INNET

The key activities of the INNET project are spread across seven broad subject areas: State-of-the-art regional and national innovation schemes and technology clusters policies: - The aim is to produce state-of-the-art templates for regional and national innovation schemes and technology cluster policies and programmes in all nine participating countries Identification and analysis of common strategic issues: - INNET aims to identify and analyse common strategic issues in the area of regional and national innovation schemes and technology cluster policies and programmes. Development of joint activities: - It is intended to design a cross-border innovation, technology transfer and funding scheme for SMEs in technology clusters. Existing examples of best practices and the analyses of the impact and inputs of a Mentoring Group will also be taken into account. Implementation of calls: - A pilot call and a second call (or calls) for proposals will be launched. - A general concept for a common innovation programme for SMEs in technology clusters will be prepared. Internal and external communication and awareness: - Efficient internal and external communication systems for the project will be set up. Best practices, impact and mentoring: - To ensure the relevance and sustainability of the project a Mentoring Group will be associated throughout the lifetime of the project Collaboration within the framework of the European Cluster Alliance