1. Benefits of the Automotive Cluster PPD on Innovation Daniel Heim, Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences

2. Folie 2 Academic Training in Austria Universities Universities of Applied Sciences (since 1994) (Polytechnics) occupational field (demand) orientated entrance limitation financed per student place (by government, federal state, local community) accreditation and evaluation by FH-Council course providing bodies are private companies or associations

3. Folie 3 Co-operation Automotive Cluster – University of Applied Science Automotive Cluster Upper Austria Upper Austria University of Applied Science InnovationEducation Enterprises / Companies (also SME)

4. Folie 4 Co-operation Automotive Cluster – University of Applied Science  design of (new) degree programs  design of curricula  evaluation of courses and degree programs  recruiting part time academic stuff from companies  relaying of research and development projects  relaying of internships for students  acquisition of students  lobbying and public relation activities