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huge worldwide market opportunities There is another useful piece of information in Table 1. With the (partial) exceptions of the early
have the opportunity to meet and to work with the best scientists. Top universities actively target tal
appointments in order to increase their opportunities to learn, to have good colleagues and students, to strengthen their CV
other hand, top scientists have large opportunity costs: if they lose opportunities the value they lose is
very large, so they will not accept offers that they consider below their opportunity cost. The higher
Rapid career opportunities are the outcome of this dynamic Patterns of international mobility Finally, for a subsample of 786 scientists we have
where opportunities are larger, while Europeans try to develop innovations starting from their existing locations.
advantage of coaching opportunities, and there is as of yet, no appropriate infrastructure to encour -age the replication of coaching networks through
of business opportunities The most important reasons for non-growth stated by non-high-growth enterprises were an unfavour
8. Enhance coaching opportunities: Since many SMES do not take advantage of coaching opportu -nities and may not know where to find qualified
Improve internationalisation opportunities Since high growth requires tapping larger markets and national markets may be too small, interna
as well as opportunities and risks of sectoral policy approaches are dealt special issues with here The Policy Brief will prioritise specificity over broadness.
Last but not least, the right timing, e g. related to market opportunities, is important for firms and for govern
Many determinants of enterprise growth †opportunity seeking crucial A crucial question for evidence-based and effective policies to foster enterprise growth is:
-lighting that Europe is largely lacking such opportunity-looking entrepreneurial spirit Possible barriers for high growth of enterprises in the EU
It offers two funding opportunities: 60 ï GIF1 †risk capital for innovative SMES in their early stages:
In spite of these initiatives, many SMES do not take advantage of coaching opportunities, and there is yet no
ï Growth stock markets provide listing opportunities with simplified requirements. The EC believes that â€oeeasier EU-wide access to growth stock markets is needed in order for firms to be able to become
Single Market for enterprises†growth opportunities was raised also in the workshop related to this Policy 116 Murray/Hyytinen/Maula (2009), p. 167
-ness opportunities in the European Unionâ€, 130 bringing together 580 member organisations in 47 countries
-ers, more than half (57%)said they preferred the EEN because of the opportunity of accessing European
-nationalisation and innovativeness †and different opportunities for high growth of innovative SMES. It could
leaving relatively many opportunities for new market leaders At the workshop related to this Policy Brief, the importance of business ecosystems as well as clusters for
specific industries may mean missing emerging opportunities for high-growth in other industries †emerging
opportunities which policy makers may be unable to realise sufficiently early. Furthermore, innovation some -times takes the form of adapting an existing solution
-ery from the word-wide economic crisis to the numerous opportunities SMES have been pro -vided with, there are no evaluation studies available that could substantiate the impacts of the
resilience, the government has attributed the success to the numerous opportunities SMES have been pro -vided with so as to further develop their business and technical capabilities through R&d and technology up
opportunities after being acquired by a trust (mentioned twice), withdrawal of competitors, severe winters. 167 Exhibit 6-1:
All in all, entrepreneurs pursuing business opportunities appear to be pronounced an even more reason for gazelle growth than for growth of older high-growth enterprises
opportunities, many may not know about the benefits of coaching or where to find reliable high-quality coach
Opportunities for companies with high growth aspirations to find venture investors are thus suboptimal. In or
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) provides opportunities for SMES to enter into joint development ar
Furthermore the EEN also offers cooperation opportunities with Technology Offers and Technology Requests. Those are not Framework Programme (FP) cooperation but alternative or complementary oppor
The opportunity finder would then return a list of open call topics †not just open calls †and technologies from the EEN database ranked by relevance.
semantic based search concept would offer to the SME the opportunity to conduct a quick scan of relevant
It would empower the user to discover new knowledge and open opportunities without having to process extensive data and information from various sources.
