RUnUP The Role of Universities for Economic Development in Urban Poles URBACT Local Support Group Baseline Study Tuesday 17th June 2008 Gateshead International Business Centre

Head of Economic Development Anne Britton Head of Economic Development Gateshead Council Good afternoon – I am Anne Britton and I am Head of Economic Development for Gateshead Council The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Introduction Welcome Housekeeping Purpose of today’s meeting Introduction of attendees I would like to welcome you to Gateshead International Business Centre and thank you for agreeing to being an important part of this project. Before we start I would like to draw your attention to a number of housekeeping points. Firstly, we are not expecting a fire drill today therefore if the alarm sounds, can you please leave the building the way you came in. The toilets are past the reception on the left hand side of the corridor. If you would like further refreshments at any time , please help yourselves. We have received apologies from One north east; NECC and EEF: Gateshead Council is Lead Partner in an exciting project RUnUP and has been successful in securing funding to make a Final Application to implement a 30 month project. Part of the proposal is to develop a Local Support Group that is representative of the key players in the transfer of knowledge. The purpose of today’s meeting is for the Local Support Group to learn more about the RUnUP project, but more importantly, to contribute to the formulation of the baseline study and development of the Local Action Plan. If we can just go round the table and introduce ourselves. I will now hand over to Chris Pape who will tell you more about the URBACT Programme The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Economic Development Service Chris Pape Team Leader Economic Development Service Gateshead Council The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

URBACT II What is it? Timetable Financial The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

URBACT II – What is it? Programme to exchange experience among European cities sustainable urban development Tool for decision makers and practitioners Dissemination beyond project and programme Tangible outcomes - not just exchange! Local Action Plans Local Support Groups ERDF projects The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

URBACT II – Timetable Phase 1 Development Final Application Deadline 6 months from 21st April 2008 Final Application Deadline 21st October 2008 Approval by November 2008? Phase 2 Implementation 30 months The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

URBACT II – Financial Total Maximum Project Cost €710,000 Phase 1 € 67,000 Phase 2 € 643,000 Intervention Rate – 70% or 80% The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Economic Development Manager Andrew Tate Economic Development Manager Gateshead Council The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

RUnUP Proposal Aims and Objectives Phase 1 Phase 2 Transnational Thematic Pole The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

RUnUP - Proposal The Role of Universities in Urban Poles Small and medium cities ‘on the edge’ Changing economies Universities supporting innovation and entrepreneurship The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

RUnUP – Aims and Objectives “Triple Helix“ structures and partnerships Structured support of start-ups Involvement of universities in development strategies Increase university knowledge of skills demand Improve accessibility to information and communication technologies (ICT) The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

RUnUP – Phase 1 Development Phase – 6 months Develop Transnational Partnership Develop Local Support Groups Undertake Baseline Studies Produce Local Action Plans Make Final Application The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

RUnUP – Phase 2 Implementation Phase – 30 months Launch Event Transnational Events and Actions ULSG Events and Actions Communications Report and Recommendations Closing Event The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

RUnUP – Transnational Min 8 Partners Core Partners 4 competitive; 4 convergence Core Partners Gateshead MBC – Lead - competitive City of Barakaldo – Spain - competitive Campobasso Municipality – Italy - competitive City of Solna – Sweden - competitive Municipality of Patras – Greece - convergence Recruiting 3 convergence The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

RUnUP – Thematic Pole Thematic and methodological support, and to organise capitalisation at programme level building on the URBACT projects’ outputs Implementation of capitalisation and dissemination activities on a specific theme Reference arenas – for URBACT projects, urban policy-makers and practitioners Engines of Growth and Job Creation Social Inclusion and Governance Integrated Sustainable Development The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Senior Economic Development Officer Keith Harrison Senior Economic Development Officer Gateshead Council The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

URBACT Local Support Group Why? Structure Triple Helix Roles Member Presentation Timetable The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

