1. Inter-Regional Collaboration and Collective Innovation between Space and Non-Space Sectors in Europe Open Days 2010 Workshop 6B40 Brussels October, 6th 2010

2. Regional Convergence Platforms for Non-Traditional Collaboration between Space and Non-Space Peter Bütfering CEO, European Space Innovation AG Open Days 2010, Brussels October 6, 2010 Workshop 06B40

3. © European Space Innovation AG, October 2010 Page 3 Spaceflight evolved from political environment The post war era with ambitious projects Developed technologies and capabilities for spaceflight Space became a scientific and commercial venture Built on developed capabilities for peaceful purposes Success story over 30 years of space in Europe Today Europe is a strong international partner Space will become a more societal quest and issue Increasing cooperation ESA/EU European Space Policy New horizons for Europe Space - An Option for Future

4. © European Space Innovation AG, October 2010 Page 4 Space in Europe is: Technology driver: e.g. cutting edge solutions Scientific expertise: e.g. solar system Service provider for society and EU: e.g. earth observation Think tank and workshop for visions: e.g. exploration Business case: e.g. satcom Space in Europe is: Public Sector Commercial Sector PPP Space in Europe is: Element of societal and cultural self-conception of European citizens Organised by ESA, EU and national agencies Implemented with space industries and research institutes Space Today – an European Quest

5. © European Space Innovation AG, October 2010 Page 5 New Challenges Climate change / environment Economic development EU 2020 Strategy New Options Technologie Transfer / Spin-in Collaboration between space and non-space Increasing private space activities New Stakeholders New Stakehoders do not play a role in the established space community New Stakeholders play an oustanding role in technological or market segments outside the space arena New stakeholders offer sufficient potential for topical synergies New Stakeholder for Space

6. © European Space Innovation AG, October 2010 Page 6 Different points of reference Global/International EU / ESA National Regional Participation of regional players Institutes Companies Initiatives Regional networks Nereus Eurisy Space regions / Space clusters (e.g. Bremen, Toulouse, Noordwijk) Regions – Already Part of European Space Activities

7. © European Space Innovation AG, October 2010 Page 7 Leading role of regions concerning innovation and knowledge European regions are the most fertile environment for innovation Well developed innovation networks are key significance Research, knowledge, dynamic SME are better set in motion on regional level Reservoir for new collaboration scenarios with the space sector Technological developments Research capabilities Collaboration models From supplier to trigger of innovation Use of space services Regions – New Sources for European Space

8. © European Space Innovation AG, October 2010 Page 8 All Regions are individual Diverse variety and profiles among European regions Different core competencies Different tools for activation and organisation of innovation Challenge: to start from the regional set-up Approach potential space minds Find the hidden champions Organise the fit between space and non-space actors Enabling common project developments SpaceInnovation Saar Concerted initiative of regional players Ministry of Economic and Science was project initiator Supported by EFRE 20072008 Regions – Individual Approaches

9. © European Space Innovation AG, October 2010 Page 9 Enabling Process Identification of mediators Evaluation of added value sectors Selection of the strategic key elements Supporting Process Mitigation of administrative and organisational obstacles Moderation and facilitation of project development Benefit for Regions Access to space sector and contributor to European space New momentum for regional core capabilities Benefit for Space New innovation partners Smart and efficient solutions fulfilling space requirements Regional Convergence Activities

10. © European Space Innovation AG, October 2010 Page 10 Logistics IT Cluster Research institute and industries New solutions for transportation and storage in space Nanotechnology Biozide surfaces from clinical environment SME and regional nano-cluster New solutions for protection of surfaces in space Medical Diagnostic Medical devices for muscle diagnostics SME New technical solutions for health care in space Examples

11. © European Space Innovation AG, October 2010 Page 11 SpaceInnovation Apporach Research Space Programmes Partnerships Agencies Customised Solutions Network Saar/Space Prime Partner Output Space Industries Contracts Clusters Science R&D SME/Industries Saarland Cooperation Projects Segment Cooperation Contracts

12. © European Space Innovation AG, October 2010 Page 12 Collaboration Complementary approach between two or more regions Exchange experiences and share networks Collective Innovation Partnering for distinctive projects Networks of Innovation Joint efforts for common projects with space attitude Cooperation with other networks Supplement for existing networks F f Inter-regional Approach

13. © European Space Innovation AG, October 2010 Page 13 European Regions can become innovation partner for space High potential in knowledge, technologies and innovation Mediators support tapping new resources and development Grassroots development amends European space activities Systematic and sustainable approachs is mandatory Close cooperation and linkage with space Smart and moderated processes Regions are the driver for their individual link to space Set-up of the regional agenda for space collaboration Starting with their own profile - activate the best from non-space Conclusion

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