1. Norbert Grasselli Director of Communication and International Affairs Észak-Alföld Regional Development Agency 17 June 2009 Creativity and Tradition Észak-Alföld European Regional Development Fund

2. Facts Population: 1.5 million Youngest population in Hungary GDP: 37% of EU average Convergence objective

3. Agriculture

4. Industry Food industry Glass industry Machine industry Pharma industry Electronics IT

5. R&D University of Debrecen Nuclear Research Institute 30.000 studentsResearch income: 10 MEUR 2.000 researchers and lecturers

6. Structural Funds Regional OP: 1.000 MEUR ERDF: mainly infrastructure Topics: –Business development: business parks, business incubators, clusters, technology transfer –Transport infrastructue: roads, bycicle roads –Urban development: city center reconstruction, social programs –Human infrastructure: schools, kingergardens, nurseries, medical centers –Natural environment: inland waters, landfills, dumps –NGO: social centers, youth centers

7. Innovation Financing National Innovation Fund (yearly 142 MEUR) 75% National Program 25% Regional Programs Enterprises 50% Government 50%

8. Regional Innovation Program Implementing the Regional Innovation Strategy (2007) Funds 2009: 6 MEUR Topics 2009: –R&D partnerships: research institute + enterprise –R&D projects: SMEs –R&D infrastructure development –HR development: school + enterprise –Innocheck: innovation vouchers for SMEs

9. The „Puszta” UNESCO World Heritage HORTOBÁGY

10. River Tisza

11. Spa and Wellness More than 200 thermal wells (30-100 C°) HAJDÚSZOBOSZLÓ

12. For more information www.eszakalfold.hu European Regional Development Fund Norbert Grasselli Director of Communication and International Affairs Észak-Alföld Regional Development Agency 17 June 2009