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Synopsis: Entrepreneurship: Environment:

Policies in support of high-growth innovative SMEs - EU - Stefan Lilischkis.pdf.txt

improve the business environment, encourage entrepreneurial attitude, support the provision of train -ing in young and small enterprises, improve access to debt and equity finance when necessary,

-tively scan the environment for potential high-growth firms in order to develop customised support for them.

operational environment Facilitate the environment for small business operation Facilitate the environment for entrepreneurial firm growth

Resource Provision Source Mostly from public sources Combination of public and private sources Type of financial re

-sources Grants, subsidies, soft loans R&d loans and innovation grants, business angel finance, venture finance, IPOS

improving the business environment, promoting entre -preneurship, facilitating access to markets and disseminating good practices. 55

and Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment. 73 The development process can be launched with, for example,

other relevant professional environments within the organisation so that the company has one point of ac

Companies have to acquire funds in a complex and changing financial environment, in an environment that

99 See http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/finance/financing-environment/index en. htm 100 As announced by the European commission on 13 april 2011, see European commission (2011

103 See http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/finance/financing-environment/sme-finance-forum/index en. htm

suggested focusing on improving the business environment for all enterprises rather than aiming to create

ï The Production Environment Innovation Tech Development programme provides funds to improve efficiency of the production line and product quality

Governmental policies have been a vital factor in sustaining Singapore's business-friendly environment Singaporeâ€ s economic success has largely been built on the strength of its manufacturing and financial ser

goals towards creating an innovative environment SPRING Singapore is an enterprise development agency with a focus on supporting the growth of

In any case, success of Singaporeâ€ s companies is based on an entrepreneurial environment in the country and a critical mass of qualified technical and managerial manpower.

a focus on high-tech SMES within the proper support environment can stimulate gazelles creation significantly. In Canada, the response to the dire shortage of capital funding has

-panies should leverage their strengths in the areas of environment and energy (green innovations) as well as

-prisesâ€ strategies may have to change in the face of changing economic environments. 175 Speed limitations:

This would mean to improve the tax and regulatory environment for VC and remove impedi

2010 Hoxha/Capelleras Fast-growing firms in a transitional and extreme environment: are they different 2010 Littunen/Niittykangas The rapid growth of young firms during various stages of entrepreneurship

Policy recommendations for adapting, diffusing and upscaling ICT-driven social innovation in public sector organizations.pdf.txt

Public sector Environments Work Package 5 European) Policy) Brief)#)5)))2 Learning! from! Innovation! in! Public sector!

Environments 1 Relevance! of! ICTCDRIVEN! social! innovation!''Nowadays,'the'issue'of'public'sector'innovation'is'very'important'in'light'of'the'economic'and'social'crisis'that'is'hitting'European'countries.'

'The'LIPSE'project'(Learning'from'Innovation'In'public'Sector'Environments)' identifies'drivers'and'barriers'to'successful'social'innovation'in'the'public'sector.'

Environments 2. To'develop'policy'guidelines 'and'instruments'that'public'decisionqmakers'can'use'to'improve'adoption,'diffusion'and'upscaling'of'ICTQDRIVEN'innovations.'

Environments Determinants (and (barriers (in (the (external (context('First,'we'found'that'determinants 'and'barriers'referred'to'eqprocurement'are'not'so'different'from'the'determinants

Environments data! on! the! level! of! takecup! of! ecprocurement! on! total! regional! procurement! to! promote

Environments Lastly,'a'prominent'barrier'is'the'lack'of'interqoperability;''that'is,'the'coherent'integration'of'organizational'processes'among'departments'or'organizations.'

Environments Third,'the'external'context'is'relevant'in'pushing'organizations'to'adopt'telework'because'of'the'needqbased'demands'of'society.'

Environments Third,'the'bureaucratic'culture'is'a'critical'barrier'to'upscaling,'especially'(but'not'exclusively)' among'late (adopters'and'non>adopters.'

Environments notification'of'tender'opportunities'and'the'electronic'availability'of'tender'documents'(originally'expected'by'midq2014;'(

Environments 6. Favor'the'spontaneous'emergence'of! â€oegrassrootsâ€! initiatives! among'employees'for'the'implementation'of'telework'experiments

Environments 6 Project! identity 'Project-Name-Learning'from'Innovation'In'public'Sector'Environments'(LIPSE ''Coordinator -Prof.