-tures may find little opportunity to fund growth if the right individuals are persuaded not to make the entre
8. Enhance coaching opportunities: Qualified coaching may help grow SMES and cross the â€oechasm†be
Since many SMES do not take advantage of coaching opportunities an infrastructure to encourage the replication of existing successful coaching networks throughout EU Mem
Improve internationalisation opportunities: Since high growth requires tapping larger markets, and national markets may be too small,
entrepreneurial opportunities, goals and growth. In: Journal of Enterprising Culture, Vol. 16, No. l March, pp. 55-87
opportunities, goals and growth Small Business and Enterprise Development 2010 Hoxha/Capelleras Fast-growing firms in a transitional and extreme environment:
Connecting Mentors, Reducing Barriers, Accelerating Innovation, Unleashing Market Opportunities. Second leaders in the private sector have launched the Startup America Partnership, an independent alliance of entre
advantage of coaching opportunities, and there is as of yet, no appropriate infrastructure to encour -age the replication of coaching networks through
of business opportunities The most important reasons for non-growth stated by non-high-growth enterprises were an unfavour
8. Enhance coaching opportunities: Since many SMES do not take advantage of coaching opportu -nities and may not know where to find qualified
Improve internationalisation opportunities Since high growth requires tapping larger markets and national markets may be too small, interna
as well as opportunities and risks of sectoral policy approaches are dealt special issues with here The Policy Brief will prioritise specificity over broadness.
Last but not least, the right timing, e g. related to market opportunities, is important for firms and for govern
Many determinants of enterprise growth †opportunity seeking crucial A crucial question for evidence-based and effective policies to foster enterprise growth is:
-lighting that Europe is largely lacking such opportunity-looking entrepreneurial spirit Possible barriers for high growth of enterprises in the EU
It offers two funding opportunities: 60 ï GIF1 †risk capital for innovative SMES in their early stages:
In spite of these initiatives, many SMES do not take advantage of coaching opportunities, and there is yet no
ï Growth stock markets provide listing opportunities with simplified requirements. The EC believes that â€oeeasier EU-wide access to growth stock markets is needed in order for firms to be able to become
Single Market for enterprises†growth opportunities was raised also in the workshop related to this Policy 116 Murray/Hyytinen/Maula (2009), p. 167
-ness opportunities in the European Unionâ€, 130 bringing together 580 member organisations in 47 countries
-ers, more than half (57%)said they preferred the EEN because of the opportunity of accessing European
-nationalisation and innovativeness †and different opportunities for high growth of innovative SMES. It could
leaving relatively many opportunities for new market leaders At the workshop related to this Policy Brief, the importance of business ecosystems as well as clusters for
specific industries may mean missing emerging opportunities for high-growth in other industries †emerging
opportunities which policy makers may be unable to realise sufficiently early. Furthermore, innovation some -times takes the form of adapting an existing solution
-ery from the word-wide economic crisis to the numerous opportunities SMES have been pro -vided with, there are no evaluation studies available that could substantiate the impacts of the
resilience, the government has attributed the success to the numerous opportunities SMES have been pro -vided with so as to further develop their business and technical capabilities through R&d and technology up
opportunities after being acquired by a trust (mentioned twice), withdrawal of competitors, severe winters. 167 Exhibit 6-1:
All in all, entrepreneurs pursuing business opportunities appear to be pronounced an even more reason for gazelle growth than for growth of older high-growth enterprises
opportunities, many may not know about the benefits of coaching or where to find reliable high-quality coach
Opportunities for companies with high growth aspirations to find venture investors are thus suboptimal. In or
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) provides opportunities for SMES to enter into joint development ar
Furthermore the EEN also offers cooperation opportunities with Technology Offers and Technology Requests. Those are not Framework Programme (FP) cooperation but alternative or complementary oppor
The opportunity finder would then return a list of open call topics †not just open calls †and technologies from the EEN database ranked by relevance.
semantic based search concept would offer to the SME the opportunity to conduct a quick scan of relevant
It would empower the user to discover new knowledge and open opportunities without having to process extensive data and information from various sources.
-tures may find little opportunity to fund growth if the right individuals are persuaded not to make the entre
8. Enhance coaching opportunities: Qualified coaching may help grow SMES and cross the â€oechasm†be
Since many SMES do not take advantage of coaching opportunities an infrastructure to encourage the replication of existing successful coaching networks throughout EU Mem
Improve internationalisation opportunities: Since high growth requires tapping larger markets, and national markets may be too small,
entrepreneurial opportunities, goals and growth. In: Journal of Enterprising Culture, Vol. 16, No. l March, pp. 55-87
opportunities, goals and growth Small Business and Enterprise Development 2010 Hoxha/Capelleras Fast-growing firms in a transitional and extreme environment:
Connecting Mentors, Reducing Barriers, Accelerating Innovation, Unleashing Market Opportunities. Second leaders in the private sector have launched the Startup America Partnership, an independent alliance of entre
opportunities! and! the! electronic! availability of! tender! documents!( (originally! expected! by! midc2014);!)( b! use! of!
