1. RUnUP The Role of Universities for Economic Development in Urban Poles
URBACT Local Support Group
Baseline Study
Tuesday 17th June 2008
Gateshead International Business Centre

2. Head of Economic Development
Anne Britton
Head of Economic Development
Gateshead Council
Good afternoon – I am Anne Britton and I am Head of Economic Development for Gateshead Council
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3. Introduction Welcome Housekeeping Purpose of today’s meeting
Introduction of attendees
I would like to welcome you to Gateshead International Business Centre and thank you for agreeing to being an important part of this project.
Before we start I would like to draw your attention to a number of housekeeping points.
Firstly, we are not expecting a fire drill today therefore if the alarm sounds, can you please leave the building the way you came in.
The toilets are past the reception on the left hand side of the corridor.
If you would like further refreshments at any time , please help yourselves.
We have received apologies from One north east; NECC and EEF:
Gateshead Council is Lead Partner in an exciting project RUnUP and has been successful in securing funding to make a Final Application to implement a 30 month project.
Part of the proposal is to develop a Local Support Group that is representative of the key players in the transfer of knowledge.
The purpose of today’s meeting is for the Local Support Group to learn more about the RUnUP project, but more importantly, to contribute to the formulation of the baseline study and development of the Local Action Plan.
If we can just go round the table and introduce ourselves.
I will now hand over to Chris Pape who will tell you more about the URBACT Programme
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4. Economic Development Service
Chris Pape
Team Leader
Economic Development Service
Gateshead Council
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5. URBACT II What is it? Timetable Financial
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6. URBACT II – What is it?
Programme to exchange experience among European cities sustainable urban development
Tool for decision makers and practitioners
Dissemination beyond project and programme
Tangible outcomes - not just exchange!
Local Action Plans
Local Support Groups
ERDF projects
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7. URBACT II – Timetable Phase 1 Development Final Application Deadline
6 months from 21st April 2008
Final Application Deadline
21st October 2008
Approval by November 2008?
Phase 2 Implementation
30 months
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8. URBACT II – Financial Total Maximum Project Cost €710,000
Phase € 67,000
Phase € 643,000
Intervention Rate – 70% or 80%
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9. Economic Development Manager
Andrew Tate
Economic Development Manager
Gateshead Council
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10. RUnUP Proposal Aims and Objectives Phase 1 Phase 2 Transnational
Thematic Pole
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11. RUnUP - Proposal The Role of Universities in Urban Poles
Small and medium cities ‘on the edge’
Changing economies
Universities supporting innovation and entrepreneurship
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12. RUnUP – Aims and Objectives
“Triple Helix“ structures and partnerships
Structured support of start-ups
Involvement of universities in development strategies
Increase university knowledge of skills demand
Improve accessibility to information and communication technologies (ICT)
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13. RUnUP – Phase 1 Development Phase – 6 months
Develop Transnational Partnership
Develop Local Support Groups
Undertake Baseline Studies
Produce Local Action Plans
Make Final Application
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14. RUnUP – Phase 2 Implementation Phase – 30 months Launch Event
Transnational Events and Actions
ULSG Events and Actions
Communications
Report and Recommendations
Closing Event
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15. RUnUP – Transnational Min 8 Partners Core Partners
4 competitive; 4 convergence
Core Partners
Gateshead MBC – Lead - competitive
City of Barakaldo – Spain - competitive
Campobasso Municipality – Italy - competitive
City of Solna – Sweden - competitive
Municipality of Patras – Greece - convergence
Recruiting 3 convergence
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16. RUnUP – Thematic Pole
Thematic and methodological support, and to organise capitalisation at programme level building on the URBACT projects’ outputs
Implementation of capitalisation and dissemination activities on a specific theme
Reference arenas – for URBACT projects, urban policy-makers and practitioners
Engines of Growth and Job Creation
Social Inclusion and Governance
Integrated Sustainable Development
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17. Senior Economic Development Officer
Keith Harrison
Senior Economic Development Officer
Gateshead Council
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18. URBACT Local Support Group
Why?
Structure
Triple Helix
Roles
Member Presentation
Timetable
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19. ULSG – Why?
Participation at local level is a core component of the URBACT II methodology for developing urban sustainable development.
Each partner in a thematic network must set up an URBACT Local Support Group (ULSG).