(Dr. Victor (Bekkers,'Erasmus'University'Rotterdam,'Department'of'Public'Administration:''Rotterdam,'Netherlands,'bekkers@fsw. eur. nl

Presentation - 3D and Cultural Assets - Horizon 2020.pdf.txt

environment Projects may contain closely connected but limited demonstration or pilot activities aiming to show

technical feasibility in a near to operational environment Funding rate: 100 %H2020 Research and innovation

Recommendation on the digitisation and online accessibility of cultural material and digital preservation.pdf.txt

environment 7) Moreover, the digitised material can be reused â€ for both commercial and non -commercial purposes â€ for uses such as developing learning and educational content

Regional Planning Guidelines_SouthEastIreland.pdf.txt

Heritage & Environment 111 Section 9: Flood Risk Assessment 125 Section 10: Implementation 130 APPENDICES 138

Doehlg Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local government Dot Department of Transport DSL Digital Subscriber Line

The changing economic and social environment over recent years has posed challenges for policy makers in ensuring that development is regulated

national economic environment, new and updated planning and environmental policies and legislative requirements relating to strategic infrastructure, strategic environmental assessment, potential impacts on habitats, flood risk as

offers a good quality of life in an environment rich in heritage and landscape value The Settlement Strategy sets out the Settlement Hierarchy for the region.

Environment, Heritage and Local government. Within the region, population targets are set for each local authority area and for the main urban centres to provide a guide for population growth in the region

â€¢An environment which is attractive for people to live in â€¢The Regional Competitiveness Agenda developed by Forfã¡

heritage and environment for the present and future generations. The Section also highlights the richness and

environment of the highest quality 1. 1 Planning and Development Acts These Regional Planning Guidelines are revised a

*Where the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local government is not satisfied that the planning authority has taken adequate steps to address inconsistencies in a Development

In addition, the following guidance documents have been issued by the Department of the Environment, Herit -age and Local government,

catchments, the maritime environment and the cultural heritage â€¢ensuring that construction design is of a high quality and appropriate to the scale and context of its

integrity of our natural environment for future generations as well as meeting our international responsibilities and Climate Change obligations;

highest quality environment in both urban and rural areas 1. 5. 2 Local Area Plans The Planning and Development Act, 2000 states that a Planning Authority may prepare a Local Area Plan for

implementation of the NSS will take place in a very different developmental environment. The regional devel

and environments by identifying and facilitating the development of marine tourism clusters Fishing Fishing Ports are an important part of the economy along the Southeast coast, with Duncannon, Kilmore

levels of use, development and activity in coastal zones and improving the state of the coastal environment

-scape providing links between the physical, the historic, the environment and individuals. They are an important

environment. Cyclists and walkers can explore the historic castles and ruins and the scenic countryside on the

2. 2. 4 The State of the Environment The state of the environment can be assessed by reference to fundamental indicators including the quality of water

and conservation status of biodiversity. Since the preparation of the 2004 Regional Planning Guidelines a range of

EU legislation has emerged to provide additional regulatory control for the environment with key legislation includ

Planning Guidelines details the current status of the environment in the Southeast Region in relation to the range

Irelandâ€ s Environment 2008, the Environmental Protection Agencyâ€ s fourth state of the environment report,

an overall assessment of Irelandâ€ s environment. The overall conclusion of the report is that the quality of Irelandâ€ s

environment is relatively good but there are some key environmental challenges facing Ireland and these include

species. Biodiversity loss is a serious threat to the quality of Irelandâ€ s environment as habitat degradation and

those of wetland and aquatic environments such as Atlantic salmon, Otter and Freshwater Pearl Mussel, are 1 Also informed by the EPAÂ€ s â€ Water Quality in Ireland 2007-2008:

-agement are critical to ensure maintenance of a good quality environment Along with water quality and conservation of biodiversity, Climate Change impacts present real challenges to future

-vation and understanding of our architectural, archaeological and natural environment County Heritage Plans have been published for County Waterford, Waterford City, Kilkenny, Carlow and South Tip

of visitor attractions, a high quality environment and a wide range of activities (golf, equestrian angling, walking, cycling, quality natural and built

A diverse and good quality environment and landscape Certain opportunities have also been identified 1. In-migration has established a local workforce

society and which offers a good quality of life in an environment rich in heritage and landscape value

where efficient public transport and quality public services and a high quality environment make them attractive places to live, to work in and do business In this is the key to building critical mass and

-acteristic environment, landscape and heritage assets by D1 Ensuring that agriculture continues to play an important role in the lives of the people of the Southeast.

