(Bocconi'University '30'may'2015'''This'policy'brief'presents'the'findings'of'the'fifth'work'package'(WP5)' of'the'â€oelearning (from
'320090,2013q2016)' and'is comprised'of'researchers'from'12'Universities'in'11'EU'countries.''''Information'and'communication'technologies'(ICTS)' can'facilitate'the'spread'of'social'innovation
(Dr. Victor (Bekkers,'Erasmus'University'Rotterdam,'Department'of'Public'Administration:''Rotterdam,'Netherlands,'bekkers@fsw. eur. nl
-Bocconi'University'(Italy 'Catholic'University'Leuven'(Belgium 'Ecole'Nationale'd†Administration'(France 'Erasmus'University'Rotterdam'(The'netherlands
'ESADE'(Spain 'Hertie'School'of'Governance'(Germany 'Matej'Bel'University'(Slovakia 'National'school'of'Political'Studies'and'Public'Administration'(Romania
'Radboud'University'Nijmegen'(The'netherlands 'Tallinn'University'of'Technology'(Estonia 'The'University'of'Edinburgh'(The'United'kingdom
'University'Roskilde'(Denmark ''Funding-Scheme-LIPSE'is funded'as'a'Small 'or'Mediumqscale'Focused'Research'Project'by'the'European'Union†s'Seventh'Framework'Programme'under'grant'agreement'No.'
'320090,'Socioqeconomic'Sciences'&'Humanities ''Duration-February'2013'â€'June'2014'(42'months ''Budget-EU'contribution:'
'â'2. 5'Million ''Website-www. lipse. org ''For-more-information-about-Workdpackage-5-Prof.'
'Greta'Nasi'(Bocconi'University)' greta. nasi@unibocconi. it
1 HORIZON 2020 The EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 3d & Cultural Assets
Albert GAUTHIER DG Connect Unit G2 Luxembourg CONNECT-G2 DIGITAL CULTURE & CREATIVE INDUSTRY The'Creativity'unit covers a range of activities from
funding leading-edge ICT research to innovation and policy support 2 3d & Cultural Assets Painting
•The establishment of a University in the Southeast by utilising and building upon the existing network of third
development of a University of the Southeast, supported by continued investment in established third and fourth-level
Little progress on establishment of University of South -East. Outreach facilities expanded at Wexford and Kilken
•Expansion of Maynooth University Outreach, Kilkenny City •Improvements to waste water and water supply to Kilkenny City
The absence of a University in the Southeast Region is an issue that has emerged time and again in studies
support the establishment of a University of the Southeast. In addition, the Regional Authority will support the
The development of a University of the Southeast will continue to be a priority objective of the Regional Authority
University of the Southeast have the potential to significantly increase participation 3. Improved linkages are being developed between
University of the Southeast have the potential to significantly increase participation 3. Improved linkages are being developed between
A2 It is an objective of the Regional Authority to support the establishment of a University in the Southeast by
establishment of a University in the Southeast by utilising and building upon the existing network of third and
regional or national centres of learning through the establishment of a University of the Southeast and
•Proximity to Waterford Institute of technology and the potential development of a University of the South
The priority in relation to strategic educational infrastructure must be the provision of a University for the South
-ered that a University has greater potential to satisfy the needs of industry 4. 3 Hubs and County towns
Establishment of a University in the Southeast Region and further development of Higher education Institutes Improved links between HEIS and industry, particularly research and development
The delivery of a University within the Southeast remains the critical piece of knowledge infrastructure that is required within the region.
