • Gate2Growth business plan evaluation tool • eClusterNet
The Lisbon StrategyInnovation, science and research…making Europe a knowledge economy Mr Janez Potoznik, EU Commissioner for Research: • Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)www.cordis.lu/fp7/home.html • Competitiveness and Innovation frameworkProgramme (CIP) http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/enterprise_policy/cip/index_en.htm “Collaboration will be viewed favourably”. Collaboration between research specialists & non-specialists will lower costs & contribute to competitiveness.
“Connecting R&D and Technology environments with SMEs and non-research players could one of the best ways of unlocking Technology Transfer and developing clusters”
Further information • CORDIS Incubators Service: www.cordis.lu/incubators/home • “Sharing Best Practice”www.eminadmin.co.uk • Presentation • Notes • Contact: Benoit WelchT: 0116 – 207 8339E: bwelch@dmu.ac.uk