notification'of'tender'opportunities'and'the'electronic'availability'of'tender'documents'(originally'expected'by'midq2014;'(
opportunities and is an essential condition for the further development of Europe†s cultural and creative capacities and of its industrial presence in this field
2. 4 Summary of Regional Strengths and Opportunities 42 3. 1 Population Targets for each Local authority Area 50
•Realise the opportunities of strengthened all-island collaboration in areas of mutual interest to build up the island†s competitive strengths particularly in the areas of infrastructure, R&d, skills and
opportunity to develop to their potential within a national spatial planning framework for the period up to
Waterford to Cork and Waterford to Limerick/Shannon and it is considered that the opportunities for growth
and will create opportunities to support employment creation and regional development N24 PRIORITISATION STUDY The current N24 is of variable standard
a high quality of life and opportunities for all its citizens over the period covered by the strategy.
strategic development of trans-boundary transport links and partnering opportunities present opportunities for mutual development.
opportunities and to provide the framework within which they can be elicited Notwithstanding the challenges Ireland currently faces, maintaining as far as possible investment in capital
opportunity to supplement their farm income through off-farm work Rural Development It is recognised that there will be locally generated growth in rural areas over the period of the RPGS and that
New and existing schools should provide an opportunity to develop high quality publicly owned education campus
Table 2. 4 Summary of Regional Strengths and Opportunities 2. 6 Spatial Components of the Region
Certain opportunities have also been identified 1. In-migration has established a local workforce which would welcome increased employment
opportunities for increased levels of Research and Development 5. Improving road and rail infrastructure 6. The Regional Airport has significant capacity for
Certain opportunities have also been identified 1. In-migration has established a local workforce which would welcome increased employment
opportunities for increased levels of Research and Development 5. Improving road and rail infrastructure 6. The Regional Airport has significant capacity for
D3 Identifying opportunities for land uses in rural areas other than those related to food production. There is scope to provide for energy crops, recreation, woodland and wildlife habitats.
-ment opportunities in the city Three specific locations have been targeted for growth in Waterford •City Centre:
In the city centre a number of key opportunity sites have been identified in the Waterford City
2. Realise opportunities using, for example, the Derelict Sites Act and acquisition of key sites 3. Where sufficient development opportunities within the urban area are not available,
consider appropriate extension options having regard to infrastructural constraints and the availability of community services 3. 7 District Towns-Expansion Opportunity
Cahir, Tullow, Cashel, Bagenalstown, Bunclody/Carrickduff, Thomastown, Callan, Castlebridge Dunmore East and Castlecomer The ten towns in this category have populations between 1, 500 and 5, 000.
new opportunities following the removal of through traffic Bagenalstown, Bunclody/Carrickduff, Castlecomer, Callan, Tullow and Thomastown are located in rural areas
Waterford will facilitate the expansion of economic opportunities in the interest of achieving balanced regional
A critical mass of economic activity and opportunities will be facilitated by Development of Waterford Regional Airport Improved public transport services and facilities as recommended by the Waterford City Public transport
Through its mountain ranges and rivers the region offers opportunities for farmers in these areas to expand into
Opportunities in the area of tourism and recreation exist in this regard and feasibility reports for the development of marinas
There is a significant opportunity for planning authorities, the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural resources, Fá
authorities should actively pursue these opportunities PPO 4. 3 It is an objective of the Regional Authority to work in partnership with key stakeholders to
productivity growth, provide a source of opportunity in new growth areas and to develop a basis for creating
Life sciences and through the provision of part-time and distance learning opportunities for those in employment. A
The deficit arising from the limited fourth-level education opportunities in the region is resulting in a drain of knowl
by providing opportunities for educational progression and enhancement of the skill levels of the workforce
training and development opportunities will have to be provided to a high standard in the region and in locations that are suited to the needs of the target groups to
Opportunities to develop Multiplex Adult and Further Education Centres would im -prove access to further education.
