Interreg MINI EUROPE/sharing practices » incubation http://interreg-minieurope.com European regions exchange and develop regional practices in SME development and innovation infrastructure Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:05:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 European Commission: Smart Guide for Innovation Based Incubators (IBI) http://interreg-minieurope.com/featured/european-commission-smart-guide-for-innovation-based-incubators-ibi/ http://interreg-minieurope.com/featured/european-commission-smart-guide-for-innovation-based-incubators-ibi/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:42:42 +0000 North West England http://interreg-minieurope.com/?p=837 The European Commission together with the European Business and Innovation network published has published a Smart Guide for Innovation Based Incubators (IBI) for individuals working at the interface between innovation and entrepreneurship. The handbook for these so-called innovation-based incubators provides several case studies and sets a number of individual tips, including strategic advice, networking and evaluation. The publication might be of interest for managing authorities or enterprises looking to foster innovation in their region. In addition, in order to find out more about EU funding synergies in innovation please consult the Practical Guide to EU Funding or Research Development & Innovation published in 2008.

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The model has been developed out of activity undertaken by the Sixth Framework Programme (CLUNET project). This involved the mapping of cluster policies in the 16 CLUNET regions and the identification of policies that support fast growing clusters, focusing on themes such as the internationalisation of cluster SMEs and incubation.

Cluster development is mainly concerned with encouraging networking & collaborations.  The effective exchange of information and the building of trust between individuals and organisations are crucial.














As the cluster grows there can be a demand for certain types of infrastructure:

- Premises where businesses can locate

- Incubators and science parks

- Facilities for use on a short term basis (Business Technology Centres)

- Pilot plants and demonstrators

Businesses using the infrastructure will need generic and specialised business support.
Businesses will benefit from collaborations with the other businesses using the infrastructure .

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