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News archive - [Event Review] 'Innovation for stronger regions: Oportunities in FP7', Brussels, Belgium

An event entitled 'Innovation for stronger regions: opportunities in FP7' took place on July 14, 2011 in Brussels, Belgium. The aim of the event was raising awareness in the Regions of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) calls published in late July 2011.

Following presentations from this conference are now available online:

Session 1
	Regional authorities and policy-makers supporting an innovative framework for stronger European regions: towards smart specialisation.
	Moderated by Richard Tuffs, Director, ERRIN, European Regions Research and Innovation Network

"Regional Policy contribution to smart growth in EU 2020:Smart Specialisation Strategies" Pierre Godin ( 1.2 MB) , Policy analyst, DG REGIO D.2 "Thematic coordination, Innovation", EC [ Presentation summary () ]

"Red Aragón 7PM ((FP7 Aragón Network)) A regional strategy for EU R&D Programmes" Óscar López Lorente ( 1.0 MB) , FP7 Aragón Network Co-ordinator, Universidad de Zaragoza

Session 3
	Supporting the business sector for a sustainable, smart and innovative regional growth.
	Moderated by Christian Saublens, Executive Director, EURADA, European Association of Regional Development Agencies
	"The experience of ASTER in supporting the participation of Emilia-Romagna enterprises to FP7" Valeria Bandini ( 214 KB) , ASTER "The Experience of Catalonia in supporting SME participation in FP7" Mariona Sanz Ausàs ( 977 KB) , Director of international R&D division, ACC10

Source: EC Research and Innovation, Regional aspects

Geographical focus

European Union (EU 27)
International; Other

Related organisations

European Commission - DG for Research and Innovation

Entry created by Ines Marinkovic on August 25, 2011
Modified on May 31, 2011

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