Promocja Bioregionu Małopolska (ProBioM-2) The project is co-financed by the Regional Operational Programme of the Malopolska Region for 2020-2022. The name of the Project: Promotion of the economic potential of BIO - Regions of Małopolska on the international arena (ProBio Małopolska) · Project leader: Fundacja Klaster LifeScience Kraków · Project partner: Fundacja Inicjatyw Innowacyjnych Financial information: · Project budget: PLN 4 471 943.75 · European Funds contribution: PLN 3 801 152.19 · Project duration: 28 months The aim of the Project is to strengthen the competitiveness of SMEs and StartUps, through an integrated programme of the economic offer of the Malopolska BioRegion, linked to a programme to stimulate and support expansion into international markets. The ProBioM2 project is based on the experience of the first ProBio Małopolska project, implemented in 2016-2019. The project relates directly to the opportunities and challenges of the SME sector, characterised by a high rate of change and development and a high cost and risk of starting a business. The project Promotion of the Małopolska Bioregion (ProBioM-2) is an element of the LifeScience Krakow Cluster strategy, the long-term goal of which is to build the position of "Małopolska Bio-Region as a leader among bio-regions in Central and Eastern Europe, having the ability to compete and cooperate with developed regions in Europe. and in the world ". This goal will be achieved in the long term through the existence of an effective "life sciences innovation ecosystem" in Małopolska. The key element of this ecosystem, with the greatest potential for growth on a global scale, is the sector of small and medium-sized enterprises, conducting innovative activities in the area of smart specialisation "life sciences", being at all stages of company development (i.e. from start-up to developed commercial activity).

Model project to explore the potential of digitally driven social innovations for sustainable development in the agricultural sector. The model project explores the extent to which digital technologies can help small farms to improve their market access by creating synergies, thus promoting sustainable development in the agricultural sector and regional cycles, and strengthening the employment and economic potential of small farms.

Community building and business support for remote work in Brandenburg's regions During the first partner meeting, which took place on 20.08.2020 at Coconat in Klein Glien, Bad Belzig, representatives of the city of Bad Belzig, the municipality of Wiesenburg/Mark, Smart Village e.V., Coconat, Netzwerk Zukunftsorte and KoDorf came together to discuss the first steps in the project. The overall feedback on the planned project structure and objectives was very positive. The partners agreed with the project content and planned activities. They also wanted regular partner meetings every two months and regular updates. In terms of content, possible connections to local actors and companies in the Fläming region were discussed and initial contacts were collected and upcoming activities were discussed.

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Plant Energy Optimization Project It is a project for the use of IoT in the process of optimizing the use of electrical energy in the plant.

Under the umbrella of the Innovation Bridge Israel, the Metropole Ruhr would like to deepen its relations and exchange with Israel and the start-up metropolis Tel Aviv. One pillar of the Innovation Bridge is the "Innovation Scouting" project. Business Metropole Ruhr GmbH, together with AHK Israel in Tel Aviv, installed an Innovation Scout for companies in the Metropole Ruhr in November 2017. Rhenus Logistics, thyssenkrupp AG and Vonovia SE are currently involved. On the municipal side, EWG - Essener Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft and Bochum Wirtschaftsentwicklung are also participating in the project. The participating companies agree with BMR on a sector or sub-sector for which the Innovation Scout analyzes the Israeli market and identifies trends. In addition, the Innovation Scout searches for interesting start-ups and technological solutions, identifies contacts and establishes initial contact.

Innovation Bridge North America aims to create a strong network in the innovation ecosystems of the USA and Canada. Following the experience with Innovation Bridge Israel and Innovation Bridge China, BMR is now establishing Innovation Bridge North America to build the bridge from North America to the Ruhr region. Together with the Worldfactory Start-up Center at Ruhr University Bochum and the Chambers of Commerce Abroad in the U.S. and Canada, BMR has developed various formats to make start-up ecosystems, pathways and networking opportunities for regional players, and the potential of internationalization for start-ups visible. As a regional economic development agency for the Ruhr region, BMR aims to support both the settlement of foreign companies in the Metropole Ruhr and the market development of domestic companies in North America. In addition, the Innovation Bridge is intended to generate innovation impulses and cooperation potential for the region. For this reason, BMR is building bridges in regions whose competencies are complementary to those of the Ruhr region, such as the tech hotspots Tel Aviv and Shenzhen - and currently North America. Boston is very strong in the field of medical technology and robotics, while in Canada it is above all the outstanding players in the field of artificial intelligence and IT security. In short: Innovation through cooperation!

With a virtual workshop, Ottobock brings its wheelchairs to digital experience. The products of the Human Mobility business unit can be explored all the way to their spare parts via a 3D platform.

In order to present new products, the medical technology provider BD has previously been at congresses, conferences and on-site with customers. A customized showroom in laboratory design now makes it possible to present products in a digital way, independent of time and place, and to show the entire workflow of an experiment in a virtual environment. Read the user story to find out how the virtual lab was created.

The Smart Country Convention (SCCON for short) is an event organized by Messe Berlin and Bitkom that has been bringing together top representatives from the federal, state and local governments since 2018. At the convention fair, which took place as a live event in the past, everything is about digitization in the public sector. Modern administration, digitalized authorities and networked cities are more important for our economy than ever before. In 2020 and 2021, SCCON was implemented as a special edition with the rooom eventCloud.

With our event software, we continue the virtual event series of the German energy company E.ON. After the successful digital Energy Innovation Days 2020, E.ON uses our tools this year to connect its community. Together, we have created the E.ON Republic of Innovators in a customised design, where virtual events take place throughout the year. In the virtual meeting place, which is accessible free of charge, every member of the community becomes an “innovation citizen” and has the opportunity to network with energy experts and exchange ideas about a sustainable energy world.

hybrid event platform Together with Deutsche Telekom we hosted Telekom Techgrounds, a state-of-the-art digital conference. The event united an international audience on our platform to discuss ecological, economic and societal challenges.