The ULSG will gather the local key stakeholders concerned by the thematic exchanges implemented within the network and by the city’s Local Action Plan to be developed.
ULSG shall follow the network’s activities by receiving reports from the city representatives taking part in the network exchanges.
The overarching aim of the ULSG is to improve the impact of URBACT exchange activities at local level
Previous projects have identified and demonstrated that the creation of a strong local support group, that contributes to the development and delivery of projects at a local level will greatly enhance the success of a project.
Participation at local level is therefore a core component of URBACT II
And
The overarching aim of the Local Support Group is to improve the impact of URBACT at local level.
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20. ULSG – Structure One of the key questions when setting up the ULSG is:
who are the local stakeholders required to successfully design and implement the Local Action Plan?
Need to consolidate a core of strong supporters
Managing Authority
Generators and transferors of knowledge
Final users /beneficiaries
If we are to successfully design and implement a Local Action Plan, that truly reflects the issues around the transfer of knowledge, it is necessary to identify and include the local stakeholders.
We need to consolidate a core of strong supporters that represent the generators and transferors of knowledge and the end users.
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21. ULSG – Triple Helix Gateshead Council Newcastle City Council
ONE North East
NECC
EEF
University of Newcastle University ofNorthumbria RTC North
I think that we have brought together a very knowledgeable and representative group to act as the core supporters at local level.
Gateshead Council is the lead partner and, in keeping with the aims of new Newcastle Gateshead City Development Company, have invited Newcastle City Council to be a member.
One North East will be represented both as URBACT Managing Authority and as the Regional Development Agency.
The Universities of Newcastle and Northumbria and the Regional technology Centre North bring a wealth of experience, expertise and knowledge to the support group.
And
NECC and EEF will represent a large number of businesses who use, could use and/or should benefit from the transfer of knowledge.
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22. ULSG – Role –Phase 1 Development Phase
Key and primary stakeholders should contribute to the development phase in order to provide advice on:
Identification of city-specific needs in the sub-themes dealt with by the project
Experience in the sub-themes dealt with by the project
Input/advice on the baseline study
Input/advice into the work-programme developed by the project, especially as far as the functioning of ULSG and its relationship with the project are concerned
During the Development Phase, the Local Support Group will contribute by:
Helping to compile a summary of what support is currently available
Provide experience of this support
Identify specific gaps, needs and issues
Provide input to the base line study
Help to direct and influence the work-programme for the project.
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23. ULSG – Role –Phase 2 Implementation Stage
The Local Support Group should be become the real “owners” of
the project learning at local level. This should involve:
Taking part in the design and follow up of the Local Action Plan
Identifying and validating inputs like case studies
Taking part in exchanges and reporting back to other stakeholders
Periodic meetings, in terms of preparing partner’s contribution to project
Commenting on final outputs
Testing or piloting certain recommendations
Participating in local web platforms
Acting as local project champions and lobbying for changes
Organising local dissemination events
Obtaining media coverage
   
During the Implementation Phase, the Local Support Group will take ownership of the project at local level and contribute by:
Taking part in the ongoing design and follow up of the Local Action Plan
Identify and validate inputs and case studies
Take part in exchange and reporting to other partners in the project
Regular meetings to discuss progress of the project and issues raised
Testing or piloting certain recommendations
Participating in local web platform
Acting as local project champions
Lobbying for change where necessary
Organising local dissemination event
Obtaining media coverage
Commenting on final outputs and helping construction the final recommendation report
AND
Identifying proposals that could be taken forward as ERDF projects
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24. ULSG – Member Presentation
One North East
Newcastle City Council
Northumbria University
Newcastle University
RTC North
NEEC
EEF
As I have said, I think that we have assembled a strong core representation on the Local Support Group of members who will not only help shape the project but successfully take it forward.
I would Like the members present to just spend a few minutes outlining
Who their organisation is?
What they do in relation to Knowledge Transfer
What issues they can identify in the transfer of knowledge
And
What they feel they will contribute to and also what they want to get out of the project
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25. ULSG – Timetable
I know that all the people and organisations represented here today find themselves extremely busy and their time limited.
I have therefore put together a tentative timetable of meetings for the Local Support group that will take place every 2 months and last for a maximum of a half day – afternoons.
You can populate your diaries with these dates.
The next meeting is scheduled for 2nd September and will discuss and report on the Local Action Plan before it is presented to the transnational partners as part of the Final Application.