Special attention should be given to providing training and education opportunities in the areas of greatest economic disadvantage in the region.
possibilities for developing the city quays present exciting opportunities which should be supported by local planning authorities
The regional tourism authorities and local planning authorities need to identify opportunities for the development of a diversified and yet coherent range of quality tourist accommodation and tourist at
There is an opportunity for increased investment in the development of ac -commodation and tourism facilities in Carlow and South Tipperary to increase tourism incomes in these areas
be marketed as a network of destinations offering the visitor the opportunity to visit several locations per visit.
and Blackwater presents a significant opportunity for the relevant authorities. A current INTERREG project for
This section sets out the economic potential and opportunities of the region and is based on the work of Forfã¡
perhaps also a missed opportunity to work with this distinctive diversity through a more coordinated approach
Sectoral Opportunities This section considers the assets of the region and how they might be harnessed to further develop the exist
-ing enterprise base and to capture future sectoral opportunities. The challenge over the next decade (faced by
Many of the suggested actions below will serve to address a number of the opportunities and challenges
Sectoral Opportunities 1. Further work will be required in all instances to advance specific actions to achieve the potential of
opportunity sectors in the region. As a first step, there would be benefit in forming small, sectorally
specific opportunities in identified sectors. Existing initiatives in the region and elsewhere should be considered by the sector teams to explore potential synergies and optimise knowledge sharing.
2. Stimulate interactions between sectors-particularly where there are opportunities for convergence (e g medical devices and ICT;
opportunity N24 (various improvement schemes along the N24 route) 7 N11/M11 (Arklow/Rathnew; Enniscorthy Bypass
business start-up opportunities and to further develop innovative and entrepreneurial capacity (e g IP negotiations, developing business plans, identification of sources of finance, mentoring
business opportunities that are arising in the agribusiness/environmental sectors, ensure optimal co-ordination of supports from relevant agencies such as Teagasc, EI, LEADER and the CEBS
In addition, the creation of opportunities for the establishment of enterprises based on the processing of the natural produce of an area and development of renewable energies should be supported by the devel
-Improve access to town centres by facilitating opportunities for public transport, cycling and walking whilst also ensuring sufficient short-term parking is available to meet the needs of car
a safer environment in the immediate vicinity of schools, where opportunities arise. School travel plans will be
opportunity for transfer of freight to rail. Where new stations are planned or new industrial sites located adjacent to
potential to identify economic and other growth opportunities and providing the framework within which they can be elicited
and provide opportunities to export and/or import electricity. The electrical distribution net -work will be upgraded/maintained as required
and opportunities to live life with dignity and have access to the quality public services that underpin life chances and experiencesâ€.
deficiencies in community facilities which can then be made good as opportunities arise, within the budget
opportunities and a wide range of services including education, healthcare, childcare facilities, transport systems and ready access to entertainment and amenity facilities
spoken language in the wider region, bringing with it opportunities for social, cultural and economic development
-sis has been placed on the requirement for quality designed open space and recreational opportunities for resi
offering opportunities for pas -sive and active recreation, contributing to the quality of life of communities and the identity of towns or villages
offering the resident an opportunity for safe and private recreation It is envisaged that policies relating to the consolidation of the existing built-up areas through increased residential
It is envisaged that the creation of recreational opportunities and the provision of open space in rural areas will
PPO 9. 5 Local authorities should take the opportunities presented when including policies and actions in Development Plans/LAPS (such as flood plain protection and Suds) to optimise improvements in
The opportunities for increased use of the rail network for freight traffic should be developed in co-operation with Iarnrã d à ireann, the ports and the industrial sector
-velopment opportunities will arise in the various areas and places identified in the guidelines for various types
potential to identify economic and other growth opportunities and providing the framework within which they can be elicited
aging, globalisation or climate change as new opportunities for sustainable growth and enhanced well-being. In
And it shows how Europe†s unparalleled success in providing its citizens with opportunities security and justice, can be sustained in an era of ageing populations, global warming and much greater diversity
opportunity. Here the Business Panel is providing exactly the kind of fresh and strategic thinking which Europe
This is a unique opportunity to reconnect the European project to those citizens who have felt left behind.
The opportunity now is to build on these assets and develop new tools, collaborations and approaches,
The opportunity now is to translate this to EU innovation policy Tom Fleming, Consultant on creativity and economic development
that public policy can link people to opportunities infrastructures, competencies and incentives. Innovation policy to reinvent a new Europe in the future will involve
This presents new opportunities for Europe, but also the need to clearly position Europe in a global innovation system
â€oe I have had the opportunity to work at a large number of companies as an operational manager or a consultant.
