Study visit of Slovenian delegation (Ljubljana urban region) to donor countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) on the agenda of Regional innovation ecosystems and projects

Bilateral initiative facts

Promoter:
Regional development agency of Ljubljana Urban region(SI)
Bilateral initiative number:
SI-BI009
Status:
Completed
Initial cost:
€58,850
Actual cost:
€58,377
Initiative Types:
Conference
Study tour
Partners:
Liechtenstein institute for strategic development(LI)
Rannis - The Icelandic Centre for Research(IS)
Research council of Norway(NO)
Programme:
Programme areas:

Description

The objectives of bilateral activities are to share an overview of different national systems and organisations for innovation support (innovation ecosystem) and successful innovative projects on different fields relevant for RIS LUR (LUR will get an insight on practical project cases and strategic priorities in the field of innovation which are described as regional needs for the period 2021-2027).

The aim of the cooperation is to see the best practices in donor countries and organise a JOINT FINAL CONFERENCE EVENT in Slovenia, where selected practise will be presented to the target audience

Summary of the results

As part of the bilateral activity, three study trips were conducted to donor countries. Institutions from donor countries presented their activities and the role they play within their respective countries'' innovation systems. The institutions were invited to attend a final conference held in Ljubljana. The international conference which took place on 21st June 2023 was attended by 67 stakeholders from Slovenia and the donor countries, and included presentations on the innovation ecosystems of both Slovenia and the donor countries.

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