• Since our region is unsurpassed with regard to the number of people working in high tech jobs, we consider it crucial to stay abreast of the newest developments in research and technology.

E-Rain

funded under the Sixth Framework Programme: Coordination Action

This proposal concerns the organization of a Network of Regional Agencies in charge
of the implementation of Regional policy plans. The main idea is to enhance their efficiency and help them to better use public funds for R&D and Innovation, thus contributing to spread an optimal usage of private and public investments. The project intends to define practical methodologies and concrete guidelines for that purposes.


The objectives of the proposal are:

  • to optimize the utilization of R&D funds invested by private and public organizations avoiding bottlenecks and critical aspects generated by inefficient implementation procedures;
  • to establish a European mutual learning platform based on that objective, connecting all those organizations that are involved in the process, with particular attention to new European member states
  • The main objective is, to promote increased and better regional investment in research through mutual learning, coordination and collaboration between regional policies and initiatives, by applying the following: foresight, benchmarking, networking and coordination activities and exchange of personnel.