value through the provision of relevant opportunities Without the right kind of support, the most talented will
be developed to give people access to opportunities infrastructures, competencies and incentives X Safety of Future Technologies
identifying and realising innovative opportunities by mobilising resources and networks that stretch across boundaries and countries
and opportunities of the poor of Bangladesh. BASF€ s initial investment was â 200 thousand together with in kind
opportunities and value for Europe in the increasingly critical knowledge economy: -dominance of large actors, unequal access to information, secrecy of price formation†all of which result in
tools give new opportunities to increase cross innovation between companies and research centers††â€oe
challenges and opportunities of the new human-centric design approach, to promote design as a relevant approach
the forthcoming discussions on the EU budget provide a unique opportunity to change course on innovation.
that it off er key opportunities to solve grand societal challenges. This implies that innovation
cost†This is a unique opportunity to reconnect the European project to those citizens who have felt left behind. â€
weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the Catalan economy taking into account the different sectors and technological capabilities.
R&i generates economic opportunities and direct benefits for both individuals and society as a whole 3. The global challenges posed by climate change, the impact of human activity and
Pillar 2 identifies new economic opportunities in emerging sectors, based on technological capabilities (new activities generated through technological change and
system and generating new scientific, technological and economic opportunities. Finally Pillar 4 focuses on improving the innovation environment
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats -Analysis of the leading sectors and capacities in crosscutting enabling technologies
generating new opportunities, creating wealth and employment and providing a response to the major social challenges
opportunities for the creation of wealth and employment and to provide a response to the challenges facing society
The starting-point was an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the Catalan economy based on SWOT analyses carried out previously in
economy and the analysis of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (see the document â€oeanalysis of the Catalan economy:
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threatsâ€), the Catalan economy is diversified highly and open with a large industrial
not only economic opportunities, but also direct benefits for individuals and society as a whole 2. Structure 23 3. The third vector is the firm commitment to transforming the Catalan economy
economy offers promising niches for specialisation and generates opportunities to improve and enhance efficiency in all economic sectors
Catalonia has competitive advantages, critical mass and future opportunities 1. Critical mass in different sectors, measured in terms of number of companies
promoting new economic opportunities in emerging sectors based on technological capabilities (new activities generated by technological change and the latest
to provide tools to explore new economic activities based on a market opportunity, a technological need or new knowledge generated through cooperation by stakeholders
-Generation of new opportunities for economic activity and employment -Efficient use of resources (green economy There follows a description of the general characteristics of each of these tools (T) and
detection of common opportunities and needs that are key to the economic transformation of the
ï§To generate new economic and job creation opportunities Objectives 3. Tools and Policies 35 Main stakeholders
RIS3CAT promotes new, emerging economic activities based on market opportunities technological need or new knowledge generated through cooperation amongst stakeholders from
Once identified, opportunities must be included in an action plan that establishes business initiatives to successfully capitalise on economic potential through research and the
technological opportunities whose applicability is undefined still. This promotion takes the form of structural support for emerging processes and the construction of capabilities related to basic
opportunities in leading sectors or generate new emerging activities Financing ï§To establish a broad base of excellent science and technological resources and capacities
-Benefitting from the opportunities offered to Catalonia by the Horizon 2020 European programme and other international and state programmes
their growth and industrialisation and generating business opportunities in future sectors Financing ï§To increase the efficiency and quality of public services through innovation
ï§To offer SMES new business opportunities Objectives Main stakeholders Catalan public authorities, research centres
-Identifying a smart specialisation opportunity based on differential assets in the territory -A vision of future opportunity shared by stakeholders in the territory
-The commitment to smart specialisation in the territory aligned with the RIS3CAT thematic specialisation objectives and priorities and also highlights the importance of its assets
ï§To generate new economic and job creation opportunities in the territory Main stakeholders Local authorities, companies, business associations
of new market niches, new technological opportunities and new ideas. People; environment and finance; regulation;
and opportunities: these are the four basic areas in which action is required to promote the founding of companies and their growth into important economic players.
ï§To improve the opportunities for newly established companies to obtain financing ï§To mobilise private financing for new business initiatives
resources, the creation of opportunities in new markets and the generation of new jobs linked to
opportunities and, thereby, enhancing competitiveness P. 4. 1. Business Innovation Companies need to innovate constantly
opportunities. Such innovation is, therefore, a source of competitiveness Commercial or marketing innovation, based on improved design, packaging, positioning, promotion
The education system should guarantee everyone the opportunity to develop their personal capabilities, and should enable young talent to be discovered
to develop joint R&i projects based on identifying opportunities and needs for the smart transformation of the territory
New opportunities for economic activity and job creation Efficient use of resources Context indicators Output indicators
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