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WHAT FOSTERS INNOVATION ADOPTION BY SMES?
The policy brief in hand presents the highlights of INNOGROW study activity on the enablers and barriers of innovation adoption by rural economy SMEs. The main issues presented are drawn from the survey that was conducted by project partners in their regions. The aim of this policy brief is to provide insight on the current level of innovation capacity of rural economy SMEs, the enabling factors and the obstacles affecting rural SMEs' capacity to invest in new technologies and engage in collaborations, existing and potential benefits of innovation adoption and the impact of innovation on business operations.
INNOVATION SUPPORT CENTRES & RURAL SMES
The provision of business support services in the form of advisory and technical assistance is considered a key enabler for sustainable SMEs development, allowing companies to increase their competitiveness and capacity to access new markets. The mission of the 1st Interregional INNOGROW workshop on 'Innovation support centres', hosted by FLA in Lecco, Italy, was to exchange ideas and experiences on the establishment of innovation support centres and to draw inspiration from successful business support schemes.
STIMULATING INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT
This brief communicates the lessons learned from a series of INNOGROW research and expertise exchange activities focusing on rural SMEs innovative growth. Specifically, it discusses two specific topics related to creating favorable conditions for SMEs to adopt innovative technologies and practices in all stages of design, production and supply of products. The first topic addressed relates to the support SMEs need with patents' use. The second topic addressed relates to support needed by SMEs in determining the feasibility of innovation uptake.
Summary report for participation in third party event for the INNOGROW project
Venelin Dobrev from the team of SZREDA, Bulgaria took part in the group discussion for the third party event „UK Industrial Strategy: Progressing Rural Contributions. Hosted by Rural Enterprise UK" which was organized in Urban Science Building, Newcastle University on the 27th of March (Wednesday). The event began with opening ceremony and presentations of the different aspects of the Industrial Strategy of the UK. After the first two sessions the speakers and participants participated in networking part with discussion.