1. Knowledge Networks in Upper Austria Julie Porter Centre for Advanced Studies KNetworks Seminar Cardiff University 19/10/2010

2. Outline Upper Austrian Region Dynamic Clusters Intra- & Inter- Cluster Networking Networking Strategies

3. Regional Indicators Location Population Impact of Region

4. Relevance of Industrial Sector

5. Clusters & Networks in Upper Austria

6. Plastics Cluster Organisation 182 Firms in Upper Austria 85 Firms in Lower Austria 28 Firms in Salzburg

7. Evolution of Cluster through Networks Plastics: Sugar Logistics Network Bio-Plastics Cluster Packaging Cluster Energy Efficiency Network International Collaboration

8. Intra-Cluster Collaboration: Plastics

9. Inter-Cluster Collaboration PlasticsAutoHealthMecha- tronics TimberEcoTotal Submitted Projects 837111131 On-going Projects 913917-39 Completed Projects 83641922623253 Total Number of Projects 100682942804323 Total Participating Partners 423319107142372121375

10. International Collaboration

11. Networking Strategy of Clusterland Focus: Non-technological innovations. All Upper Austrian companies can participate. Special attention will be paid to the needs of SMEs.

14. Any Questions