REGIONAL PROJECT INCUBATOR

COMPANIES AS PROJECT INCUBATORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGION OR SECTOR

OBJECTIVERAISING COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS, FROM FORMAL SEMINARS, AIMING AT REGIONAL OR SECTOR DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT INCUBATOR CHARACTERISTICS:.Using normal short seminars as starting points, instead of end points.Using the self-interests of companies to build innovation by collaboration, instead of asking them to change their strategy.Using territorial identification to strengthen project commitment.Complementing start up strategy for entrepreneurship with spin off strategy.Reinforcing the entrepreneurship power of regional and local promoters (e.g. company and local development associations, universities, technical centers)

HOW DOES IT WORK?

OrganizationOne promotor, one subject, 2 companies, 3 specialists, 5 other guests representing start ups and different views. Open to the public

1st Part (2 hours)After each company presents possible collaborative projects, the discussion is extended to the specialists, guests and the general public, so that several possible projects are suggested to companies.

Break (30 minutes)

Other guest and public

ModeratorBoard of CompaniesBoard of experts

HOW DOES IT WORK?

2nd Part (01h30)From the listed projects, each company selects one and a new cycle of discussion is generated, aiming at defining possible project structure and team composition for each project.

In the end at least two projects will be established, as well as possible invitations for project team members

Other guest and public

ModeratorBoard of CompaniesBoard of experts

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?1- Definition of the objective, team composition and logistics with each company

2- Project team meeting (4 hours)- Problem definition- Action plan

3- Short-term project (1-3 months)

4 - Value added networks (new business opportunities)

EXAMPLE- RPI