1. Innovation and Technological Development in regional networks Dynamic ICT knowledge exchange through interregional networks.

2. Background in the regions Many actors from public and private sectors Create sustainable regional networking for innovative development Regions are drivers for economic development Regional cooperation ensures growth Efficient clustering involving multi-sectoral linkages Stronger regional networks to stimulate up- take of new technologies

3. Background in the regions Need to support SMEs E-business on ”stand-by” SMEs connected to the Internet They use e-mail and maybe a webiste Awareness ok – but knowledge is lacking Similar situation in most regions Everyone tries to solve the same problem on their own. Too ”low-Tech” for FP5

4. FP6 Very large proposals Long term focus Heavy economy Focus on SME’s (15% of budget) Build in paradox’es

5. SME’s Innovation Speed of decision Flexible Often micro <10 empl. Used to networking Forced to focus on short time pay back. FP6 out of reach

6. How to fit together Time EU National Regional Local SME’s

7. Content Information and communication platform New methods of handling flow of information New methods of managing networks Space for funding of micro-projects

8. Benefits for SME’s Support to new methods of work Facilitate access for actors to innovative networks A platform for SMEs in FP6 Facilitate access to future IP and NOE

9. Benefits for the regions Stimulate regional cooperation Obtain greater growth potential in SMEs Based on the situation today Combines known technology in new ways by bringing people together. Activates the power of existing networks Share knowledge at all levels

10. Benefits for the Commision A sustainable regional network cooperation Facilitating SME’s role in FP6 High impact dissemination platform Ignites regional e-economy from the buttom Strong connection to national initiatives Integrating existing projects and networks A path to the SME eco-system It will work !

11. Where are we now Full support from 5 Danish counties (involving public and private sector partners) The North of Denmark EU-office to facilitate project administrative management Ideas for structure and content

12. Now we are looking for partners! write a mail to: finn@interservice.dk cp@aalborg.dk