ULSG – Why? Participation at local level is a core component of the URBACT II methodology for developing urban sustainable development. Each partner in a thematic network must set up an URBACT Local Support Group (ULSG). The ULSG will gather the local key stakeholders concerned by the thematic exchanges implemented within the network and by the city’s Local Action Plan to be developed. ULSG shall follow the network’s activities by receiving reports from the city representatives taking part in the network exchanges. The overarching aim of the ULSG is to improve the impact of URBACT exchange activities at local level Previous projects have identified and demonstrated that the creation of a strong local support group, that contributes to the development and delivery of projects at a local level will greatly enhance the success of a project. Participation at local level is therefore a core component of URBACT II And The overarching aim of the Local Support Group is to improve the impact of URBACT at local level. The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

ULSG – Structure One of the key questions when setting up the ULSG is: who are the local stakeholders required to successfully design and implement the Local Action Plan? Need to consolidate a core of strong supporters Managing Authority Generators and transferors of knowledge Final users /beneficiaries If we are to successfully design and implement a Local Action Plan, that truly reflects the issues around the transfer of knowledge, it is necessary to identify and include the local stakeholders. We need to consolidate a core of strong supporters that represent the generators and transferors of knowledge and the end users. The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

ULSG – Triple Helix Gateshead Council Newcastle City Council ONE North East NECC EEF University of Newcastle University ofNorthumbria RTC North I think that we have brought together a very knowledgeable and representative group to act as the core supporters at local level. Gateshead Council is the lead partner and, in keeping with the aims of new Newcastle Gateshead City Development Company, have invited Newcastle City Council to be a member. One North East will be represented both as URBACT Managing Authority and as the Regional Development Agency. The Universities of Newcastle and Northumbria and the Regional technology Centre North bring a wealth of experience, expertise and knowledge to the support group. And NECC and EEF will represent a large number of businesses who use, could use and/or should benefit from the transfer of knowledge. The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

ULSG – Role –Phase 1 Development Phase Key and primary stakeholders should contribute to the development phase in order to provide advice on: Identification of city-specific needs in the sub-themes dealt with by the project Experience in the sub-themes dealt with by the project Input/advice on the baseline study Input/advice into the work-programme developed by the project, especially as far as the functioning of ULSG and its relationship with the project are concerned During the Development Phase, the Local Support Group will contribute by: Helping to compile a summary of what support is currently available Provide experience of this support Identify specific gaps, needs and issues Provide input to the base line study Help to direct and influence the work-programme for the project. The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

ULSG – Role –Phase 2 Implementation Stage The Local Support Group should be become the real “owners” of the project learning at local level. This should involve: Taking part in the design and follow up of the Local Action Plan Identifying and validating inputs like case studies Taking part in exchanges and reporting back to other stakeholders Periodic meetings, in terms of preparing partner’s contribution to project Commenting on final outputs Testing or piloting certain recommendations Participating in local web platforms Acting as local project champions and lobbying for changes Organising local dissemination events Obtaining media coverage     During the Implementation Phase, the Local Support Group will take ownership of the project at local level and contribute by: Taking part in the ongoing design and follow up of the Local Action Plan Identify and validate inputs and case studies Take part in exchange and reporting to other partners in the project Regular meetings to discuss progress of the project and issues raised Testing or piloting certain recommendations Participating in local web platform Acting as local project champions Lobbying for change where necessary Organising local dissemination event Obtaining media coverage Commenting on final outputs and helping construction the final recommendation report AND Identifying proposals that could be taken forward as ERDF projects The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

ULSG – Member Presentation One North East Newcastle City Council Northumbria University Newcastle University RTC North NEEC EEF As I have said, I think that we have assembled a strong core representation on the Local Support Group of members who will not only help shape the project but successfully take it forward. I would Like the members present to just spend a few minutes outlining Who their organisation is? What they do in relation to Knowledge Transfer What issues they can identify in the transfer of knowledge And What they feel they will contribute to and also what they want to get out of the project The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

ULSG – Timetable I know that all the people and organisations represented here today find themselves extremely busy and their time limited. I have therefore put together a tentative timetable of meetings for the Local Support group that will take place every 2 months and last for a maximum of a half day – afternoons. You can populate your diaries with these dates. The next meeting is scheduled for 2nd September and will discuss and report on the Local Action Plan before it is presented to the transnational partners as part of the Final Application. The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