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26. BASELINE STUDY VISITS Summer 2008
Clive Winters, Lead Expert, RUnUP
It may appear that there is a lot of work to be undertaken in both the Development and Implementation Phase.
However, as part of the URBACT programme, each project has the support of an URBACT Lead Expert.
The role of the expert is to help and guide the project, provide support and knowledge to each of the partners and help to construct the Final Application.
It is also the role of the Lead Expert to help develop and implement the Action Plans ant local level.
Our Lead Expert is Clive Winter of Coventry Univrsity Enterprises Ltd.
A key requirement of the development phase is to undertake a Baseline Study of all the partners and I would like to invite Clive to explain his role and the Baseline Study.
Clive.
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27. Lead Expert (1) Capitalisation and Dissemination at Programme Level
Thematic Poles
Working Groups, Dissemination Activities
Lead / Thematic Experts
Thematic and Methodological Input
From project development to the implementation of activities and production of outputs
Participation in Thematic Pole
Studies
Practical Research, Synthesis of Material.
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28. Lead Expert (2)
Building and finalising partnership and financial and management structure
Issues and tasks, time planning, objectives etc.
Preparation and Completion of baseline study
State of the Art at European Level, Editing of the study on the 5 phase 1 project partners
Intermediary results for the 5 phase 1 project partners and editing of the Study for partners joining in phase 2
Visit to all project partners, Summary of results and discussion during the 2 Full-day meeting
Final consultations on the results of the Baseline Study, Clear recommendations for the local topics in the second phase with participation of managing authorities, Final version of the study.
Setting up URBACT Local Support Groups
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29. Lead Expert (3)
Dr Clive Winters Assistant Director, Coventry University Enterprises Ltd
CUE is a market leader in the development and facilitation of knowledge based enterprise activity, both in the UK and internationally
Company wide responsibility with direct management of business incubation, design and innovation management activities
Co-Director of Coventry University Institute of Entrepreneurship
Company Director for TruckTrain Knowhow Ltd and UK Unplugged Technology Ltd
Project Manager, Advantage West Midlands
Delivery of West Midlands Regional Foresight Programme and FP5 funded network “Strengthening Academic and Industrial Links”
Project Manager, Government Office for the West Midlands
Management of regional structural funds in Research and Innovation
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30. BASELINE STUDY
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31. Baseline Study (1)
State of the Art at European Level (Expert Responsibility)
The broad Picture
Synthesis of Existing Knowledge
Literature Review
SWOT Assessment (Expert)
State of Play at the Local Level
Gaps
Needs
Expectations
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32. Baseline Study (2) Comparative Assessment/Synthesis (Expert)
What type of network?
What positioning for the partners/LP?
Identification of local priority development opportunities
Stakeholder Analysis
Conclusions and Recommendations (Expert)
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33. Baseline Study (3) Partner Profile Introduction Location Geography
Population
Local Government Structure
Local Government Roles and Responsibilities
Relationship to regional and National Government
Education Structure
Schools Education Structure
Further Education Structure
Higher Education (Universities/Polytechnics) Structure and Institutional description
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34. Baseline Study (4) Industry Structure Business Population
Industry Sectors
Business Support Infrastructure
Knowledge Transfer Programmes and Support Activities
National, regional and Local programmes in support of knowledge transfer and “triple helix” delivered locally
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35. Baseline Study (5) Sources of Information Council/Municipality
Investor Prospectus, Economic Development Strategy
Corporate Plan, Education Policies and Plans
Region
Regional Innovation/Economic Strategy
Regional economic Strategy, Structural Funs,Programming Document
State
Government Papers relating to Education & Skills, Innovation and Management of Local Authorities, City Council, Municipalities
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36. Baseline Study Indicators (1)
European Innovation Scoreboard (Regions)
and
Specific Baseline Study Indicators
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37. Baseline Study Indicators (2)
The European Innovation Scoreboard compares the innovation performance of European regions based on seven indicators:
Tertiary Education
Participation in lifelong learning
Employment in medium-high/tech manufacturing
Employment in high-tech services
Public R&D expenditure
Business R& D expenditure
High-Tech patents
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38. Baseline Study Indicators (3)
Local Indicators ( )
GVA per capita
Stock of VAT registered businesses
New VAT registered businesses
De-Registrations of VAT businesses
% of local people (16-74) with highest qualification level (4/5 degree level) attained
Unemployment %
GDI per Head
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39. BASELINE STUDY WORKSHOP
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40. Some Key Questions…
What are the specific challenges facing the local authority (its Local Government, Higher Education Partners and Businesses) in the knowledge economy?