University, JM Consulting, July 2007 Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022 Section 4:
1. For waterford IT to become the University of the Southeast with links to existing third and fourth
2. For IT Carlow to become part of the National Technological University as per the submission to
University standard third and fourth-level educational facilities Hubs and County towns Business and Technology Parks-IDA
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
A. Developing the innovation potential in the region though development of a University of the Southeast by
-Progressing the development of a University of the Southeast -Development of the potential of the region†s river valleys and navigable waterways in their contribution
Management, School of business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg The panel would like to thank all those who participated in the online consultation from July to
universities and public research centres to be more open and international The ideas in this report were created co
Andreas Pyka, Professor in Innovation Economics, University of Stuttgart-Hohenheim; President of the Lisbon Civic Forum
1 Prof Henk Volberda, University of Rotterdam, presentation to Netherlands Centre for Social Innovation 2 The Social Economy in the European union:
University training must also shift from management of existing organizations to the new styles and structures required for
learning in universities and colleges Why smart grids Smart grid delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers
developed by small companies and universities typically remain undervalued and underutilised From innovation unlimited â€oethere is no evidence to suggest
A proper market for IPR will allow universities, public research organisations and small companies to fi nd
It is intended that the Fund will buy patent licences from public universities and research centres, organize patent clusters,
which will begin testing the operation with volunteer universities and research centres The necessary tools to develop exchanges
universities, as well as large companies Such openness and collaboration is required in an early stage of ideas, to identify problems and
systems of laboratories, universities, research institutes art schools, corporations, public administrations professions are no longer a viable approach for future
•Stimulate universities and public research centres to be more open and international, reforming incentive
We benefi tted from the university and teaching perspective from our rapporteur, and a wealth of policy knowledge from the Commission and various
School of business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg 30 Mandate of the panel Context DG Enterprise and Industry of the European commission is currently developing ideas for the future
provide funding to universities and fi rms to fi nd technological solutions In the last decades,
University Press The Economist (2009. Schumpeter: Taking fl ight. Schumpeter Column September 17th, 2009 Edler, J. and L Georghioiu (2007.
University Press Freeman, C. and C. Perez (1988. †Structural crises of adjustment, Business cycles and Investment
Andreas Pyka, University of Stuttgart-Hohenheim; President of the Lisbon Civic Forum â€oefor the fi rst time the social dimension of Europe is recognized as a source of innovation,
stakeholders (universities, industry, governments and innovation users) is key to generating new opportunities, creating wealth and employment and providing a
fields of universities, research and business In the second half of 2013, this draft version was revised to incorporate the suggestions
hubs (universities and technology and research centres) which foster innovation For more detailed analysis, see the document â€oeanalysis of Leading Sectors and
universities, etc. that are representative of the outstanding science and technology sectors in Catalonia RIS3CAT communities,
organisations, universities, research centres technology centres, foundations and institutions linked to R&d&i, associations and other organisations
associated foundations, university groups and other public or not-for-profit organisations in the science
Support for university groups focuses on marketing their technological services and the results of their research, with the goal of promoting the third and fourth university missions, capitalising on
public investment in the research system and promoting its transfer to the economic system The RIS3CAT framework supports platforms specifically designed to implement the technologies
Universities, research centres, technology centres companies and business associations Government of Catalonia, State, European funds
universities and research centres to be transferred to the business fabric The RIS3CAT strategy provides incentives to encourage business demand to adopt differential
ï§To help adapt university degrees to the needs of the production system ï§To increase the number of researchers of excellence in the R&d&i system
Universities, research centres, Catalan public authorities, the education system, business associations and other organisations Government of Catalonia, European funds and
The investment and knowledge of universities and research and technology centres can be capitalized through technology mechanisms such as the establishment of new, technology-based
research and valorisation units and university groups Government of Catalonia, State, European funds and other public/private sources of finance
technology centres, universities and R&d centres) take part in such processes, which often acquire a global dimension.
Catalan public authorities, universities, research centres, technology centres, companies and business associations Government of Catalonia, State, European funds
universities as drivers for development in the territory. Such actions focus on -Identifying a smart specialisation opportunity based on differential assets in the territory
cluster organisations, universities, research centres technology centres and other bodies in the territory European funds and public/private sources of
establish †at universities, research and technology centres, etc. †a framework of regulations and
Catalan public authorities, universities, companies business associations, organisations and research and technology centres Government of Catalonia, State, European funds
with universities and business schools 3. Tools and Policies 53 P. 4. 3. Social innovation Social innovation can be defined as a series of cooperation processes aimed at improving or
administrations and universities Financing ï§To support strategic change in companies ï§To promote business and public-private cooperation
present in curriculums for vocational training, university degrees and MA courses related to the production sector, so that future professionals can internalise innovation an habitual process for
Company-university and company-vocational training centre cooperation programmes enable students to develop projects with companies,
