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RUnUP The Role of Universities
for Economic Developmentin Urban Poles
URBACT Local Support Group
Baseline Study
Tuesday 17th June 2008
Gateshead International Business Centre
Anne Britton
Head of Economic Development
Gateshead Council
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Introduction
• Welcome
• Housekeeping
• Purpose of today’s meeting
• Introduction of attendees
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Chris Pape
Team Leader
Economic Development Service
Gateshead Council
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
URBACT II
• What is it?
• Timetable
• Financial
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
URBACT II – What is it? • Programme to exchange experience among European
cities sustainable urban development– Tool for decision makers and practitioners– Dissemination beyond project and programme
• Tangible outcomes - not just exchange!– Local Action Plans– Local Support Groups– ERDF projects
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
URBACT II – Timetable
• Phase 1 Development – 6 months from 21st April 2008
• Final Application Deadline– 21st October 2008
• Approval by November 2008?
• Phase 2 Implementation– 30 months
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
URBACT II – Financial
• Total Maximum Project Cost €710,000– Phase 1 € 67,000 – Phase 2 € 643,000
• Intervention Rate – 70% or 80%
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Andrew Tate
Economic Development Manager
Gateshead Council
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
RUnUP
• Proposal
• Aims and Objectives
• Phase 1
• Phase 2
• Transnational
• Thematic Pole
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
RUnUP - Proposal
• The Role of Universities in Urban Poles– Small and medium cities ‘on the edge’– Changing economies– Universities supporting innovation and
entrepreneurship
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
RUnUP – Aims and Objectives
• “Triple Helix“ structures and partnerships
• Structured support of start-ups
• Involvement of universities in development strategies
• Increase university knowledge of skills demand
• Improve accessibility to information and communication technologies (ICT)
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
RUnUP – Phase 1
• Development Phase – 6 months– Develop Transnational Partnership– Develop Local Support Groups– Undertake Baseline Studies– Produce Local Action Plans– Make Final Application
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
RUnUP – Phase 2
• Implementation Phase – 30 months– Launch Event– Transnational Events and Actions– ULSG Events and Actions– Communications– Report and Recommendations– Closing Event
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
RUnUP – Transnational• Min 8 Partners
– 4 competitive; 4 convergence
• Core Partners– Gateshead MBC – Lead - competitive– City of Barakaldo – Spain - competitive– Campobasso Municipality – Italy - competitive– City of Solna – Sweden - competitive– Municipality of Patras – Greece - convergence
• Recruiting 3 convergence
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
RUnUP – Thematic Pole• Thematic and methodological support, and to organise
capitalisation at programme level building on the URBACT projects’ outputs
• Implementation of capitalisation and dissemination activities on a specific theme
• Reference arenas – for URBACT projects, urban policy-makers and practitioners
• Engines of Growth and Job Creation
• Social Inclusion and Governance
• Integrated Sustainable DevelopmentThe URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Keith Harrison
Senior Economic Development Officer
Gateshead Council
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
URBACT Local Support Group
• Why?
• Structure
• Triple Helix
• Roles
• Member Presentation
• Timetable
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
ULSG – Why?• Participation at local level is a core component of the
URBACT II methodology for developing urban sustainable development.– Each partner in a thematic network must set up an URBACT
Local Support Group (ULSG).– The ULSG will gather the local key stakeholders concerned by
the thematic exchanges implemented within the network and by the city’s Local Action Plan to be developed.
– ULSG shall follow the network’s activities by receiving reports from the city representatives taking part in the network exchanges.
• The overarching aim of the ULSG is to improve the impact of URBACT exchange activities at local level
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
ULSG – Structure
• One of the key questions when setting up the ULSG is:who are the local stakeholders required to successfully
design and implement the Local Action Plan?