What previous projects and strategies have been implemented
What is/remains to be done? For which current problems are innovative new solutions and integrated action necessary?
Which key players should be involved in the development and later implementation of a Local Action Plan?
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41. The Knowledge Economy
“...a strategic goal for the next decade, to become the most dynamic and competitive knowledge based economy in the world” (Lisbon 2000 EU Council Strategy Objective)
The Knowledge economy relies on the transfer of knowledge from those who generate it to those who use it and can build on it. (A broad based innovation strategy for the EU)
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42. The Role of Universities in the Knowledge Economy
Development of links between universities and civil society would be conducive to a better uptake of innovation at local and regional levels (Delivering on the modernisation agenda of universities)
Recommendations for Action.
Build up concrete synergies between universities and surrounding society (companies , Chambers of Commerce etc.)
Encourage Universities to take a leading role in regional and local development and use structural funds as incentives to this effect.
(Universities Role in the Exchange and Transfer of Knowledge with Industry and Society; European Universities: Enhancing Europe’s Research Base)
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43. The Role of Universities in the Knowledge Economy
New Knowledge can be generated by applying existing knowledge and know how to new circumstances. One policy challenge is making the university skills set available to those in the local economy that would benefit from it.
The Entrepreneurial role of universities as sources of spin-offs and start-up companies. (European Universities: Enhancing Europe’s Research Base)
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44. Extending the Knowledge Economy
Exchange of knowledge with industry and within society is not the responsibility of the universities alone. Companies, national, regional and local authorities, business promotion agencies, private and public joint venture investors and other stakeholders must be active in creating the infrastructure and surrounding environment. (European Universities: Enhancing Europe’s Research Base)
All forms of innovation need to be promoted, for innovation comes in many forms other than technological innovation, including organisational innovation and innovation in services. (A broad based innovation strategy for the EU)
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45. Medium Sized Cities and Urban Areas
In the European Union over 60% of the population live in urban areas of over 50,000 inhabitants many of which can be classified as medium-sized cities.
Medium-Sized Cities that have a strong knowledge base and innovation culture are more likely to gain from strong localisation economies .Medium-Sized Cities with a university or a regional services function are likely to be at a considerable advantage. (Roles and Potential of English-Medium Sized Cities)
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46. Knowledge Application and the Local Economy
A successful local economy is one in which significant numbers of local firms adapt to new market and technological opportunities by introducing commercially successful new products or production processes repeatedly over time. (Universities, Innovation and the Competitiveness of Local Economies)
The university role in local innovation processes depends on what kind of industrial transformation is occurring in the local economy. New industry formation, transplantation, industry diversification and industry upgrading are each associated with a different pattern of technology take-up and with a different set of university contributions (Universities, Innovation and the Competitiveness of Local Economies)
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47. Some Key Questions…
What are the specific challenges facing the local authority (its Local Government, Higher Education Partners and Businesses) in the knowledge economy?
What previous projects and strategies have been implemented
What is/remains to be done? For which current problems are innovative new solutions and integrated action necessary?
Which key players should be involved in the development and later implementation of a Local Action Plan?
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48. CONTACT DETAILS Dr Clive Winters Assistant Director
Coventry University Enterprises Ltd
The Technocentre, Puma Way
Coventry University Technology Park
Coventry CV1 2TT, UK
Tel +44 (0)
Fax +44 (0)
CONTACT DETAILS
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49. Anne Britton Summary and Next Steps
I am encouraged that there is a considerable amount of expertise and competence within the core Local Support Group and that this is backed by advice and support from Clive.
You have all demonstrated today a willingness to contribute to making the project a success and the next step is to develop and produce the Final Application which has to be submitted by the 21st October.
The Local Support group will have the opportunity to further contribute to this process and to approve the Local Action Plan which will be developed as part of the Final Application.
We are confident that the Final Application will gain approval and that we will receive funding for the Implementation Stage and be able to deliver a worthwhile project.
I would again like to thank everyone for their contribution today and for agreeing to support the project by being on the Local Support Group.
We will keep you updated about the progress being made and I look forward to meeting with you again as the project progresses.
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