D.G. for Technological Development and Innovation, Government of Cantabria Technological Governance Plan – TGP Santiago Garcia

The Gobernance Plan , acting as an engine for the development of new technological projects. It is embedded in the R&D and Innovation Regional Plan. SETTING THE BASIS

1.INTEGRAL MANAGEMENT OF THE WATER CYCLE. 2.INDUSTRIAL, BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN OF CANTABRIA 3.ACCESS TO DECENT ACCOMMODATION 4.PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM 5.EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM 6.RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND SELF SOSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 7.TURISM EXCELLENCE WITHIN CANTABRIA 8.INFRASTRUCTURES AND TRANSPORT 9.SOCIAL AND GENDER EQUALITY 10.IMPROVEMENT OF THE PUBLIC CUSTOMER SERVICE 11.CREATION OF A NEW REGIONAL PUBLIC SECTOR 12.COMILLAS PROJECT MAIN PILLARS IN THE TECHNOLOGICAL GOVERNANCE PLAN

R&D STRATEGIC THEMES

BUSINESS SCENARY R&D+i Regional plan EVOLVING COMPANIES TRADITIONAL SECTOR NEW COMPANIES BUSINESS BASED IN R&D AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS BUSINESS BASED IN PRODUCTION TRADITIONAL SECTOR BUSINESS WITH HIGH R&D ACTIVITY CURRENT STRUCTURE EXPECTED STRUCTURE 8% Employment rate

BASICS OF TGP Definition: Regional government initiative aiming to increase the number of R&D projects based on the 12 main pillars with goal of creation of new business in the region. 12 MAIN PILLARS FOR THE TECHNOLOGICAL GOVERNANCE PLAN R&D PROJECTS SPIN OFF AND OUT OF NEW COMPANIES AND PRODUCTS

Development of new industrial sectors in Cantabria with a high tech component. Reinforcement of the collaborative culture public-private, i.e. Academia- Industry. Contribute to the technological added value to the community HEADLINES IN THE TGP

Deeper exploration of the main themes in the TGP. Promotion of R&D and innovation within Industries. Favouring the transfer of technology from Universities and technological centres to Industries. Reinforcement of the development of the Technological Business Park in Cantabria. TGP OBJECTIVES

The main beneficiaries will have their business and investment based in Cantabria: Companies Tech Centres Research groups MAIN BENEFICIARIES

Tech projects with a clear added value to the main pillars of TGP. Clear value for the community in case of spinning out a product. Clear market potential by means of size, competence, … etc. Promotion of a collaborative culture amount Industries and between Industria-Academia. Technical and economical project feasibility studies towards a product spin out. Feasibility studies of a competent business plan. PROJECT EVALUATION RULES (I) FOR ALL:

Projects reinforcing the technological identity of Cantabria. Experience of the applicants within the specific area of expertise. Scientific, tech, and business capabilities. Multidisciplinary team when product developing. Excellent knowledge of the state of the art. Degree of business specialization of the spin off companies and added value to Cantabria. PROJECT EVALUATION RULES(II) SPECIFIC RULES:

Funding support up to 70% FUNDING SCHEMES SUPPORT TO PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS SUPPORT TO THE SPIN OFF COMPANIES Venture capital Shared loans Business Angels: partners sought External financial agents for R&D projects

Regional Government: Encouraging and promoting the participation of the companies in R&D projects: FACILITATING PROMOTING Business and entrepreneurs: They will select the most suitable and profitable technical projects with institutional support. CONCLUSIONS

RESULTS 44 presented projects with a total investment of 7 m 17 approved projects with a total investment of 2,5 m and public regional funds of 1,2 m

COMILLAS PROJECT Partners: UC: Grupo de Tecnología de la Edificación (GTED) Chempro S.L. Montañesa de Desinfección S.L Triax S.A Consultoría y Software Innova S.L Estudio de Ingeniería Dynamis S.L Budget: 300k Based on p illar 12 of the TGP: Development of non-destructive methodology. Structure monitoring. Technologies for the mechanical characterisation of components. Internet monitoring work system. Development of a data base and data management systems.

E-CROTAL BOVINO PROJECT Pillar 6 of the TGP: Rural development electronic traceability Temperature Conductivity Level Milk storage Sending data structure Alarm generation system Texting system to mobiles Partner: TTI NORTE S.L. Budget: 180k Data acquire equipment Milk Tank

EMERGING FLUVIAL IMAGES PROJECT Partners: Teican Medioambiental S.L. UC: Grupo de Ingeniería Oceanográfica y de Costas (GIOC) Budget: 180k Pillar1 INTEGRAL MANAGEMENT OF THE WATER CYCLE. Hydrodynamic variables control (level, speed and caudal) Capture of video digital images in real time. Development of a network of river basin. Management of the Water Highway.

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