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‘Entrepreneurship Through Innovation in Epirus: ENTI’ An Innovative Action Complementing Development Policies and Looking at the Future. by Katerina Filippou-Keramida Manager Director, BIC of Epirus, IOANNINA, GREECE Brussels, October 8, 2004. What about EPIRUS…?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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‘‘Entrepreneurship Through Innovation in Epirus:Entrepreneurship Through Innovation in Epirus:ENTI’ENTI’
An Innovative Action Complementing Development Policies and Looking An Innovative Action Complementing Development Policies and Looking at the Futureat the Future
byby Katerina Filippou-Keramida Katerina Filippou-KeramidaManager Director, BIC of Epirus, Manager Director, BIC of Epirus,
IOANNINA, GREECEIOANNINA, GREECE
Brussels, October 8, 2004Brussels, October 8, 2004
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What about EPIRUS…?What about EPIRUS…?
Some Key Characteristics of the Some Key Characteristics of the Region of EpirusRegion of Epirus
3,2% of Greek Population2,7 % of Greek GDP
3,2% of Greek Population2,7 % of Greek GDP
Surface: 9,203 KM26,7% of Greece
Surface: 9,203 KM26,7% of Greece
4.4% of Research Institutes & Universities
7th among the 13 Greek Regions
4.4% of Research Institutes & Universities
7th among the 13 Greek Regions
Strategic PositionBig Construction Works
Natural BeautyHistorical Monuments
Strategic PositionBig Construction Works
Natural BeautyHistorical Monuments
Employment rate: Epirus 45,20%
Unemployment rates: Epirus 11,19%
Employment rate: Epirus 45,20%
Unemployment rates: Epirus 11,19%
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THROUGH INNOVATION IN EPIRUS Production Sectors of the Region Production Sectors of the Region of Epirusof Epirus
The first and the second one provide negative data.
The third sector, services provision, appear to develop
THROUGH INNOVATION IN EPIRUS Entrepreneurship ofEntrepreneurship ofthe Region of Epirusthe Region of Epirus
Medium Sized enterprises Most of the enterprises are limited to the
services sectorFewer enterprises are implicated to
exporting Large investments are lately in progress
Some Key Characteristics of the Some Key Characteristics of the RegionRegion
Advantages
Geographical PositionGeo-Physical products
Tourism of all sortsCultural HeritageNew Transport &
Construction worksR&D Organisations
Food & Beverages IndustryTransport Services
Disadvantages
Very small production unitsLack of large Scale IndustriesLow level of specialisation &
TrainingQuality Problems in Products &
ServicesLow interaction between
the R&D System and the Local Firms
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ExcellenceExcellence
The key characteristics that drive a Regional The key characteristics that drive a Regional Economy or an Economic Area in performing better Economy or an Economic Area in performing better than others in certain fields of economic activity. than others in certain fields of economic activity. These can be policies, schemes, methodologies, These can be policies, schemes, methodologies, technologies, natural resources, culture, human technologies, natural resources, culture, human
resources, financing etc.resources, financing etc.
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What is ENTI…?What is ENTI…?
Entrepreneurship Through Innovation in Entrepreneurship Through Innovation in Epirus renews the efforts to support the Epirus renews the efforts to support the
development development of the region based on innovation of the region based on innovation
promotion and knowledgepromotion and knowledge
The main objective of the project is to The main objective of the project is to promote innovative entrepreneurship promote innovative entrepreneurship
through the identification of innovative through the identification of innovative opportunities and the application of opportunities and the application of
innovative techniques.innovative techniques.
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ENTI – Key Thematic AreasENTI – Key Thematic Areas
Selected thematic areas where the program focuses:
Regional economies based on knowledge and technological innovation
E-EuropeRegio : the information society at the service of regional development
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ENTI – key functions ENTI – key functions (1/2)(1/2)
ENTI aspires to develop innovative and ENTI aspires to develop innovative and risky actions due to the support of risky actions due to the support of entrepreneurship through innovation in entrepreneurship through innovation in the region of Epirus directing to: the region of Epirus directing to:
Recognition and promotion of new investing Recognition and promotion of new investing opportunities as a result of infrastructure opportunities as a result of infrastructure development in the Region of Epirus, through development in the Region of Epirus, through the creation of new enterprises, especially in the creation of new enterprises, especially in the service sector the service sector
Pilot implementation of innovative training Pilot implementation of innovative training methods targeting the development and methods targeting the development and support of innovationsupport of innovation
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ENTI – key functions ENTI – key functions (2/2)(2/2)
Promotion and diffusion of private capital in the region of Epirus
Pilot promotion of e-commerce and information management throughout local enterprises
Application of a regional forecasting practice
Creation of an Interface Committee for Innovation
Application of an awareness campaign.