Further advances should also be made in the process of modernising the universities so that they adapt to the knowledge society,
ï§To help adapt university degrees to the needs of the production system ï§To increase the number of researchers of excellence in the R&d&i system
Universities, research centres, Catalan public authorities, the education system, business associations and other organisations Government of Catalonia, European funds and
The Agency for Management of University and Research Grants, which is responsible for distributing funds for research through public and competitive calls for
stakeholders (universities, industry, governments and innovation users) is key to generating new opportunities, creating wealth and employment and providing a
fields of universities, research and business In the second half of 2013, this draft version was revised to incorporate the suggestions
hubs (universities and technology and research centres) which foster innovation For more detailed analysis, see the document â€oeanalysis of Leading Sectors and
universities, etc. that are representative of the outstanding science and technology sectors in Catalonia RIS3CAT communities,
organisations, universities, research centres technology centres, foundations and institutions linked to R&d&i, associations and other organisations
associated foundations, university groups and other public or not-for-profit organisations in the science
Support for university groups focuses on marketing their technological services and the results of their research, with the goal of promoting the third and fourth university missions, capitalising on
public investment in the research system and promoting its transfer to the economic system The RIS3CAT framework supports platforms specifically designed to implement the technologies
Universities, research centres, technology centres companies and business associations Government of Catalonia, State, European funds
universities and research centres to be transferred to the business fabric The RIS3CAT strategy provides incentives to encourage business demand to adopt differential
ï§To help adapt university degrees to the needs of the production system ï§To increase the number of researchers of excellence in the R&d&i system
Universities, research centres, Catalan public authorities, the education system, business associations and other organisations Government of Catalonia, European funds and
The investment and knowledge of universities and research and technology centres can be capitalized through technology mechanisms such as the establishment of new, technology-based
research and valorisation units and university groups Government of Catalonia, State, European funds and other public/private sources of finance
technology centres, universities and R&d centres) take part in such processes, which often acquire a global dimension.
Catalan public authorities, universities, research centres, technology centres, companies and business associations Government of Catalonia, State, European funds
universities as drivers for development in the territory. Such actions focus on -Identifying a smart specialisation opportunity based on differential assets in the territory
cluster organisations, universities, research centres technology centres and other bodies in the territory European funds and public/private sources of
establish †at universities, research and technology centres, etc. †a framework of regulations and
Catalan public authorities, universities, companies business associations, organisations and research and technology centres Government of Catalonia, State, European funds
with universities and business schools 3. Tools and Policies 53 P. 4. 3. Social innovation Social innovation can be defined as a series of cooperation processes aimed at improving or
administrations and universities Financing ï§To support strategic change in companies ï§To promote business and public-private cooperation
present in curriculums for vocational training, university degrees and MA courses related to the production sector, so that future professionals can internalise innovation an habitual process for
Company-university and company-vocational training centre cooperation programmes enable students to develop projects with companies,
Further advances should also be made in the process of modernising the universities so that they adapt to the knowledge society,
ï§To help adapt university degrees to the needs of the production system ï§To increase the number of researchers of excellence in the R&d&i system
Universities, research centres, Catalan public authorities, the education system, business associations and other organisations Government of Catalonia, European funds and
The Agency for Management of University and Research Grants, which is responsible for distributing funds for research through public and competitive calls for
•Limited spending on R&d, mainly in universities, both on economic and human capital •Innovation indicators in companies below the national average
â Meetings with experts, universities, research centres, clusters companies, chambers of commerce â Public consultation
Two universities European Northern Observatory (IAC), Oceanic Platform (PLOCAN), research centers, new technology parks†â Fiscal regulation (lower taxation
universities CARACTERIZACIÃ N DE LA PYME CANARIA METODOLOGÃ A COTEC 1. 400 CUESTIONARIOS CÃ MARAS DE COMERCIO
ï Promote interaction among firms and with universities and research centers ï Linked to universities and business clusters
ï Preferential access to funding instruments trough the technology parks program â Fuerteventura: mainly devoted to renewable energies and water
Universities...78 Digital Agenda for Europe...81 Key enabling technologies...86 Cultural and creative industries...
such as in universities or public research institutes. Collaborative projects with local firms can help to reveal information about the future
higher education institutions, public research institutes, independent innovators; whoever is best placed to discover the domains of R&d
In this case, links between local universities and strong public-private partnerships are the types of strategies that may be essential for smart
Specialisation, Regional Growth and Applications to EU Cohesion Policy',Groningen University 15 existence of industries that are in tune with the relevant socioeconomic conditions and can
account innovation opportunities identified by leading actors (companies, universities intermediaries, etc. Mixing regional experts with international experts helps to give more
Potential actors relevant to the RIS3 process span from public authorities to universities and other knowledge-based institutions, investors and enterprises, civil society actors, and external
authorities, universities and other knowledge-based institutions, investors and enterprises, civil society actors, and international experts who can offer benchmarking
a leading role in connecting their universities to the worlds in and beyond their regions.
