‘Non-Technological and Non-Economic Innovations and Their Impact on Economy’ - 2nd International Con - 3 - 4/7/2008 (Bern, CH) Discourses on innovation are characterized by most contradictory concepts: The label innovation qualifies a product or process as well as the market entry of the very; and both intra-organizational change and inter-organizational co-operation is said to be (open) innovation as well. At the same time, the immense scope of concepts covers a narrow scope of research interests: Mostly, innovation is about technology.
The Industrial PhD programme was set up in the 1970s by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Denmark in order to support the recruitment of PhD students by the business sector and as a result foster the relationship between industry and science.
The 'Industrial Dynamics' network brings together experienced innovation advisers from university colleges, applied resaerch institutes and regional development organisations. Using a proactive, flexible approach guided by actual company needs, the network supports the identification and launching of product and process development projects in SMEs.
The Project Generation Facility was funded by Phare to be a support for projects elected for funding and assistance. Professional advice was provided in the areas of economic competitiveness, human resources, environment, infrastructure and regional development.
Silesia and Lower Austria are outstanding examples of the benefits of collaboration. These two IRE regions have established a systematic exchange of information to shape and implement a range of projects to boost innovation in their area and to derive new methodologies, tools and knowledge.
“… the practice of innovation is more like a process of obliquity. You get to where you want to go by, in effect, walking away from your destination. ”