29/11/2006

A new publication on the Greek Regional Programmes of Innovative Actions has been recently issued in the framework of the NetForce 2006 project in cooperation with 13 Greek Regions. It is the 4th edition, entitled "Showcasing Innovative Greece", which gathers analytical data and information on the first two programmes regarding the country's Regional innovation.

In particular, this issue contains information on European regional policy and the European Regional Development Fund, national programmes on Regional Innovation, networking actions such as the European Innovation Relay Centres network and other E.U. initiatives on innovation, such as Innovation 2010. Moreover, it contains data on innovation in Greece per region and per industrial sector. Special reference is made to clusters, as well as the horizontal issues that affect the development of innovation, such as the legal framework, the Regional human and social capital, etc.

The publication is available in English on the web site: www.rinonet.org. For more information or to obtain a copy please contact Mrs. Anna Andrikopoulou, project manager for Innovative Action in the Peloponnesus Region (tel.:210 6423563, fax: 210 6453979, e-mail: aadricop@ath.forthnet.gr).

The NetForce 2006 project is a continuation of the RIPE project, which was materialised during 2002-2003, from which a strategic plan was created for the development of innovation in the Peloponnesus Region. The objective of NetForce 2006 is to reinforce regional innovation in the Peloponnesus Region, by implementing a series of cross-sectoral innovative actions. The programme is focused on the development networking business / clusters for the promotion of new products and it encourages the establishment of innovative enterprises with links to educational institutions and research centres.

Source: Peloponnesus Region