MSB – Innocat
Supporting innovation in SMEs and cross-border research-business cooperation in the Mühlviertel–South Bohemia region.
The project developed services for entrepreneurs and R&D providers to generate more innovative ideas within the region and the wider Mühlviertel–South Bohemia area. Know-how exchange also strengthened the capabilities of intermediaries JAIP and JVTP.
Expected impacts included more projects between research organisations and entrepreneurs, better awareness of R&D services on both sides of the border and support for new jobs. The project focused on businesses, particularly SMEs, and R&D organisations.
Partners
- TDZ Technologie- und Dienstleistungszentrum Donau-Böhmerwald Bezirk Rohrbach GmbH
- tech cEnter Linz-Winterhafen, Errichtungs- und Betriebsg.m.b.H.
- Technologiezentrum Freistadt-Mühlviertel Errichtungs- und BetriebsgesmbH
- Jihočeský vědeckotechnický park, a.s.
- Jihočeská agentura pro podporu inovačního podnikání o.p.s., České Budějovice
Objectives
The overall objective was a broader understanding of innovation and innovation processes among SMEs in both border regions.
- Raise the profile of regional results and achievements.
- Use and improve existing networks and platforms for cross-border transfer.
- Develop and implement a catalyst concept matching innovation supply and demand.
- Develop a cross-border network of innovation stakeholders.
- Transfer know-how from Upper Austrian innovation centres, particularly Mühlviertel, to develop innovation infrastructure in South Bohemia.
- Create and deepen cross-border networks of innovation stakeholders and businesses.
Project information
- Short title: MSB – Innocat
- Duration: January 2012–November 2014
- Programme: European Territorial Cooperation Austria–Czech Republic 2007–2013