BASELINE STUDY VISITS Summer 2008 Clive Winters, Lead Expert, RUnUP It may appear that there is a lot of work to be undertaken in both the Development and Implementation Phase. However, as part of the URBACT programme, each project has the support of an URBACT Lead Expert. The role of the expert is to help and guide the project, provide support and knowledge to each of the partners and help to construct the Final Application. It is also the role of the Lead Expert to help develop and implement the Action Plans ant local level. Our Lead Expert is Clive Winter of Coventry Univrsity Enterprises Ltd. A key requirement of the development phase is to undertake a Baseline Study of all the partners and I would like to invite Clive to explain his role and the Baseline Study. Clive. The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Lead Expert (1) Capitalisation and Dissemination at Programme Level Thematic Poles Working Groups, Dissemination Activities Lead / Thematic Experts Thematic and Methodological Input From project development to the implementation of activities and production of outputs Participation in Thematic Pole Studies Practical Research, Synthesis of Material. The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Lead Expert (2) Building and finalising partnership and financial and management structure Issues and tasks, time planning, objectives etc. Preparation and Completion of baseline study State of the Art at European Level, Editing of the study on the 5 phase 1 project partners Intermediary results for the 5 phase 1 project partners and editing of the Study for partners joining in phase 2 Visit to all project partners, Summary of results and discussion during the 2 Full-day meeting Final consultations on the results of the Baseline Study, Clear recommendations for the local topics in the second phase with participation of managing authorities, Final version of the study. Setting up URBACT Local Support Groups The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Lead Expert (3) Dr Clive Winters Assistant Director, Coventry University Enterprises Ltd CUE is a market leader in the development and facilitation of knowledge based enterprise activity, both in the UK and internationally Company wide responsibility with direct management of business incubation, design and innovation management activities Co-Director of Coventry University Institute of Entrepreneurship Company Director for TruckTrain Knowhow Ltd and UK Unplugged Technology Ltd Project Manager, Advantage West Midlands Delivery of West Midlands Regional Foresight Programme and FP5 funded network “Strengthening Academic and Industrial Links” Project Manager, Government Office for the West Midlands Management of regional structural funds in Research and Innovation The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

BASELINE STUDY The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Baseline Study (1) State of the Art at European Level (Expert Responsibility) The broad Picture Synthesis of Existing Knowledge Literature Review SWOT Assessment (Expert) State of Play at the Local Level Gaps Needs Expectations The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Baseline Study (2) Comparative Assessment/Synthesis (Expert) What type of network? What positioning for the partners/LP? Identification of local priority development opportunities Stakeholder Analysis Conclusions and Recommendations (Expert) The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Baseline Study (3) Partner Profile Introduction Location Geography Population Local Government Structure Local Government Roles and Responsibilities Relationship to regional and National Government Education Structure Schools Education Structure Further Education Structure Higher Education (Universities/Polytechnics) Structure and Institutional description The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Baseline Study (4) Industry Structure Business Population Industry Sectors Business Support Infrastructure Knowledge Transfer Programmes and Support Activities National, regional and Local programmes in support of knowledge transfer and “triple helix” delivered locally The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Baseline Study (5) Sources of Information Council/Municipality Investor Prospectus, Economic Development Strategy Corporate Plan, Education Policies and Plans Region Regional Innovation/Economic Strategy Regional economic Strategy, Structural Funs,Programming Document State Government Papers relating to Education & Skills, Innovation and Management of Local Authorities, City Council, Municipalities The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Baseline Study Indicators (1) European Innovation Scoreboard (Regions) and Specific Baseline Study Indicators The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Baseline Study Indicators (2) The European Innovation Scoreboard compares the innovation performance of European regions based on seven indicators: Tertiary Education Participation in lifelong learning Employment in medium-high/tech manufacturing Employment in high-tech services Public R&D expenditure Business R& D expenditure High-Tech patents The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Baseline Study Indicators (3) Local Indicators (2000-2007) GVA per capita Stock of VAT registered businesses New VAT registered businesses De-Registrations of VAT businesses % of local people (16-74) with highest qualification level (4/5 degree level) attained Unemployment % GDI per Head The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

