Event Recap: Breaking Boundaries – Tackling Regional Challenges Through Transnational Innovation
Brussels Belgium– October 2024 – On October 8, 2024, at the Albert Borschette Conference Centre, we gathered for Breaking Boundaries: Tackling Regional Challenges Through Transnational Innovation. The event brought together thought leaders and innovators from across Europe to explore collaborative approaches to overcoming regional challenges.
We were honored by the presence of Mr. Michiel Scheffer, President of the European Innovation Council (EIC), who expressed his appreciation for the efforts and insights shared by all partners. Mr. Scheffer highlighted the importance of such collaborative initiatives in fostering a stronger, more innovative Europe.
Our panel featured distinguished speakers:
– Panagiotis Alex Sevdalis – Policy Officer, European Innovation Council DG for Research & Innovation
– Michiel Scheffer – President of the EIC
– Ana Coelho – Director, ACCIO-Catalonia Trade and Investment
– Kevin Flynn – Head, Irish Liaison Office for Research and Innovation
– Petra Moreno – Project Manager, Startup Europe Regions Network
– Chiara Frencia – Secretary General, Startup Europe Regions Network
During the event, we explored the RinnoValleys Project, a transnational initiative connecting regions from Catalonia, Greece, Malta, Hungary, Brussels, and Ireland to enhance access to the European Innovation Council. The discussions emphasized the importance of collaboration, creativity, and networking in tackling regional challenges and driving sustainable innovation.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the event’s success.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of regional innovation!
Learn more about the project at: rinnovalleys.eu
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About RInnoValleys
RInnoValleys is a project funded by Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON) aiming to transform 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 an ambitious initiative set to address disparities and challenges faced by EU regions in supporting deep tech startups and accessing the European Innovation Council (EIC). 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.
RInnoValleys partners are:
- Envolve Entrepreneurship (Greece): https://www.envolveglobal.org
- ACCIÓ – Agència per la Competitivitat de l’Empresa (Catalonia-Spain): https://www.accio.gencat.cat/
- Hungarian Innovation Agency (Hungary): https://niu.hu/
- Acceler8 Limited (Malta): https://www.acceler8.today/
- Community Enterprise Association Ireland CEAI (Ireland): https://communityenterprise.ie/
- Startup Europe Regions Network (Belgium): https://startupregions.eu/
Read more about the RInnoValleys Project: https://rinnovalleys.eu
Follow RInnoValleys on LinkedIn: htpps://linkedin.com/company/rinnovalleys
