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Dénes ANTALDénes ANTALRegional Development Agency of Northern HungaryRegional Development Agency of Northern Hungary
- consists of the counties of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Heves and Nógrád
- settlement network: smaller populations than the national average, with predominantly small villages in some areas
- the third most populous provincial city, Miskolc, is located in this region
- rich in natural resources and minerals the basis for the traditional heavy industry
- now various industrial structures, and all branches of manufacturing are present in the region
- chemical (2 biggest chemical conglomerates)
- metallurgy and metal processing
- mechanical engineering industries
- electricity
- food industries
- Underdeveloped transport infrastructure
General aspectsGeneral aspects
structural crisis of heavy industry About one quarter of the country’s unemployed
population is to be found heree the activity ratio remains below 50%, while the most recent
figures suggest unemployment has fallen slightly, to 9.8% Characterised by the dominance of SMEs. Rich in natural attractions: highest mountains in Hungary,
vineyards, wine production, national parks... 150,000 hectares of fallow land Educational/research institutions:
University of Miskolc (with approx. 20.000 students) College of Róbert Károly (Agricultural College)
General aspectsGeneral aspects
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R&D Expenditure in percentage of GDP
(2004)
Regional Innovation Agency Regional Innovation Agency of Northern Hungaryof Northern Hungary
Consists of 5 consortium partners
(NORDA, University of Miskolc, Bay Zoltán Institute of Applied Research, North Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Innocenter Non-Profit Organisation)
Aims at giving an impetus to innovation by managing and coordinating Structural Funds
Its objectives include enhancing the innovation potential of the region
Conceives the innovation strategy of the region (national, transnational)
Defines the regional priorities of the National Innovation Fund Takes part in the management of various Calls for Proposals in the
field of innovation
Mid – Term Development Mid – Term Development Plan Plan oof f tthe Northhe Northernern Hungarian RegionHungarian Region (2007-(2007-2013)2013)
Or Northern Hungary as a techno regionOr Northern Hungary as a techno region
Priorities and related complex Priorities and related complex regional programmesregional programmes
I. Creating a Competitive Economy (Techno – Region) Programme
II. Building Up a Regional Tourist Network, Together with the Region of Northern Great Plain
III. Providing the Conditions of Quality Life and the Integrated Development of Linked Settlements
Components:I.1.Establishing integrated supply networks in the key – industries
of the region „Mecha – Tronics” (Mechanics + Electronics)Chemical Industry
I.2. Creative industry
I.3. Introducing environmental industry
I.4. Developing a regional „Knowledge – based centre”
I.5. Establishing a regional logistics network system
I.6. Promoting business – aid services Risk – capital programmeBusiness – angel servicesConsultative network system
I.I. Creating Competitive Economy Creating Competitive Economy (Techno – Region) Programme(Techno – Region) Programme
Project summary
Activate cooperation between European Energy Clusters by establishing a cooperative learning platform that facilitates the promotion of entrepreneurial innovation.
Pointing out a new concept of clustering, building new cooperation relationships between the most promising and developed EU energy clusters.
•LEARNING
•NETWORKING
•COOPERATION
Project partners
1. CLUSTER DE ENERGIA (Spain)
2. Environmental Cluster Greater Peterborough &East of England (UK)
3. OEC Eco-Energy Cluster Upper Austria (Austria)
4. NOEST Network Eco-Energy Styria (Austria)
5. Bayern Innovativ (Germany)
6. MERINOVA Technology Centre (Finland)
7. ZDE Institute for District Energy (Slovenia)
8. CPI Politecnico Innovazione (Italy)
9. Fundacion LABEIN Research Institute (Spain)
10. NORDA Regional Development Agency (Hungary)
The objectives of CENCE
• fostering the cooperation among the participant Energy clusters to contribute to the creation of an EU Innovation Area.
•Developing a new co-operative learning platform for exploiting synergies, exchanging experience and knowledge and building learning communities
• Supporting networking and transfer of knowledge between participant energy clusters, enterprises, intermediate organisms and cluster organisations
• Identify and analyse success factors and barriers to innovation int the EU Energy Clusters
The The reasons forreasons for taking part in taking part in the projectthe project
Creating an Energy Cluster in Northern Hungary in accordance with the priorities of the Regional Development Plan for 2007-13
Establishment of a Regional Energy Agency relying on the existing partners active in the field of energy, renewable sources of energy (e.g.: College of Agriculture in Gyöngyös, Bay Zoltán Institute for Applied Research)
Stimulating employment in depressed areas of the region Promoting the use of renewable energy (esp. biomass)
in the region
„The Vision”
NORRIS aims to reformulate and strengthen the economic importance of the Kosice-Miskolc axis in this economic and geographic area of Europe by using innovation and technology as a means of breaking down the barriers.
This project represents a unique opportunity to test and implement the RIS process in a cross border environment.
Advantage from disadvantage?Characteristic Features
Similar Local Conditions Strong economic, social and geographical links Similar economic problems
Centre of Heavy Industry in the past More companies broke down Agriculture is less dominant High unemployment (SK: 20%, HU: 11% - 2004) Lack of new jobs Brain-drain and migration of young population Social problems „Nuts 2 level” problems
The NORRIS consortium North Hungarian Regional Develoment Agency (NORDA)
Partners Kosice Self-Governing Region Agency for the Support of Regional Development University of Kosice
B-A-Z County Government Bay Zoltan Foundation for Applied Research University of Miskolc
ITDH Hungary and Slovakia CARTIF, Castilla y Léon Institute of Technology and Regional Policy
PURPOSE AND MAIN OBJECTIVES - To foster regional and economic cohesion within
and between the participating regions
To improve the regions’ competitiveness
To develop the absorption capacity of EU funds
To strengthen transnational and regional co-operation in the field of R&D and innovation
PURPOSE AND MAIN OBJECTIVES - To create an enabling environment for existing SMEs
and innovative start-ups, spin-offs, investors and R&D centres
To identify strategic key areas of innovation support activities and flagship projects
To transfer experience and knowledge from the supporting partner region and connect to the EU networks and programmes
Conclusion
• Innovation is instrumental in closing the gap with other wealthier regions
• The advantage of focusing on renewable energy resources is threefold:
Stimulates sectors with a high value-added
Highly beneficial for employment
Essential in striving to comply with international environmental standards
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