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ENTI designed…ENTI designed…
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ENTI – INTERNAL FLOW CHART IENTI – INTERNAL FLOW CHART IGuide on NewEmploymentOpportunities
ENTRA - Study
ENTOUR - Study6 Workshops
ENICT - Study
Guide on New Investment
Opportunities
Working Groups
ICTTOURISM
TRANSPORT
Congress ofInnovative
Entrepreneurship
Congress ofInnovative
Entrepreneurship
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ENTI – INTERNAL FLOW CHART IIENTI – INTERNAL FLOW CHART II
Training schemes for 120 entrepreneurs
Support of 60 entrepreneurs
Analysis and description of innovative training needs
in Tourism
Analysis and description of innovative training needs in Transport Networks
Analysis and description of innovative training needs in ICT
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ENTI – INTERNAL FLOW CHART IIIENTI – INTERNAL FLOW CHART III
Pilot ActionPilot Action
Development of E-commerce portal facility
Development of E-commerce portal facility
Training Sessions for Potential EntrepreneursTraining Sessions for
Potential Entrepreneurs
Documentation of E-Commerce Services
Documentation of E-Commerce Services Regional Foresight
ExerciseRegional Foresight
Exercise
Develop a common understanding of the main threats and opportunities in a 10-15
years horizon and creation of alternative scenarios for
future development
Emphasis in 3 sectors:TOURISM
TRANSPORTICT
Factors influencing regional policy makersFactors influencing regional policy makers
1 km of Highway =3m Euros
2004 ! Olympics
VisibilityAbsorptionLong-term
I postpone things that I do not understand or I do not understand
their impact
Political- Financial Security
Who will do this intellectual Job?
UncertaintyLack of ResourcesCount on external
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ENTI - Targets (I)ENTI - Targets (I)
Political AwarenessPolitical Awareness Regions’ AuthoritiesRegions’ Authorities
– Direct involvement of Direct involvement of Policy Makers Policy Makers Research Institutes and Research Institutes and
Local Actors Local Actors
Ideas Directly from CompaniesIdeas Directly from Companies– (Development of the SMEs ability to collaborate and network – (Development of the SMEs ability to collaborate and network –
Business Plan Competition)Business Plan Competition) Communication & Networking PlatformCommunication & Networking Platform
– (Website, Newsletter, Progress Report,, Visiting Schemes)(Website, Newsletter, Progress Report,, Visiting Schemes)
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ENTI - Main Targets (II)ENTI - Main Targets (II)
Work on High Priority Innovation Policy Areas for Work on High Priority Innovation Policy Areas for RegionsRegions
– Identification of investment opportunitiesIdentification of investment opportunities– Support of 60 entrepreneursSupport of 60 entrepreneurs– Creation of 120 newly trained entrepreneursCreation of 120 newly trained entrepreneurs– Attraction of Business Angels & FinancingAttraction of Business Angels & Financing– Development of e-commerce facilitiesDevelopment of e-commerce facilities
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ENTI : in collaboration with the ENTI : in collaboration with the Regional Operational Plan (ROP) of Regional Operational Plan (ROP) of
Epirus…Epirus…
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ROP of Epirus 2000 – 2006. ROP of Epirus 2000 – 2006. The strategic goals envisaged by the ROP are the The strategic goals envisaged by the ROP are the
following:following: (1/2)(1/2)
The potential use of new infrastructures – transportation projects – that make the region as the “Western Gate”
The city of Ioannina and other urban units activation as Regional Units – International Development Centers
The appointment and utilization of the natural and cultural reserves of the countryside – utilization of the new prospects of Epirus in the littorals
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ROP of Epirus 2000 – 2006. ROP of Epirus 2000 – 2006. The strategic goals envisaged by the ROP are the The strategic goals envisaged by the ROP are the
following: following: (2/2)(2/2)
Utilization of the natural and cultural resources of the Region for the tourism development
Encouragement of the creation, introduction and utilization of Innovative Actions
Harmonization of the interference in the Community Legislation regarding the environmental issues
Provision of properly trained human resources adjusted to the new conditions that are formed in Epirus.
