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Flanders District of Creativity
Open Days - October 7, 2008Pascal Cools
WHO WE ARE
SOME EXAMPLES
WHAT WE DO
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Our ambition
Strength=Smart competition
Innovation driveneconomy
Pro
speri
ty per
capit
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Productivity driveneconomy
Strength=Efficiency
Factor driveneconomy
Strength=Low cost
China & India
FlandersFinland
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Employers organisations, government representatives, Flemish administration, innovative project organisations, entrepreneurs
Who we are and how we are structured
is an initiative of the Flemish government to improve the competitiveness of the Flemish economy by stimulating entrepreneurial creativity
Flanders DC NPO Flanders DC Knowledge Center
In association with Vlerick Management SchoolYearly budget
€ 2,3 million
Flanders District of Creativity (Flanders DC)
Board of Directors
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To become a leading force in turning Flanders into one of the most creative, prosperous and ambitious regions in the world
Our mission and vision
To inspire creativity and innovation in Flanders through research and education about the importance of creativity in our economy, by learning
from the most creative regions in the world and by igniting creative sparks in everyday life and business
Mission
Vision
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Technological Know How
Societal, economical,
market Know How
New strategy • New organisation • New process New marketing • New product • New service
• New technology • New market New business model • New management
Entrepreneurial Creativity
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Policy makersThey need to have a finger on the pulse with regards to entrepreneurial creativity and how policy can help
General PublicOur society needs to be a ‘creative community’ in all its aspects: work, education, everyday life.
Our target groups
CompaniesThey need to consider entrepreneurial creativity as an obvious and natural necessity to remain competitive.
EducationCreativity needs to be enhanced at the schools, universities,… Not killed.
WHO WE ARE
SOME EXAMPLES
WHAT WE DO
Research & Education
Creating awareness
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Creating awareness
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Creating awareness
Creating awareness
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International Collaboration
Oklahoma
Québec
Scotland Flande
rs
Shanghai
Qingdao
Catalunya
Rhône-Alpes
Lombardia
Baden-Württemberg
Nord-Pas de Calais
Karnataka
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International Collaboration
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International Collaboration
International Collaboration
WHO WE ARE
SOME EXAMPLESWHAT WE DO
Innovation in processes
Innovation in markets
Innovation in services
Innovation in services
Innovation through design & experience
Landmines
Innovation in materials
Golf for disabled
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Adhesive plaster
Container shipping
Alternatives
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Pink Ladies
Pascal [email protected]