WORKSHOP SUMMARY REPORT
Paving the way for joint actions in the Danube Region: Sharing good practices
and identifying synergies in research and innovation support – 2nd
Stakeholders’ Workshop of the Danube-INCO.NET
Date: 30-10-2015, 11:30-13:00
Panelists / Facilitators:
Name
Organization
Viktor Nedovic
EUSDR PA7 SG coordinator, Ministry of Education, Science and
Technological Development, Serbia
Karl-Heinz Bechtle
EUSDR PA8 SG coordinator, Ministry of Finance and Economics BadenWürttemberg
Matthias Hack
Ulm Follow-up Group
Ágnes Dobrotka
Danube Chambers of Commerce Association (DCCA)
Alan Paic
Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Zita Majoros
Entreprise Europe Network (EEN), Hungarian National Trading House
Marius-Valentin Niculae
Danube Transnational Programme (DTP)
Elisabeth Sorantin
CEEPUS
Hans Gäng
Danubiz
Raimund Mair
International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River
(ICPDR)
Pitlová Lubica
INT VET Erasmus+ project, Chief State Counsellor Higher Education,
Science and Technology Division
Javier Casado Hebrard
TRAFOON project, University of Hohenheim
Jürgen Raizner
Steinbeis Danube Centre
Contributions from speakers were delivered in the form of elevator pitches
Summary of the session (max. 200 words)
The main focus of the workshop was on fostering research and innovation cooperation in the Danube
Region which closely collates with several priorities of both PA 7 „Knowledge Society” and PA 8
„Competitiveness” of the EUSDR.
Relevant stakeholders and their activities were identified by the Danube-INCO.NET project based on
which recommendations for the exploitation of synergies have been outlined.1 Building on the
analysis, the workshop aimed to bring together research and innovation policy stakeholders in the
Danube Region,
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to reinforce policy dialogue among these stakeholders, facilitating the harmonization of their
priorities, preparing a basis for joint actions,
to support their further involvement in the implementation of the EUSDR,
to promote dialogue within the triple helix (academia-industry-policy).
Since the triple helix model supposes dynamic partnerships among the sectors involved, it could be
an option to support the achievement of priorities defined by the EUSDR, with a special regard to
PA7 & PA8. Even so, Triple Helix initiatives can be implemented with limited financial resources.
Speakers in the form of elevator pitches shared experiences, possible good practices and further
suggestions for future actions regarding the possible means of reinforcing the triple (and quadruple)
helix type of cooperation.
Key messages / lessons learnt (max. 200 words)
 there is a need for improved cooperation among different Priority Area Steering Groups of
the EUSDR
 both the business sphere and the academia shall get more information on the activities and
available opportunities implemented in the frame of the EUSDR, their participation in related
meetings, such as the Annual Fora shall be more intensively promoted
 the involvement of cities, regions as well as the civil society in such actions shall be also
reinforced since they are the end-users of research and innovation projects
 different funds existing in the Danube Region are recommended to be exploited more
efficiently to reach the targets of the EUSDR – the combined use of available funds to enlarge
the scope of projects are also recommended
 communication among stakeholders acting in the field of research and innovation shall be
improved, events gathering them and facilitating the exchange of information are strongly
supported
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For more details, see the report on Mapping of relevant stakeholders describing activities, positions, and good
practices including recommendations for synergies at http://rcisd.eu/stakeholders-mapping/
Next steps / recommendations (max. 200 words)
 PA7 and PA8 will joint SG meeting in December 2015 in Budapest organized back-to-back to
the project General Assembly of Danube-INCO.NET
 In the frame of the Danube-INCO.NET project a major triple helix event is foreseen in 2016
with a thematic focus of bioeconomy and energy. In addition, Danube-INCO.NET aims to take
a pivotal role in supporting policy dialogue among research and innovation stakeholders in
the Danube Region.
 The report on Mapping of stakeholders prepared in the frame of the Danube-INCO.NET
project will be updated including more specific policy recommendations in line with the
discussions of the workshop
Appendices:
 List of participants
 PPT Presentations
 Useful links / other relevant information
Danube-INCO.NET project website: www.danube-inco.net
Mapping of relevant stakeholders describing activities, positions, and good practices including
recommendations for synergies at http://rcisd.eu/stakeholders-mapping/