BASELINE STUDY WORKSHOP The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Some Key Questions… What are the specific challenges facing the local authority (its Local Government, Higher Education Partners and Businesses) in the knowledge economy? What previous projects and strategies have been implemented What is/remains to be done? For which current problems are innovative new solutions and integrated action necessary? Which key players should be involved in the development and later implementation of a Local Action Plan? The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

The Knowledge Economy “...a strategic goal for the next decade, to become the most dynamic and competitive knowledge based economy in the world” (Lisbon 2000 EU Council Strategy Objective) The Knowledge economy relies on the transfer of knowledge from those who generate it to those who use it and can build on it. (A broad based innovation strategy for the EU) The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

The Role of Universities in the Knowledge Economy Development of links between universities and civil society would be conducive to a better uptake of innovation at local and regional levels (Delivering on the modernisation agenda of universities) Recommendations for Action. Build up concrete synergies between universities and surrounding society (companies , Chambers of Commerce etc.) Encourage Universities to take a leading role in regional and local development and use structural funds as incentives to this effect. (Universities Role in the Exchange and Transfer of Knowledge with Industry and Society; European Universities: Enhancing Europe’s Research Base) The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

The Role of Universities in the Knowledge Economy New Knowledge can be generated by applying existing knowledge and know how to new circumstances. One policy challenge is making the university skills set available to those in the local economy that would benefit from it. The Entrepreneurial role of universities as sources of spin-offs and start-up companies. (European Universities: Enhancing Europe’s Research Base) The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Extending the Knowledge Economy Exchange of knowledge with industry and within society is not the responsibility of the universities alone. Companies, national, regional and local authorities, business promotion agencies, private and public joint venture investors and other stakeholders must be active in creating the infrastructure and surrounding environment. (European Universities: Enhancing Europe’s Research Base) All forms of innovation need to be promoted, for innovation comes in many forms other than technological innovation, including organisational innovation and innovation in services. (A broad based innovation strategy for the EU) The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Medium Sized Cities and Urban Areas In the European Union over 60% of the population live in urban areas of over 50,000 inhabitants many of which can be classified as medium-sized cities. Medium-Sized Cities that have a strong knowledge base and innovation culture are more likely to gain from strong localisation economies .Medium-Sized Cities with a university or a regional services function are likely to be at a considerable advantage. (Roles and Potential of English-Medium Sized Cities) The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Knowledge Application and the Local Economy A successful local economy is one in which significant numbers of local firms adapt to new market and technological opportunities by introducing commercially successful new products or production processes repeatedly over time. (Universities, Innovation and the Competitiveness of Local Economies) The university role in local innovation processes depends on what kind of industrial transformation is occurring in the local economy. New industry formation, transplantation, industry diversification and industry upgrading are each associated with a different pattern of technology take-up and with a different set of university contributions (Universities, Innovation and the Competitiveness of Local Economies) The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Some Key Questions… What are the specific challenges facing the local authority (its Local Government, Higher Education Partners and Businesses) in the knowledge economy? What previous projects and strategies have been implemented What is/remains to be done? For which current problems are innovative new solutions and integrated action necessary? Which key players should be involved in the development and later implementation of a Local Action Plan? The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

CONTACT DETAILS Dr Clive Winters Assistant Director Coventry University Enterprises Ltd The Technocentre, Puma Way Coventry University Technology Park Coventry CV1 2TT, UK Tel +44 (0) 24 76236812 Fax +44 (0) 24 76236388 Email: c.winters@coventry.ac.uk CONTACT DETAILS The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP

Anne Britton Summary and Next Steps I am encouraged that there is a considerable amount of expertise and competence within the core Local Support Group and that this is backed by advice and support from Clive. You have all demonstrated today a willingness to contribute to making the project a success and the next step is to develop and produce the Final Application which has to be submitted by the 21st October. The Local Support group will have the opportunity to further contribute to this process and to approve the Local Action Plan which will be developed as part of the Final Application. We are confident that the Final Application will gain approval and that we will receive funding for the Implementation Stage and be able to deliver a worthwhile project. I would again like to thank everyone for their contribution today and for agreeing to support the project by being on the Local Support Group. We will keep you updated about the progress being made and I look forward to meeting with you again as the project progresses. THE END The URBACT II Operation Programme The Role of Universities (2007-20013) for Economic Development in Urban Poles - RUnUP