D8 Encouraging the preservation of a high quality environment, and conservation of natural and built heritage

a high quality living environment. Local authorities should en -courage development of towns and villages through setting out clear policies in their development plans and in

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local government in accordance with Part II Chapter IV of the Planning

spatial planning, transportation, rural life and the environment Section 3. 3 sets out the Settlement Hierarchy for the region and the principles upon

3. Enhancing the Environment and Securing Energy Supplies; Increasing the production and use of renewable

There should be an environment which is attractive for people to live in. This provides a competitive, sustainable and strong platform for business development responsive to domestic and world

â€¢Strong cities and towns are needed to support a competitive business environment, working in partnership with

a high quality built environment, including parks, green spaces and other amenities adequate zoned and serviced land banks for uses such as residential and industrial development

water supply, wastewater disposal systems, an environment capable of accommodating current water services requirements and major additional requirements into the future

Biotechnology Research Centre in Carlow, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local government offices and the EPA Headquarters at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford and Kildalton College in Co. Kilkenny provide

Health, Environment and Energy, Life sciences and ICT. An intensification of collaboration among institutions within the region will enhance the value of such activity

â€¢a thriving, humanâ€ scale, cultural and social environment, concentrated around distinctive street patterns 6 Autumn 2011 Training Programmes

-tractions and products of a type and scale appropriate to the surrounding environment and which are market

in harmony with the urban/rural, physical and human environment PPO 4. 15 It is an objective of the Regional Authority to work with the relevant authorities including the

subject to demonstrating that the environment will not be impacted negatively 4. 9 Summary of Appropriate Locations for Increased Enterprise Activity

environment and landscape and development of cultural and recreational assets 6 The absence of a university within the region has been cited as a key regional deficit and a formal application by WIT for upgrade to university

agribusiness and environment/life sciences), working with the relevant industry associations and the HEIS. Action at a regional level

Until recently the planning of the built environment had being dictated primarily by the geometry of road design

create attractive, lively, safe and interesting environments â€ Smarter Travel: A Sustainable Transport Futureâ€ seeks to achieve a shift to more sustainable means of trans

of pedestrians in the urban environment through the management of movement, including traffic calming. Major

and promoting a safe and pleasant walking environment for all, and this will include the identification of conflict points.

a safer environment in the immediate vicinity of schools, where opportunities arise. School travel plans will be

greater demands on the environment The National Water conservation Programme is designed to identify and substantially reduce the levels of unac

systems in unsewered rural areas for protection of our environment and specifically water quality. The code

use of energy, to improve the quality of the environment and to contribute to sustainable development.

The proposed Climate Change Bill to be published by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local

and the high quality natural environment However, the NSS emphasises the importance of establishing and supporting a viable network of rural

Heritage & Environment 110 Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022 Section 8:

Heritage & Environment 112113 113 8. 1 Introduction A sustainable approach to development and regional planning means ensuring the provision of a high quality of life

The environment comprises the natural and built environment. Each has its own specific protective legislation

The natural environment refers to landscape, water resources, biodiversity, designated sites of nature conservation interest, protected species (flora and fauna), soils, geological heritage and forestry

Heritage & Environment 113 113 Article 5 of the ELC is set out in Table 8. 1 below

-partment of the Environment, Heritage and Local Gov -ernment, June 2000), though not finalised, heighten

Heritage & Environment 114115 115 Key issues identified during the RPG review process included water quality and sustainability of many surface

marine environment as envisaged by the new EU Marine Strategy Directive will be made even more difficult by

Heritage & Environment 115 115 PPO 8. 6 Planning Authorities should provide for the following biodiversity objectives through Coun

Heritage & Environment 116117 117 ated riparian habitats in urban areas, the integration and improvement of natural watercourses in urban renewal

The following mechanisms for protection of the aquatic environment could be considered for inclusion in development plans

the aquatic environment (particularly within towns and cities â€¢The identification and creation of linear parks along waterways incorporating preservation of the

Our built heritage is part of the environment we live and work in and refers to structures built by man, physical alterations

Heritage & Environment 117 117 Vernacular architecture is used the term to describe local and/or regional traditional building forms and types

â€¢Promote sustainable and sympathetic reuse, regeneration and/or development of the built environment whist retaining and protecting the distinctive character of a structure or an area

urban-design quality in the design of the built environment PPO 8. 11 Planning Authorities should comply with the obligations under Section 10 of the Plan

Heritage & Environment 119 118 Ireland has known over 120,000 archaeological monuments and only a very small number of these monuments

Heritage & Environment 119 118 8. 5 Amenities The Southeast Region has a wealth and diversity of amenities and attractions including features of national

