1. 3 RIP thematic categories: 11th Sept 2014, Varna (BG) I.Eco-Voucher schemes to foster eco- management and eco-innovation Speakers: PL, CZ II. Cluster development for eco-innovation & eco- management Speakers: UK, SI III. Stakeholder platform for eco-innovation & eco- management Speakers: EE, AT Regional Implementation Plans

2. I. Eco-Voucher schemes to foster eco-management and eco-innovation Improvement of existing voucher schemes by Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region Rafał Modrzewski (PL, PP 02) 11th Sept 2014, Varna (BG) RIP themes

3. * The Polish RIP THEME visualised * A picture says more than 1.000 words 311th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

4. I. WHY The need for:  co-operation  innovation  knowledge transfer 411th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

5. II. OUR SOLUTION (= our RIP measure)  Promoting regional R&D potential  Open for external SMEs  Pro-ecological services and products 511th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

6. III. Inspired by RECOMMEND  good practice from the South Moravian Innovation Center  Study visits and meetings with experts  Thematic talks with regional stakeholders 611th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

7. IV. STATUS QUO of our RIP implementation  final version accepted  key stakeholders engaged  possible financing from regional and national programmes 711th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

8. V. Next steps in implementing our RIP  ROP manual – more specific info  Elaboration of criteria  Contest for operator 811th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

9. * The Polish RIP THEME visualised * A picture says more than 1.000 words 911th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

10. I. Eco-Voucher schemes to foster eco-management and eco-innovation Business Voucher scheme by Ekoport Jan Jareš (CZ, PP 04) 11th Sept 2014, Varna (BG) RIP themes

11. * The Czech RIP THEME visualised * A picture says more than 1.000 words 1111th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

12. I. WHY  lack of collaboration between R&D and industry  no tool / incentive available  level of transferability / simplicity  allready existing in other CZ regions 1211th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

13. II. OUR SOLUTION (= our RIP measure)  RIP describes current situation and future goals  including concrete measures (voucher schemes)  best practices examples from other CZ regions  action plan and management  „eco“ enhancements possibilities  risk analysis  sustainability 1311th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

14. III. Inspired by RECOMMEND  by initial monitoring of available tools (Greenovate!)  by other regions in CZ – workshop in Brno 1411th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

15. IV. STATUS QUO of our RIP implementation  just finalised document (study)  elaborated by external expert (Subsidia)  Regional Authority and Council have approved and allocated ca 50k eur for the first call (October 2014)  RECOMMEND helped to initiate, establish and launch pilot voucher scheme in South Bohemia (www.inovoucher.cz) 1511th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

16. V. Next steps in implementing our RIP  evaluation of the first call (2014)  monitoring of project implementations (2014 / 2015)  preparation of the second call (2015)  eco-enhancement (2015) 1611th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

17. * The Czech RIP THEME visualised * A picture says more than 1.000 words 1711th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

18. II. Eco-Cluster development for eco-management & eco-innovation Eco-management Cluster by Opportunity Peterborough Rod Gilchrist (UK, PP 09) 11th Sept 2014, Varna (BG) RIP themes

19. * The British RIP THEME visualised * A picture says more than 1.000 words 1911th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

20. I. WHY Lack of SME advice and support  Need to stimulate eco innovation and efficiency  Need to improve networking and share good practice 2011th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

21. II. OUR SOLUTION (= our RIP measure)  Improve SME networking via Future City Demonstrator project  Provide additional advice support to SMEs via 2014-20 LEADER or ESF/ERDF funding  Utilise domestic/EU funding streams to stimulate eco innovation and efficiency 2111th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

22. III. Inspired by RECOMMEND  Advice, presentations and good practice shared by Lead partner  Partner visits during Working Summits  Field mission to Estonia showed what can be acheved through partnership 2211th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

23. IV. STATUS QUO of our RIP implementation  Local Enterprise Partnership involved  Future City Demonstrator project to progress work  Recommend is informing LEADER bid 2311th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

24. V. Next steps in implementing our RIP  Future City Demonstrator Project  LEADER Programme  Local Enterprise Partnership 2411th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

25. * The British RIP THEME visualised * A picture says more than 1.000 words 2511th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

