1 An example of synergies: CLUSTHERM Central European Thermal Water Research Cluster INNOVA Észak-alföld Regional Innovation Agency Márta Völgyiné Nadabán Regions of Knowledge

2 17/02/2014 What is the cluster about … Strategic objective: to set up a new research driven cluster in Central Europe on thermal water utilization. What is behind it: a)Increase the use of renewable energy resources b) The utilization of thermal water Geothermal heat can be used in buildings, greenhouses, spas and other traditional direct use facilities instead of fossil fuels or electricity. Regions of Knowledge

3 17/02/2014 Partnership … Enterprises Research entities Regional authorities Expert organization Regions of Knowledge

4 17/02/2014 Activities to be done … Creating the basis for the cluster on regional and international level Scientific board for methodological and scientific support Working group for professionals Partnership building seminar Study visit Preparing joint actions for the action plan High Level Commission composed of regional, national and EU level policy makers to ensure to political support for the outcomes Creating strategy and cooperation projects Analysis on reserach actors, R&D regulations and resources Action plan Regions of Knowledge

5 17/02/2014 Synergies in Észak-alföld Region … Creating the basis for the cluster on regional and international level In Észak-alföld Region the Structural Fund supported the regional extension and further activities of the CLUSTHERM Creating strategy and cooperation projects Membership - European Geothermal Energy Council Contribution to the European Technology Platform – Renewable Heating & Cooling - GEOTHERMAL PANEL Regions of Knowledge

6 17/02/2014 Thank you for your attention! Márta Völgyiné Nadabán Regions of Knowledge