VBN InnoReg - Strengthening Via Baltica Nordica Macro-Region through Transnational Cooperation for Regional Innovation Promotion

Programme 2000 - 2006 Baltic Sea Region

Date of latest update: 2021-04-06

Description

Description (EN):

VBN InnoReg project was implemented by 18 partner organizations from 10 regions in the Via Baltica Nordica (VBN) macro-region sharing similar challenges in promoting innovation system development. VBN is one of the most dynamically developing areas in the Baltic Sea region (BSR). VBN InnoReg promoted the competitiveness of the VBN macro-region by supporting regional innovation system (RIS) development through regional and transnational cooperation. VBN InnoReg promoted transnational networking and regional collaboration between regional authorities, universities, technology centres and enterprises to foster economic performance of the BSR. A shared vision for 2017 and a strategic “joint approach to innovation promotion” were created during the project through analyzing the dynamics of regional innovation systems, joint interests and development needs in VBN partner regions. Through regional pilot activities and exchange of experiences in VBN InnoReg, innovation actors on the VBN zone have improved knowledge on concrete tools, work methods and best practices in developing the RIS.

Achievements (EN):

Main achievements of parallel regional and transnational operations: 1) VBN joint approach to innovation promotion was developed through analyzing regional innovation systems and selecting comparable innovation performance indicators in Tampere Region, South Ostrobothnia, Tartu, 5 planning regions in Latvia, Kaunas, Podlaskie, Brandenburg and Bentwisch-Rostock. Common development challenges, opportunities for transnational cooperation in innovation promotion and a joint development vision for 2017 were identified in the joint approach. 2) Regional training events and study tours were organized to ensure capacity building of key innovation system actors and sustainability of the RIS analyses results. 3) Key innovation actors’ skills and knowledge on concrete tools and best practises in developing the RIS were improved by piloting new innovative tools and concepts. Pilot activities focused on innovative enterprises and financing instruments, start-up support, networking, technology transfer, and entrepreneurial culture development. They were developed in Umeå, Tampere Region, South Ostrobothnia, Tartu, Riga Region, Podlaskie, Brandenburg and Bentwisch-Rostock. Reports, manuals and other project material were published on key project activities and results and were shared with interested actors in the BSR and in the EU. VBN InnoReg involved partners from seven BSR countries: Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany.

Thematic information

Innovation capacity and awareness-raising Institutional cooperation and cooperation networks Knowledge and technology transfer

Partners (18)

Lead Partner: The Baltic Institute of Finland

Address: P.O.Box 487, 33101 Tampere, Finland

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Seinäjoki Technology Centre Ltd

Name: Seinäjoki Technology Centre Ltd

Address: 60320 Seinäjoki, Finland

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Regional Council of South Ostrobothnia

Name: Regional Council of South Ostrobothnia

Address: 60101 Seinäjoki, Finland

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Hermia Business Development Ltd

Name: Hermia Business Development Ltd

Address: 33720 Tampere, Finland

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Pirkanmaan liitto

Name: Pirkanmaan liitto

Address: 33201 Tampere, Finland

Legal status: n/a

Latvijas Tehnologiskais centrs

Name: Latvijas Tehnologiskais centrs

Address: 1006 RIGA, Latvia

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State Regional Development Agency

Name: State Regional Development Agency

Address: 1010 Riga, Latvia

Legal status: n/a

Tartu City Government

Name: Tartu City Government

Address: 50089 Tartu, Estonia

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Technopolis

Name: Technopolis

Address: 44010 Kaunas, Lithuania

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Sihtasutus Tartu Teaduspark

Name: Sihtasutus Tartu Teaduspark

Address: 51014 Tartu, Estonia

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Kaunas University of Technology

Name: Kaunas University of Technology

Address: 44029 Kaunas, Lithuania

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University of Bialystok

Name: University of Bialystok

Address: 15-062 Bialystok, Poland

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Podlaskie Voivodeship Marshal's Office

Name: Podlaskie Voivodeship Marshal's Office

Address: 15-888 Bialystok, Poland

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Umeå Universitet

Name: Umeå Universitet

Address: 901 87 Umeå, Sweden

Legal status: n/a

ZAB - Brandenburg Economic Development Board

Name: ZAB - Brandenburg Economic Development Board

Address: 14480 Potsdam, Germany

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Regional Planning Council Havelland-Fläming

Name: Regional Planning Council Havelland-Fläming

Address: 14513 Teltow, Germany

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Innovation- and Trendcenter Bentwisch

Name: Innovation- and Trendcenter Bentwisch

Address: 18182 Bentwisch, Germany

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Council of Häme Region

Name: Council of Häme Region

Address: 13100 Hämeenlinna, Finland

Legal status: n/a

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Summary

Project name (EN): VBN InnoReg - Strengthening Via Baltica Nordica Macro-Region through Transnational Cooperation for Regional Innovation Promotion

Project acronym: VBN InnoReg

Project start date: 2006-01-01

Project end date: 2007-12-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 070 694.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 675 749.00

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Financing programme

2000 - 2006 Baltic Sea Region

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2019-07-08

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

136 / 136 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

3 143 / 3 143 (100%)

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VBN InnoReg - Strengthening Via Baltica Nordica Macro-Region through Transnational Cooperation for Regional Innovation Promotion

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