Heritage & Environment 120121 121 PPO 8. 20 The Regional Authority will support the examination and consideration by local authorities of

Public open space is a vital element in the creation of a quality urban environment,

Heritage & Environment 121 121 The issue of green infrastructure is one that has been growing in prominence and importance in recent years

Heritage & Environment 122123 123 The introduction of Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Directive Assessment allows for informed

Heritage & Environment 123 123 provision of appropriate services-be it transport, water supply or treatment.

of appropriate infrastructure would have negative consequences on the environment and should be avoided The Regional Authority is committed to the promotion of sustainable development

Projects in Ireland-Guidance for Planning Authoritiesâ€ issued by the Department of the Environment, Heritage

Heritage & Environment 124125 A p p ro x. Sc a le Ke y se

the natural environment. Flooding from the sea and from rivers is known probably best, but prolonged and intense

activities, it can threaten people, their property and the environment. Of increasing concern are the consequences

The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local government and the Office of Public works published Guidelines on The Planning System and Flood Risk management in 2009.

Regional Flood Risk Appraisal is contained within the Environment Report prepared as part of the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Regional Planning Guidelines

In a complex environment it is difficult to set precise targets with a reasonable expectation of them being achieved.

which measure changes in the environment, especially changes which are critical in terms of environmental quality. A range of indicators are proposed as part of the SEA process, to

monitor the effects on the environment of implementing the Regional Planning Guidelines, presented in terms of the achievement of the environmental protection objectives and the impact on the environmental factors that the

Ms. Aileen Doyle Senior Planning Advisor Department of the Environment Heritage and Local government Mr. Jim Ellis Asst.

REINVENT EUROPE.pdf.txt

competences, creative environments and businesses needed for 21st century innovation What is innovation Traditional concepts of

the way the social environment reacts. Will innovative behaviour be ridiculed or admiredâ€ â€oewhat is typical for our last

competitive environment necessary for advanced learning in universities and colleges Why smart grids Smart grid delivers electricity

environment, smarter logistics, the internet of things new materials, medical applications and aging We are currently a long way from these goals.

expect to see an open environment that stimulates and supports innovators from SMES, public sector universities, as well as large companies

Research and Innovation Strategy for the smart specialisation of Catalonia.pdf.txt

Innovation environment Strategic objectives Pillars Pillar 2 identifies new economic opportunities in emerging sectors, based on

Pillar 4 focuses on improving the innovation environment RIS3CAT Structure: Pillars and Tools The strategy seeks to combine R&i tools consolidated in Catalonia with new instruments

Innovation environment Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4pillar 1 Public policies This document is divided into four sections.

-cutting technologies and innovation environment) so as to advance towards achieving the four strategic objectives that will make â€oevision 2020â€ a reality in Catalonia.

the new environment, engaging in open innovation and creating value by improving and generating new processes, products and services

6. Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency 7. Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network

6. To protect the environment and promote resource efficiency 8. To promote employment and support labour mobility

-Pillar 4. Innovation environment 2. Structure 25 Figure 8. Relationship Between Strategic Objectives and Pillars

Innovation environment Strategic objectives Pillars Figure 9. RIS3CAT Structure: Four Interrelated Pillars These four pillars are described as follows

2. 3. 4. Innovation Environment (Pillar 4 The competitiveness of companies (particularly SMES, which often lack the capacity to

the innovation environment 3. Tools and Policies 3. Tools and Policies 32 RIS3CAT identifies the tools that enable direct action to be taken in order to match

the public policies that directly affect the innovation environment (P 3. Tools and Policies 34

modernise the business fabric and support new emerging sectors, particularly in environments such as the Catalan, with large, internationally recognised scientific production

-Training and professionalisation to enable stakeholders to work in a global environment and on international projects

environment and finance; regulation; and opportunities: these are the four basic areas in which action is required to

ever more competitive environment. In response to this, the Government promotes strategies to foster cooperation between companies in the framework of clusters and strategic plans.

outstanding talent, it is essential to ensure that the environment is favourable for R&i activities and

4. Permeability of RIS3CAT to determining factors in the environment and to the changing needs of society in general and the quadruple helix stakeholders in

RIS3CAT strategy must be permeable to determining factors in the environment and to the changing needs of research and innovation system stakeholders.

evolution of monitoring indicators and conditioning factors in the environment. The Technical Committee is responsible for this monitoring and, when appropriate, for

Research and Innovation Strategy in Catalonia.pdf.txt