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1 Key figures for the Rhône-Alpes Region Area : 8% of the area of France, 2 nd French Region Population : 6 Millions of Inhab (2006), 2 nd French Region Economy : GDP total : 165 Billions€ (France : 1 700 Bil€) GDP/Inhab : 28 131 € (France : 27 957 €) + 9% of companies setting up between 2003 and 2005 Traditional areas of activity : chemistry, textile, mechanical… Emerging areas in the vanguard of innovation : electronics, computer science, biotechnologies, … 365 000 companies in Rhône-Alpes ( 91% have less than 10 employees ). The medium SMEs (50 employees) employ 45% of the working population. RA is one of the 15 European Regions which generate the most of affluence
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2 SMEs and innovation SMEs and innovation: OSEO survey (based on 1000 SMEs - 2005) 56% leave 1 or many innovations pending 8% are organized to innovate regularly The innovation concerns: Product(56%) Working organization (37%) Selling techniques / distribution (28%) Production process (23%) Authorities mobilization to support SMEs innovation Government programmes « Gazelles » (2006) France Investment plan (2007) Research tax rebate more flexible Merging of ANVAR, BDPME, SOFARIS in OSEO and doubling of the budget First patent free for SMEs…
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3 Meeting of the platform - 25 April: Project’s presentation - 10 May: Development of tools for the eco innovation in the research and demonstration stages - Individuals meeting: development and exportation stages - 20 November: Synthesis and perspective of the project Platform constitution 65 persons, they represent : - SMEs ( chamber of commerce, professional associations …) - Finance ( Business angels, venture capital investors, financial institutions …), - Research ( industrial technical centres, development structures ) - French institutions ( DRIRE, ADEME, OSEO, association of communes, …) Rhône Alpes platform MarchMayAprilJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
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4 Identification of good practices Network technological benefit (=PTR) Incentive grant for a technological innovation Speed : 1 week of waiting period Floralis Transfer technology from research to market Support collaborative research by initiating R & D partnerships with public laboratories and private companies ERAI Simplifying the export process for SME’s Attracting investors and promoting the Region Reinforcing the positioning of Rhône-Alpes in international networks Inventory of eco innovation financial tools
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5 Synthesis in 3 parts Eco innovation : SMEs creation, development, exportation SMEs are too small and don’t have enough personal funds Improve the coordination of eco innovation actors (platform) To development a “funds of funds” Adaptation of innovation tools to eco innovation strategy Communication of clean technologies Improve the system of financial tool existing To develop new financial tools (like bonification loan)
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6 General approach Multiplicity of structures, of actors and of innovation supports One-stop counter Improve actor’s visibility in different phases Creation of a data base or an observatory SMEs have difficulties to innovate Develop the accompanying system and formation Insufficient knowledge of clean technologies and eco-technologies Improve communication and knowledge of eco-innovation Inventory of eco innovation financial tools
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7 Outlines Financial tools level Development of financial tools ex:Installation of an one-stop counter, Adapt financial tools existing for the innovation to eco- innovation Assess existing and future financial tools Communication level Facilitate and improve the communication about eco innovation Join the regional Eco-innovative network
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