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Rinnovalleys
Transforming Regions into Innovation Valleys
Innovation stakeholders from Greece, Catalonia-Spain, Malta, Hungary, Belgium and Ireland join forces to connect DeepTech startups with the European innovation ecosystem. RInnoValleys is set to address disparities and challenges faced by EU regions in supporting deep tech startups and accessing the European Innovation Council (EIC). RInnoValleys is poised to kickstart transformative change in these six EU regions.
RInnoValleys is funded by the European Union.
transforming regions
The Project
RInnoValleys is a project funded by the European Union, aiming to transform regions into innovation valleys.
Aiming to enhance the innovation capabilities of EU regions by creating a joint transnational action RInnoValleys plans to connect with the European Innovation Council (EIC) ecosystem. The European Innovation Council is vital for fostering innovation and supporting cutting-edge technologies. However, numerous regions encounter barriers like limited funding, weak infrastructure, and underdeveloped innovation policies. RInnoValleys aims to bridge this gap by enhancing capabilities, and fostering inclusive, gender-diverse, and connected innovation ecosystems, setting the stage for long-term change, requiring the implementation of an action plan to establish new practices and ensure continued progress.
The project ensures the involvement of key innovation players from government, academia, industry, and civil society, promoting inclusivity across all EU territories, including rural areas aligning regional innovation policies with the New European Innovation Agenda.
Best Practices Repository
Resources Center
Best practices, success stories and recommendations from ecosystem stakeholders. Discover presentations, peer learning reports and policy recommendations from RInnoValleys and stakeholders from the startup and innovation community.
Trainings
Our partners, Acceler8 and NACEC, have jointly developed two transnational training sessions aimed at strengthening the capacity of regional stakeholders, including key actors from the quadruple helix: government, industry, academia, and civil society.
These sessions were designed in response to the specific needs identified for effectively implementing the joint action plan and enhancing engagement with the European Innovation Council (EIC). Participants will gain valuable insights into EIC-specific knowledge, learn strategies for impactful networking, and explore methods for measuring and maximizing the impact of interregional collaborations.
Through these training opportunities, stakeholders will be equipped to leverage EIC resources and foster stronger partnerships across regions.
News & Events
Latest News
Our events and news from peer learning events.
🆕 Public Consultation of Transnational Joint Action Plan
3rd Peer Learning Event in Malta
Hosted by RInnoValleys partner Acceler8 Ltd at the Valletta Design Cluster in Malta.
2nd Peer Learning Event in Ireland
Hosted by RInnoValleys partner Community Enterprise Association Ireland - CEAI.
World Cafe
in Thessaloniki
World Cafe: Deep Tech Regional Innovation Valleys, highlighting successful cases of EIC funding.
1st Peer Learning in Barcelona
In Barcelona the first peer learning event hosting 26 representatives of the EU innovation ecosystem.
Our team
The Consortium
A diverse consortium with a strong presence in the European innovation ecosystem.
RInnoValleys partners are:
- Envolve Entrepreneurship – Greece
- ACCIÓ Agency for Business Competitiveness – Catalonia, Spain
- Hungarian Innovation Agency – Hungary
- Acceler8 Limited – Malta
- Community Enterprise Association Ireland CEAI – Ireland
- Startup Europe Regions Network – Belgium
European Innovation Council
Learn about the EIC
The European Innovation Council (EIC) is Europe’s flagship innovation programmeto identify, develop and scale up breakthrough technologies and game changing innovations.
The EIC has been established under the EU Horizon Europe programme. It has a budget of €10.1 billion to support game changing innovations throughout the lifecycle from early stage research, to proof of concept, technology transfer, and the financing and scale up of start-ups and SMEs.
Discover the EIC Service Cataloge, including:
- Acceleration, Incubation and Venture Building
- Support Fundraising
- Matchmaking
- Business Planning
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Access to Infrastructure and R&D Support
- Intellectual Property & Legal
- Internationalisation
- Due Diligence
- Prototyping & Proof of Concept
- Human Resources & Talent
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