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2 DEFINITION OF MAPs
2.1 Introduction
In the MAP-TN we deal with RTDI funding programmes in the form of Multi Actor – Multi
Measure initiatives with a focus on science - industry cooperation. Therefore a definition of
MAPs had to be developed, based on a definition of RTDI programmes (see Annex) as a
special tool of RTDI policy. So MAPs have to fulfil the criteria for programmes and a number of
special criteria which are described below.
In our context RTDI funding programmes are a form of public support of RTDI activities. Such
activities are performed by the private and / or the public sector. They are not identical with
„RTDI programmes“, the latter meaning not the organised support, but the organised
performance of RTDI activities, e.g. as an interlinked number of projects to achieve an
overarching goal. The programmes provide the structural framework for the financial (or other
ways) of public aid.
2.2 Definition of MAPs
In very general, MAPs are temporary answers to the complex settings and problems of
innovation systems at regional, national and community level: We deal with funding
programmes in the form of Multi Actors – Multi Measure initiatives ( see Annex: definition of
„RTDI funding programmes“). MAPs always have to fulfil the criteria for programmes and a
number of special criteria, stated below.
Necessary elements constituting MAPs, discriminating them from other RTDI funding
programmes
• Multi Measures: minimum two types of measures, in most cases more. Measures are
activities within a MAP. In this context it is crucial to describe two levels of activities (i.e.
measures taken) separately. Both levels should be in place, the second one must be there to
constitute a MAP.
“Supporters” - Measures on the level of the programme: Nearly all MAPs have a whole set
of instruments in their portfolio in order to intervene in complex settings within (a given part
of) an innovation system. Such measures can be the delivery of e.g. project funding, other
financial instruments, co-ordination and accompanying activities, information and / or other
instruments.
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