University of Tampere, Work Research center, Working Paper No. 85 (Final Report on Quadruple Helix Research for the CLIQ
and its significance for universities businesses and the regional economy, would do much to promote a skill set that is critically
Getting firms, universities, development agencies and regional governments to accept that innovation is a collective social endeavour †where participants freely acknowledge that
bodies, especially universities, development agencies and regional governments. Learning by doing will help these public sector bodies to appreciate the needs of firms, but more formal
Under such a programme, universities, development agencies and regional governments could jointly identify a project to explore the prospects for related variety in the regional economy
alliance between universities, development agencies and regional governments Finally, as the original RIS programme took consensus-building seriously,
universities, the development of the region will not be their primary focus. While regional public authorities do have a territorial responsibility,
In this respect, universities can be critical actors How does regional funding fit into this multilevel system?
companies, universities, transfer institutions, business intermediaries, local and regional authorities, national bodies, the media, etc. have a different understanding and expectations
•Co-funding of universities: institutional and competitive •Funding research and technology centres •Public-private partnerships for innovation
•Technology transfer instruments (university technology transfer offices, technology brokers at research centres •Talent attraction (from country and abroad
universities/research centres Increase in research expenditure in firms increase in patents or publications Improved innovation performance
•Universities-enterprise cooperation •Digital agenda •Key enabling technologies •Cultural and creative industries
Connecting universities Key enabling technologies Research infrastructures Cultural and creative industries Innovation PP CO 2 ne
besides the location factor, often in close proximity to a university. They provide the necessary
Universities Why should universities be part of smart specialisation In the framework of the Education, Research and Innovation triangle, the so-called knowledge
triangle, universities71 have a crucial role to play in creating knowledge and translating it into
mobilisation of the resources of universities can have a strong positive effect on the achievement
Universities dealing with economics, public policy and administration, as well as those dealing with specific policy areas (such as industry, health, agriculture, environment and culture) can
Universities are a critical'asset'of the region, mainly in the less developed regions where private sector may be weak or relatively small, with low
which universities can contribute to regional innovation systems. Universities can, for instance, stimulate the entrepreneurial spirit of their staff and
students, provide advice and services to SMES, and participate in schemes promoting the training and placement of high level graduates in innovative businesses.
Universities and Businesses should directly cooperate in curricula design and curricula delivery to ensure that graduates have the right skills and transversal competences.
cooperating with the educational side of Universities, talent attraction and retention would be enhanced in the region.
Universities can also play an important role in the field of vocational training Barriers and challenges
Improving the contribution of universities to regional growth by implementing such mechanisms requires the interconnection of the partners in the innovation systems.'
internal to the university and involve the capacity to †reach out†to the wider region (i e. supply
) For instance, universities are focused usually on teaching and research (driven by academic outputs) and are part of national academic systems that are targeted not to respond to
As a result, some universities are viewed as being'in'the region but not'of'the
71 The term'university'includes all higher education institutions, in line with the Commission's Communication on the modernisation agenda for universities COM (2006) 208
79 These barriers can also be linked to the capacity and willingness of the public and private sector
actors in the region to'reach in'to the university to seek expertise and knowledge that can
Universities will appreciate the opportunities that their regions present for their activities as'living laboratories'opened to
Universities and other knowledge institutions should be linked closely to the process of designing national/regional innovation strategies for smart specialisation.
cover these aspects with an emphasis on connecting universities to regional growth and developing stronger partnerships within the knowledge triangle.
these processes, see the practical guide'Connecting universities to regional growth'that presents processes and delivery mechanisms for building capacity and incentives for universities and their
regional partners to work together. Based on examples, it explores the following issues •establishing a regional higher education partnership to better understand the regional
•ensuring mechanisms allowing universities and business in the region to cooperate in curricula design and in jointly delivering education in an innovative way, fostering
•assessing the connectivity of the universities to the regional public and private sectors to
move towards a situation where universities are key players •selecting, designing and evaluating interventions that strengthen the connectivity of
universities in the region to the region, by moving from simple to complex projects In the future programming period 2014-2020, support under the European Agricultural Fund for
Rural Development (EAFRD) could be provided to Universities in the following areas •Knowledge transfer and information actions for the provision of vocational training and
and among other actors (including Universities) that contribute to achieving the objectives and priorities of rural development policies (e g. pilot projects;
universities could also take part References The European commission promotes several support tools at European level. These may serve
•EU Guide'Connecting universities to regional growth':'Available on the website of the Smart Specialisation Platform, 72
•University Business Forum: A platform to promote cooperation between HEI and businesses at European level, 73
industrial value chains across the EU, including technology developers (universities, research and technology organisations), start-ups, SMES and manufacturers.