26. II. Eco-Cluster development for eco-management & eco-innovation Eco-Innovation Cluster (Bionics) by LEA Spodnje Podravje Uroš Majerič (SI, PP 05) 11th Sept 2014, Varna (BG) RIP themes

27. * The Slovenian RIP THEME visualised * A picture says more than 1.000 words 2711th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

28. I. WHY  Lack of activities in the eco innovation field  Insufficient support enviroment  Small number of eco innovative SME’s  Not appropriate funding for eco innovation 2811th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

29. II. OUR SOLUTION (= our RIP measure)  Establishment of Bionics Cluster  Target groups: - Educational institutions in the field of Bionics - Local SME’s 2911th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

30. III. Inspired by RECOMMEND  Discussed best practice examples regarding establishment of Cluster networks in the UK 3011th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

31. IV. STATUS QUO of our RIP implementation  Finalizing the RIP  Evaluating the final draft of the RIP with corresponding stakeholders 3111th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

32. V. Next steps in implementing our RIP  Establishment of the Bionics Cluster  Development of 5 year long term strategy for the Cluster  Joint development of eco innovation with different members of the Cluster  Providing funds for the realization of Cluster activities 3211th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

33. * The Slovenian RIP THEME visualised * A picture says more than 1.000 words 3311th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

34. III. Eco-Stakeholder platform for eco-management & eco-innovation Contest “eco-friendly company of the year” by Tartu Regional Energy Agency Martin Kikas (EE, PP 06) 11th Sept 2014, Varna (BG) RIP themes

35. * The Estonian RIP THEME visualised * A picture says more than 1.000 words 3511th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

36. I. WHY  Low awareness  Low initiative on environmental friendly measures 3611th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

37. II. OUR SOLUTION (= our RIP measure)  Contest „Eco-friendly company of the year“  To motivate companies to deal with eco- innovation and environmentally friendly measures  Recognition of good examples 3711th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

38. III. Inspired by RECOMMEND  Mapping of best practices  ÖkoManagement Lower Austria + recognition ceremony  Seminar about Ökomanagement Lower- Austria program in detail and implementation of energy management and environmental management systems in Austria 3811th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

39. IV. STATUS QUO of our RIP implementation  Terms and conditions of the contest are worked out  The contest is announced together with City of Tartu  Recognition event will take place on 3rd of October 3911th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

40. V. Next steps in implementing our RIP  Publication of good practices sent to the award contest  Encouragement to take part on the national „Environmental friendly company“ contest and „Europen Business Award for the Environment“  Together with City of Tartu we plan to make it a yearly contest 4011th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

41. * The Estonian RIP THEME visualised * A picture says more than 1.000 words 4111th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

42. III. Eco-Stakeholder platform for eco-management & eco-innovation My eco-expert by Regional Government of Lower Austria (RECOMMEND Lead Partner) Benjamin Kuscher (AT, PP 01) 11th Sept 2014, Varna (BG) RIP themes

43. * The Austrian RIP THEME visualised * A picture says more than 1.000 words 4311th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

44. I. WHY  defragmentation of eco-consultancy programmes  Lack of cooperation between the institutions supporting eco-management and eco- innovation  Lack of transparent selection criteria for eco-consultants 4411th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

45. II. OUR SOLUTION (= our RIP measure)  One single selection tool for all eco-consultants  More transparent information about all eco- consultants  Awareness raising to inform about the selection tool 4511th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

46. III. Inspired by RECOMMEND  e-mobility  Crowdfunding for energy  Eco-procurement 4611th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

47. IV. STATUS QUO of our RIP implementation  Online tool ready  Data entered  Graphic design ready 4711th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

48. V. Next steps in implementing our RIP  Awareness raising  Ongoing hosting  Pool of experts for any eco-consultancy 4811th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

49. * The Austrian RIP THEME visualised * A picture says more than 1.000 words 4911th Sept 2014, Varna (BG)

50. On behalf of the Lead Partner we wish all RECOMMEND partners a successful implementation of their RIPS! Thank you for your work & commitment 11th Sept 2014, Varna (BG) Regional Implementation Plans