Norbert Grasselli Director of Communication and International Affairs Észak-Alföld Regional Development Agency 17 June 2009 Creativity and Tradition Észak-Alföld European Regional Development Fund
Facts Population: 1.5 million Youngest population in Hungary GDP: 37% of EU average Convergence objective
Agriculture
Industry Food industry Glass industry Machine industry Pharma industry Electronics IT
R&D University of Debrecen Nuclear Research Institute studentsResearch income: 10 MEUR researchers and lecturers
Structural Funds Regional OP: MEUR ERDF: mainly infrastructure Topics: –Business development: business parks, business incubators, clusters, technology transfer –Transport infrastructue: roads, bycicle roads –Urban development: city center reconstruction, social programs –Human infrastructure: schools, kingergardens, nurseries, medical centers –Natural environment: inland waters, landfills, dumps –NGO: social centers, youth centers
Innovation Financing National Innovation Fund (yearly 142 MEUR) 75% National Program 25% Regional Programs Enterprises 50% Government 50%
Regional Innovation Program Implementing the Regional Innovation Strategy (2007) Funds 2009: 6 MEUR Topics 2009: –R&D partnerships: research institute + enterprise –R&D projects: SMEs –R&D infrastructure development –HR development: school + enterprise –Innocheck: innovation vouchers for SMEs
The „Puszta” UNESCO World Heritage HORTOBÁGY
River Tisza
Spa and Wellness More than 200 thermal wells ( C°) HAJDÚSZOBOSZLÓ
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