1. 7th Framework Programme Regions of Knowledge FP-Regions-2012-2013-1 Project n:o 319923 Baltic Flows Understanding Survey Questionnaire Cleantech Estonia Kaido Väljaots January 14, 2014

2. 7th Framework Programme Regions of Knowledge FP-Regions-2012-2013-1 Project n:o 319923 Baltic Flows Why a survey? Survey is a cost-effective and still systematical way to analyze regional organizations involved in rainwater monitoring and management Survey helps to create a unified contact database in the fields of rainwater monitoring and management in given regions

3. 7th Framework Programme Regions of Knowledge FP-Regions-2012-2013-1 Project n:o 319923 Baltic Flows Goals of the survey Find out potential internationally competitive solutions in the field of rainwater monitoring and management Establish a cluster initiative and support network for all stakeholders Information gathered from the survey will be used to design JAP and contingency plans for the future

4. 7th Framework Programme Regions of Knowledge FP-Regions-2012-2013-1 Project n:o 319923 Baltic Flows Timetable Final discussions and additions to the questionnaire are to be decided today Final version of the questionnaire is to be completed and sent to partners by end of January 2014 Final version of the questionnaire is to be sent out to your local stakeholders by the mid February 2014 We expect the first feedback from stakeholders by March 2014 Report on regional capacities is due June 2014

5. 7th Framework Programme Regions of Knowledge FP-Regions-2012-2013-1 Project n:o 319923 Baltic Flows Structure of the survey 1) Classifying questions 2) Concentration on specific products 3) Expectations from the cluster – what are the main problems that could be solved BY the cluster and what solutions could be offered TO the cluster 4) Future perspectives and cooperation

6. 7th Framework Programme Regions of Knowledge FP-Regions-2012-2013-1 Project n:o 319923 Baltic Flows Expected Results of the survey Who are the organizations dealing with flowing rainwater monitoring/managing in each region? Which organizations are interested in cooperation? What are their specializations and do they have any world class expertise or an internationally competitive product? What are the main problematic areas for the organizations and what type of cooperation would they need? What kind of cooperation would they be willing to provide to other actors? Can we identify technologies/services that could be globally marketable and are the organizations interested in exporting their products globally?