A joint delegation from the EPISIS and Inno-Partnering Forum INNO-Nets took part in a study visit to South Korea from November 21st to 26th . The purpose of the visit was to learn from best practices from South-Korean policies, and measures in support of SME innovation and in particular service innovation, from the EPSIS perspective.
SMEs in the EU deserve better support for innovation. In a survey carried out in 2009, a majority of SMEs declared they were dissatisfied with the support they received. While it is evident that direct support for SME innovation is delivered by regions and Member States, it has been the role of the EU to support the establishment of effective innovation support through the utilisation of Structural Funds, the exchange of best practices for example supported by INTEREG, or the development of better practices in pilot actions, for example through Europe INNOVA and PRO INNO Europe®.
The 6th edition of the Innovation PIE Newsletter is out now. This issue highlights eco-innovation activities under PRO INNO Europe® and Europe INNOVA initiatives.