• Need to consolidate a core of strong supporters– Managing Authority– Generators and transferors of knowledge– Final users /beneficiaries
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
ULSG – Triple Helix
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Gateshead CouncilNewcastle City Council
ONE North East
University of Newcastle University ofNorthumbria
RTC North
NECCEEF
ULSG – Role –Phase 1
Development Phase
Key and primary stakeholders should contribute to the development phase in order to provide advice on:
• Identification of city-specific needs in the sub-themes dealt with by the project
• Experience in the sub-themes dealt with by the project
• Input/advice on the baseline study
• Input/advice into the work-programme developed by the project, especially as far as the functioning of ULSG and its relationship with the project are concerned
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
ULSG – Role –Phase 2Implementation StageThe Local Support Group should be become the real “owners” of the project learning at local level. This should involve:• Taking part in the design and follow up of the Local Action Plan • Identifying and validating inputs like case studies• Taking part in exchanges and reporting back to other stakeholders• Periodic meetings, in terms of preparing partner’s contribution to project• Commenting on final outputs• Testing or piloting certain recommendations• Participating in local web platforms • Acting as local project champions and lobbying for changes• Organising local dissemination events• Obtaining media coverage
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
ULSG – Member Presentation
• One North East
• Newcastle City Council
• Northumbria University
• Newcastle University
• RTC North
• NEEC
• EEFThe URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
ULSG – Timetable
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
2008 APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT DEVELOPMENT PHASE 1
21st 21st
ULSG MEETINGS 17/18th 2nd 2008/2009 NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 2
14th ULSG MEETINGS 18th 20th 24th 19th 21st 22nd 2009/2010 NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 2
ULSG MEETINGS 24th 19th 23rd 15th 20th 21st 2010/2011 NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 2
29th
ULSG MEETINGS 23rd 18th 22nd
BASELINE STUDY VISITS
Summer 2008
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Clive Winters, Lead Expert, RUnUP
Lead Expert (1)
• Capitalisation and Dissemination at Programme Level
– Thematic Poles• Working Groups, Dissemination Activities
– Lead / Thematic Experts• Thematic and Methodological Input
• From project development to the implementation of activities and production of outputs
• Participation in Thematic Pole
– Studies• Practical Research, Synthesis of Material.
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Lead Expert (2)• Building and finalising partnership and financial and management
structure– Issues and tasks, time planning, objectives etc.
• Preparation and Completion of baseline study– State of the Art at European Level, Editing of the study on the 5 phase 1
project partners – Intermediary results for the 5 phase 1 project partners and editing of the
Study for partners joining in phase 2– Visit to all project partners, Summary of results and discussion during the 2
Full-day meeting– Final consultations on the results of the Baseline Study, Clear
recommendations for the local topics in the second phase with participation of managing authorities, Final version of the study.
• Setting up URBACT Local Support Groups
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Lead Expert (3)• Dr Clive Winters Assistant Director, Coventry University
Enterprises Ltd• CUE is a market leader in the development and facilitation of knowledge
based enterprise activity, both in the UK and internationally • Company wide responsibility with direct management of business
incubation, design and innovation management activities• Co-Director of Coventry University Institute of Entrepreneurship• Company Director for TruckTrain Knowhow Ltd and UK Unplugged
Technology Ltd
• Project Manager, Advantage West Midlands• Delivery of West Midlands Regional Foresight Programme and FP5 funded
network “Strengthening Academic and Industrial Links”
• Project Manager, Government Office for the West Midlands• Management of regional structural funds in Research and Innovation
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
BASELINE STUDY
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Baseline Study (1)
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
• State of the Art at European Level (Expert Responsibility)
– The broad Picture
– Synthesis of Existing Knowledge
– Literature Review
• SWOT Assessment (Expert)
– State of Play at the Local Level
– Gaps
– Needs
– Expectations
Baseline Study (2)
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
• Comparative Assessment/Synthesis (Expert)
– What type of network?
– What positioning for the partners/LP?
– Identification of local priority development opportunities
– Stakeholder Analysis
• Conclusions and Recommendations (Expert)
Baseline Study (3)
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
• Partner Profile
– Introduction
• Location
• Geography
• Population
– Local Government Structure
• Local Government Roles and Responsibilities
• Relationship to regional and National Government
– Education Structure
• Schools Education Structure
• Further Education Structure
• Higher Education (Universities/Polytechnics) Structure and Institutional description
Baseline Study (4)
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
• Industry Structure
– Business Population
– Industry Sectors
– Business Support Infrastructure
• Knowledge Transfer Programmes and Support Activities
– National, regional and Local programmes in support of knowledge transfer and “triple helix” delivered locally
Baseline Study (5)
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
• Sources of Information
– Council/Municipality
– Investor Prospectus, Economic Development Strategy
– Corporate Plan, Education Policies and Plans
– Region
– Regional Innovation/Economic Strategy
– Regional economic Strategy, Structural Funs,Programming Document
– State
– Government Papers relating to Education & Skills, Innovation and Management of Local Authorities, City Council, Municipalities
Baseline Study Indicators (1)
• European Innovation Scoreboard (Regions)and
• Specific Baseline Study Indicators
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Baseline Study Indicators (2)
• The European Innovation Scoreboard compares the innovation performance of European regions based on seven indicators:– Tertiary Education– Participation in lifelong learning– Employment in medium-high/tech manufacturing– Employment in high-tech services– Public R&D expenditure– Business R& D expenditure– High-Tech patents
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Baseline Study Indicators (3)
• Local Indicators (2000-2007)– GVA per capita
– Stock of VAT registered businesses
– New VAT registered businesses
– De-Registrations of VAT businesses
– % of local people (16-74) with highest qualification level (4/5 degree level) attained
– Unemployment %
– GDI per HeadThe URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
BASELINE STUDY
WORKSHOP
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Some Key Questions…
• What are the specific challenges facing the local authority (its Local Government, Higher Education Partners and Businesses) in the knowledge economy?
