Invitation INNOWATER Conference: Europe’s Next Super Model for Innovation Innovation systems, internationalization and tools for the European Water Sector 19th June 2013, Science Park Scion-DTU, Diplomvej 372 , 2800 Kgs. Lyngby Copenhagen, Denmark On June 19th, the INNOWATER conference ‘Europe’s Next Super Model - Innovation systems, internationalization and tools for the European Water Sector’ will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The European Water Sector faces challenging circumstances. Public funding is cut across Europe, but innovation is ever more seen as a priority. A crucial question that arises is how governments can support: What support can still be given by governments? What tools are required by SME’s to support them to innovate? How should these tools be linked to the government support systems?
In an interactive setting, the conference will address current support systems in Europe as well as opportunities for solid and sustainable innovation support models. Innovation experts together with European governments will present case studies, share best practices and discuss lessons learned within the INNOWATER partnership.
We are looking forward to your active contribution in shaping and defining the contours of Europe’s Next Super Model for innovation support. This event is co-organised by:
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Program INNOWATER Conference: Europe’s Next Super Model for Innovation Innovation systems, internationalization and tools for the European Water Sector 19th June 2013, Science Park Scion-DTU, Diplomvej 372 , 2800 Kgs. Lyngby Copenhagen, Denmark Moderation: Bettina von Stamm, Innovation Leadership Forum
9:30 - 9:45
Welcome
9:30 - 9:45
Introduction
9:45 - 12:00
Innovation support systems, a new Super Model for Europe?
Together with the participants of the conference, an Expert Panel will discuss specific innovation support systems that are pitched by national and regional governments and the EU Commission: Reinhard Buescher (European Commission – DG Enterprise and Industry), tbc Klaus Ammitzbøll (The Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education) Aleid Diepeveen (Netherlands Water Partnership), tbc Delia Sola Jimenez (Regional Government of Navarra, Spain) Innowater Expert Panel: Alison Cavey (Orion Innovations) Charalambos Panayiotou (Atlantis) Hans Wouters (Brightwork) Uffe Bundgaard-Joergensen (InvestorNet-Gate2Growth) 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 15:00
INNOWATER - innovation support tools developed
Business Proposition Toolkit: Success Stories from Small and Medium Enterprises Roy Neijland, NWP Innowater Water Audit: Best Practices from Navarra Camino Correia, Zabala European Water Stewardship: Best Practices from Europe Tom Vereijken, European Water Partnership Innovation agent system in Denmark- best practices and lessons learned Erik Hallgren, Technological Institute, Denmark
1500 – 1530
Coffee Break
1530 - 1600
Integrating innovation support systems and tools for the next Super Model for Innovation Support- facilitated discussion Conclusions
1600 - 1630
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Participating in the conference is free of charge. Please register before June 6 via e-mail to Selma Hilgersom at s.hilgersom@ewp.eu or Rasmus Egvad at re@gate2growth.com. When registering, provide your Name, Organization, Country and contact details. Selma and Rasmus can be contacted for more information, incl. advices related to travel and accommodation in Copenhagen.
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