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25/10/2011

NGO Association Groningen Villages

Name / TitleNGO Association Groningen VillagesCase Study RegionWesterkwartier, NLGeographical coverage Groningen ProvinceTypeNon-Governmental OrganisationMain activity / focus Promote and ensure the vitality and liveability of rural Groningen through supporting local organisations, providing advice and acting as process managers.Target beneficiaries / marketCivic & Community DevelopmentYear establishedPrecursors started in 1978, today’s NGO in 2006Current Funding source(s)Rural Development Plan of […]

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10/10/2011

PrimorskaTechnology Park

Name / TitlePrimorskaTechnology ParkCase Study RegionGoriška region, SloveniaGeographical coverage Primorska region (NUTS 3 regions: Goriška, Littoral, Notranjska); altogether 25 municipalities)TypeBusiness; funding scheme; advice serviceMain activity / focusIncubator for inventive and prosperous enterprises.Target beneficiaries / marketInnovative entrepreneurs in cross-border region (Slovenia-Italy).Year establishedThe firm was founded in 1999, new building opening in 2005.Current Funding source(s)Slovene Enterprise Fund,Public […]

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10/10/2011

IN PRIME

 Name / TitleIN PRIMECase Study RegionGoriška region, SloveniaGeographical coverage Goriška regionTypeBusiness; project; partnership; policyMain activity / focusEstablishment of IN PRIME Techological Park with four units in Goriška region (Ajdovščina, Spodnja Idrija, Šempeter, Anhovo). Target beneficiaries / market Regionally profiled technology innovative firmsUniversityof NovaGoricaHigh-skilled workersStudentsYear establishedSpring 2007 – 2012Current Funding source(s)25 million € : ERDF (10 million € […]

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10/10/2011

Welcome Science and Technology

Name / TitleWelcome Science and Technology (connecting high-tech industry with tertiary education and innovative milieu)Case Study RegionGoriška region, SloveniaGeographical coverage  Ajdovščina, Vipavska Valley, GoriškaTypeBusiness; project; partnershipMain activity / focus Cooperation between private high-tech sector, University of Nova Gorica (Polytechnics) and Municipality of Ajdovščina for biotechnology incubator set-up. Target beneficiaries / market – Biotechnology firms– Tertiary education– Young people […]

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10/10/2011

iCON

Name / TitleiCONCase Study RegionGoriška region, SloveniaGeographical coverage Slovenian-Italian border regionTypeBusiness; project; training scheme; advice service Main activity / focus Supporting business development in border region (Slovenia-Italy) by co-operation, education and networking of supporting institutions and firms. Project is focused on creating business environment which will enable entrepreneurs with instruments for their further development. Target beneficiaries / market Firms […]

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8/10/2011

South Moravian Innovation Centre (JIC)

 Name / TitleSouth Moravian Innovation Centre (JIC)Case Study RegionSouth Moravian Region (CZ)Geographical coverageBased in Brno.Primarily regional focus, extending to national.TypeAdvice service; funding scheme Main activity / focus The institution (JIC) is helping innovative companies, students with original ideas, researchers and inventors. JIC promotes collaboration between industry, research institutions and public administration. The “Center” creates a friendly environment […]

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7/10/2011

Regional cooperation, refugee resettlement

Name / TitleRegional cooperation, refugee resettlementCase Study RegionÖvre Norrland, SwedenGeographical coverage The Umeå region: The urban municipality of Umeå and the rural municipalities of Bjurholm, Nordmaling, Robertsfors, Vindeln and Vännäs in the county of Västerbotten, Övre Norrland.TypeMunicipal cooperation Main activity / focus Develop a common approach to refugee resettlement in the Umeå region and to share experiences […]

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7/10/2011

Platform form meetings in the green sector

Name / TitlePlatform form meetings in the green sectorCase Study RegionÖvre Norrland, SwedenGeographical coverage The county of Norrbotten, Övre NorrlandTypeProject Main activity / focus Create a platform for meetings between immigrants with interest and experience in working within the green sector and local rural businesses in the county of Norrbotten.The overall objectives of the project are two […]

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30/09/2011

BIOMURA

Name / TitleBIOMURACase Study RegionPomurskaGeographical coverage  regional level: Pomurska region TypeProjectMain activity / focuspreservation of biodiversity along the river MuraTarget beneficiaries / marketregional environment – river Mura; indirectly entire population of PomurskaYear established2006 Current Funding source(s)EU LIFE NATURE (49%), Republic of Slovenia – Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning (34%), project leader (beneficiary) Institute for water of […]

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