INNO-GRIPS II

INNO-Grips is about supporting policy makers in adopting appropriate policy responses to emerging innovation needs, trends and phenomena. INNO-Grips analyses framework conditions, barriers and drivers to innovation and innovation policy and offers intelligence on international developments in these fields. Findings presented and discussed in workshops. All in all, INNO-Grips is a think-tank that offers a platform for public authorities, industry and academia to exchange views, ideas and best practices with a view to optimise innovation policy

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Portugal approves Strategic Programme for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Submitted by Robert Koch on 2 February, 2012 - 11:54
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Portugal

The Portuguese Government approved in December 2011 the Strategic Programme for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (“+E+I”). The programme aims to foster an entrepreneurial society, to broaden the range of innovative companies which are strongly driven to exports, and to strengthen Portugal’s integration in international knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship networks.

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application/pdf iconStrategic Programme +E +I
application/pdf iconCouncil of Ministers Resolution to approve the Strategic Programme +E+I
application/pdf iconCouncil of Ministers Resolution to Create the National Council for E&I
application/pdf iconPresentation of COMPETE results
Correspondent: 
Inovamais, S.A.

Israel: R&D funding schemes of the Chief Scientist Office under criticism

Submitted by Robert Koch on 27 January, 2012 - 15:39
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Israel

The Israeli Chief Scientist Office (CSO), a technology agency under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor, has been criticised that its funding programmes in support of the Israeli industry are inefficient and do not have the expected positive impact on the economy.

Correspondent: 
Yael Marom, The Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies

USA: Massachusetts Plan Identifies Action Steps for Economic Growth

Submitted by Robert Koch on 20 January, 2012 - 13:26
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USA

An economic development policy and strategic plan presented to lawmakers in the Massachusetts state legislature last month identifies several steps for investing in the innovation community to improve the state's competitiveness. To create a robust and supportive environment for new company formation and tech commercialisation, the report recommends increasing the state funding for capital and incubator and accelerator programmes by 20 percent annually over the next five years.

Correspondent: 
Allan Martel Consulting

USA: Connecticut Innovations Matches State Funds, Creates New Programs

Submitted by Robert Koch on 20 January, 2012 - 12:29
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USA

Last week the board of Connecticut Innovations (CI), operating at the State of Connecticut level matching state funds to expand access to capital programmes and launching new initiatives supporting tech transfer efforts, announced the deployment of $250 million over five years.  These funds will be used for activities including SBIR assistance, establishing three technology accelerator hubs and recruiting emerging tech companies nationally and internationally.

Correspondent: 
Allan Martel Consulting

Israel’s efforts to strengthen innovation in traditional industries

Submitted by Robert Koch on 19 January, 2012 - 13:11
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Israel

Back in 2008, the State of Israel had started a national programme to support innovation within the traditional industry. The programme resulted in a significant increase in R&D low-tech and medium-low-tech projects, which were partly funded by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO), a technology agency of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labour. In 2011, 251 project proposals were submitted and 156 were finally approved, with a total funding of about € 40 million (up from 51 projects and funding of € 16 million in 2008, the first year of the programme).

Correspondent: 
Yael Marom, The Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies
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