• What previous projects and strategies have been implemented
• What is/remains to be done? For which current problems are innovative new solutions and integrated action necessary?
• Which key players should be involved in the development and later implementation of a Local Action Plan?
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
The Knowledge Economy
• “...a strategic goal for the next decade, to become the most dynamic and competitive knowledge based economy in the world” (Lisbon 2000 EU Council Strategy Objective)
• The Knowledge economy relies on the transfer of knowledge from those who generate it to those who use it and can build on it. (A broad based innovation strategy for the EU)
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
The Role of Universities in the Knowledge Economy
• Development of links between universities and civil society would be conducive to a better uptake of innovation at local and regional levels (Delivering on the modernisation agenda of universities)
• Recommendations for Action. – Build up concrete synergies between universities and surrounding society
(companies , Chambers of Commerce etc.)
– Encourage Universities to take a leading role in regional and local development and use structural funds as incentives to this effect.
(Universities Role in the Exchange and Transfer of Knowledge with Industry and Society; European Universities: Enhancing Europe’s Research Base)
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
The Role of Universities in the Knowledge Economy
• New Knowledge can be generated by applying existing knowledge and know how to new circumstances. One policy challenge is making the university skills set available to those in the local economy that would benefit from it.
• The Entrepreneurial role of universities as sources of spin-offs and start-up companies. (European Universities: Enhancing Europe’s Research Base)
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Extending the Knowledge Economy
• Exchange of knowledge with industry and within society is not the responsibility of the universities alone. Companies, national, regional and local authorities, business promotion agencies, private and public joint venture investors and other stakeholders must be active in creating the infrastructure and surrounding environment. (European Universities: Enhancing Europe’s Research Base)
• All forms of innovation need to be promoted, for innovation comes in many forms other than technological innovation, including organisational innovation and innovation in services. (A broad based innovation strategy for the EU)
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Medium Sized Cities and Urban Areas
• In the European Union over 60% of the population live in urban areas of over 50,000 inhabitants many of which can be classified as medium-sized cities.
• Medium-Sized Cities that have a strong knowledge base and innovation culture are more likely to gain from strong localisation economies .Medium-Sized Cities with a university or a regional services function are likely to be at a considerable advantage. (Roles and Potential of English-Medium Sized Cities)
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Knowledge Application and the Local Economy
• A successful local economy is one in which significant numbers of local firms adapt to new market and technological opportunities by introducing commercially successful new products or production processes repeatedly over time. (Universities, Innovation and the Competitiveness of Local Economies)
• The university role in local innovation processes depends on what kind of industrial transformation is occurring in the local economy. New industry formation, transplantation, industry diversification and industry upgrading are each associated with a different pattern of technology take-up and with a different set of university contributions (Universities, Innovation and the Competitiveness of Local Economies)
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
Some Key Questions…
• What are the specific challenges facing the local authority (its Local Government, Higher Education Partners and Businesses) in the knowledge economy?
• What previous projects and strategies have been implemented
• What is/remains to be done? For which current problems are innovative new solutions and integrated action necessary?
• Which key players should be involved in the development and later implementation of a Local Action Plan?
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Clive WintersAssistant DirectorCoventry University Enterprises LtdThe Technocentre, Puma WayCoventry University Technology ParkCoventry CV1 2TT, UK
Tel +44 (0) 24 76236812Fax +44 (0) 24 76236388
Email: [email protected]
Anne Britton
Summary and Next Steps
The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities
(2007-20013) for Economic Development
in Urban Poles - RUnUP