Benchmark Study 1

IPP BENCHMARK REPORT
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Legal Structure:
A non-profit foundation with an indefinite duration under the protection of the the Valencian Regional
Government, the Generalitat Valenciana, according to the current legislation.
o Level of Internationalization:
The Fundación Comunidad Valenciana-Región Europea strengthens the participation of the Valencian
Region in the European Union’s policies and actions.
o Results & Experiences
Main Results (data updated December 2010):
Collaboration with more than 300 European regions.
105 approved projects and 7 initiatives since October 2003-December 2010.
Valencian budget of approved projects: 85.57 MM €
200.12 MM € total project budget approved.
Projects under evaluation: 30 projects
SEIMED (Servicio Empresa e Innovación en el Mediterráneo Español
Enterprise)
o Main Activities (Seminars, Newsletter, Conferences, other…)
The Service Innovation in the Spanish Mediterranean (Servicio Empresa e Innovación en el
Mediterráneo Español Enterprise (SEIMED)) is a consortium that brings together the most
appropriate organizations to provide a service close to the companies. It includes the participation of
entities that have 20 years of experience providing these services. SEIMED entities are part of the
networks: Euro Info Centres (Euroguichets) and Innovation Relay Centres (CENEMES).
SEIMED is part of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), initiative promoted by the European
Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry. Within this network, SEIMED covers the territory of the
Community of Valencia and Murcia.
The aim of the EEN network is to help the companies to develop their full potential and innovative
capacities through international growth, technology transfer, access to projects and EU funding.
EEN is the biggest support network concerning European issues for SMEs (Small and Medium
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