public-private partnerships and joint ventures, research institutes, universities, science and technology parks, and research infrastructures (covering suppliers, the infrastructures
enhancing R&i infrastructures, the modernisation of universities and research organisations as well as developing technology auditing, international partner search and information campaigns to stimulate
Universities Digital Agenda for Europe Key enabling technologies Cultural and creative industries Internationalisation Financial engineering instruments
Universities Digital Agenda for Europe Key enabling technologies Cultural and creative industries Internationalisation Financial engineering instruments
statutory funding authority for the universities, institutes of technology and a number of other designated institutions and is the advisory body to the Minister for Education and Skills in
performance framework for public Irish Higher education institutions within which publicly -funded higher education institutions are being held accountable to Government for their
performance against defined national priorities. This is monitored and advanced by way of the 8 Strategic Dialogue process now in place between the HEA and the higher education
Current proposals are around developing regional clusters of universities and institutes of technology in the South, Midwest, West,
endeavour in Higher education institutions (HEIS), Government agencies, and industry. Ireland is now in the top 20 countries ranked by citations per thousand population and Ireland†s
funding organisations active in the thematic area and representatives from the university sector, the institutes of technology sector and the enterprise sector.
Universities to ensure that best use is made of research outputs with commercial potential 23 •Supports High Potential Start up Companies defined as a company based on
clusters and strategic inter-institutional alliances technological university proposals Reporting on implementation of NRPE •Minister Sherlock presented a first progress report on implementation to the Cabinet
statutory funding authority for the universities, institutes of technology and a number of other designated institutions and is the advisory body to the Minister for Education and Skills in
performance framework for public Irish Higher education institutions within which publicly -funded higher education institutions are being held accountable to Government for their
performance against defined national priorities. This is monitored and advanced by way of the 8 Strategic Dialogue process now in place between the HEA and the higher education
Current proposals are around developing regional clusters of universities and institutes of technology in the South, Midwest, West,
endeavour in Higher education institutions (HEIS), Government agencies, and industry. Ireland is now in the top 20 countries ranked by citations per thousand population and Ireland†s
funding organisations active in the thematic area and representatives from the university sector, the institutes of technology sector and the enterprise sector.
Universities to ensure that best use is made of research outputs with commercial potential 23 •Supports High Potential Start up Companies defined as a company based on
clusters and strategic inter-institutional alliances technological university proposals Reporting on implementation of NRPE •Minister Sherlock presented a first progress report on implementation to the Cabinet
14 companies, 4 universities, 12 research institutes, 2 public athorities, 8 cathalist organizations, 2 associations and 1 entreprenurial
at University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary medicine, The Zootechnical Research Center, The Research Platform for Aquaculture and Ecology, Vegetable Genetic Resources
Biologic Research Institute, Antibiotics Research Institute, Medicine and Farmacy University UMF †Gr. T. Popaâ€),
nononcological and oncological pains, a Biology Faculty inside the University †Alexandru Ioan Cuzaâ€, a Regional Oncology Research Institute and a County Clinic and Emergency
and Industrial Management Faculty with a PHD school According to the ARUP study, the Northeast Region has solid perspectives for smart
joints 14 companies, 4 universities and research institutes, as well as cathalist organizations From the perspective of the academia and research composition, the region has a PHD
school inside the Authomatics and Computer Faculty of the †Gheorghe Asachi†University another one inside the Electronics, Telecommunications and Information technology
Faculty, a Research and Tecvhnology Transfer Center †POLYTECH, a National Research and Development Institute for Technical Fizics, a Research center for Fuzzy Systems, Inteligent
Systems and Biomedical Engineering, research units in the field at the University for medicine and Pharmacy †GR.
specialties and thematics of the courses introduced in schools and universities ï support for educators in familiarizing with new trends and technologies in priority
it was exemplified the case of a professor at a faculty in the field who when presenting to XII
if you don†t enter in any other faculty, you can still orientate your carier
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