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ENTI and ROP of EPIRUSENTI and ROP of EPIRUS
Strategic Goals of ROP
INNOVATIVE AND FLEXIBLE TRAINING
REGIONALFORESIGHTEXERCISE
NEW INVESTMENTOPPORTUNITIES
INNOVATIONPOLICY
INTERFACECOMMITTEE
INNOVATION WEEK
EFFICIENT PRO-MOTION OF
PRIVATE FINANCING
E-COMMERCE &INFORMATIONMANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONALCOLLABORATION
ENTI : …observing the ENTI : …observing the evolution of Innovation and evolution of Innovation and
Development Policies in Development Policies in Greece and in Europe…Greece and in Europe…
European Innovation Policy & GreeceEuropean Innovation Policy & Greece
1988-1993Struct.Funds
1994-1999 2000-2006 2006
1990-1994 1994-1998 1998-2002 2002-2006FP
GR Inn.Policy
GR Reg.Policy
Infrastructures Infrastructures & Networking
Networking –Start-ups Entrepreneurship
Financial Autonomy
10% onInnovation
RTP/RITTS/RIS RIS-NACsInnovative Actions
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ENTI : Close to the main targets of ENTI : Close to the main targets of the New Action Plan on Innovation the New Action Plan on Innovation
in Europe…in Europe…
ENTI – ENTI – In line with all Key Objectives of the Action In line with all Key Objectives of the Action
Plan for Innovation (I)Plan for Innovation (I)
Objective 1: Innovate EverywhereObjective 1: Innovate Everywhere Objective 2: Get Innovation on the MarketObjective 2: Get Innovation on the Market Objective 3: Knowledge EverywhereObjective 3: Knowledge Everywhere
– Make the most of intellectual property opportunitiesMake the most of intellectual property opportunities– Enhance knowledge transfer and absorptionEnhance knowledge transfer and absorption– An R&D Framework Programme active for innovationAn R&D Framework Programme active for innovation
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Action Plan - Key Objectives (II)Action Plan - Key Objectives (II)
Objective 4: Invest in InnovationObjective 4: Invest in Innovation– Mobilise European Financial InstrumentsMobilise European Financial Instruments– Gear the European Structural Funds towards Gear the European Structural Funds towards
InnovationInnovation– Proactive State Aid Policies for InnovationProactive State Aid Policies for Innovation
Objective 5: Skills for InnovationObjective 5: Skills for Innovation Objective 6: Efficient innovation Objective 6: Efficient innovation
governancegovernance
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ENTI : …in line with the Greek ENTI : …in line with the Greek National Operational National Operational
Programmes…Programmes…
THROUGH INNOVATION IN EPIRUS ENTI & Other Operational Programs ENTI & Other Operational Programs (1/2(1/2))
The Operational Program of the Ministry of Development “Competitiveness and Development” has stated as its basic aims :
‘the reinforcement of the employment and the improvement of the technological skills of the Greek firms’Under these frameworks some actions are financed in the manufacture and services sectors, the research and technology, the tourism sector, power sector and the electronic entrepreneurship.
The Operational Program for the Information Society: promotes actions for the enhancement of the economic structure and the employment with the utilization of the new technologies, the promotion of networking of scientific and the technological capacity of the country with the production, the improvement or the integration of the new technologies and innovation in Greek Firms, the improvement of the international competitiveness of the Greek companies based on the high technology and their ability to capital access, the promotion of e-business and e-commerce, the new technology integration in the cultural activities and in public administration and many others.
THROUGH INNOVATION IN EPIRUSENTI & Other Operational Programs (2/2)
Information Society (e-Europe):All proposed actions take into consideration the Community and national initiatives for e-Europe, and the entrance of all services into the information society. The actions are compatible with the application at regional and local level of the “introduction of citizens”, companies and infrastructures into the digital “age”. The actions are using the initiatives promoted by the information society as supportive tools to network the “local areas of excellence”, to identify and apply the pilot activities for new investment opportunities and facilitate and reorient the training mechanisms.
Research: Goal of this proposal is to go one step further from the existing programs and support initiatives. The goal is to mobilize the entrepreneurial world into new directions in order to use the new research infrastructures for development, certification and training. Our proposal promotes the bridging between firm and research and development infrastructures and creates the appropriate mentality for further collaboration into the new Research Areas.
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And what about the future?And what about the future?
International Networking Interregional Networking Application of policy options from the Foresight
Exercise Further engagement of the Innovation Policy
Committee after ENTI Wide awareness of the entrepreneurs of the region
– rise of the private capital investment Implementation of the innovative management
techniques Mobilization of Banks for innovative financing Promotion and further development of e-networking
of all the regional actors
Thank you !Thank you !
Business and Innovation Centre of Epirus
(BIC of Epirus)Science & Technology Park of Epirus
University Campus GR451 10 Ioannina
Tel : +302651 044447, 044457 Fax: +30 2651 044467
e-mail: [email protected]: http://www.bicepirus.gr