NRP Portugal

MeasureDescriptionCurrentstatus: inpreparation/ in progressExpected results until2010NotesDynamic Programmefor CollectiveEfficiencyThis programme supports dynamic company developers of Collective Efficiency Strategies, such asInnovation and Competiveness Centres, Clusters, and Strategic Intelligence Network in Research Centres.In progressStimulation of clustering movementsaround strategic projects or in sectorsrelevant to the economy – no. ofgroupings (clusters, centres or networkswith stimulation activities):12; Supportfor economic groupings and support totheir collective efficiency strategies –no. of groupings/ collective efficiencyprojects being monitored – 20; Launchand management of a strategicintelligence network for research –degree of implementation of thenetwork – no. of network nodes 50-70% o the established groupings.I&DT ValleyResearch ValleyMeasure framed within NSFR, with a view to providing simplified support for the acquisition of R&DTservices by SMEs from SCT entities in response to the specific issues and needs of companies, in the sense ofincreasing their competitively resulting in improvement in products, processes and services (transfer ofknowledge of a scientific and technological nature which is new to the company).Measure framed within NSFR, with a view to providing simplified support for the acquisition of consultingservices and research support by SMEs and duly qualified entities in response to the specific issues and needsof the company, in the sense of increasing their competitiveness resulting in improvement in products,processes and services (transfer of knowledge of a scientific and technological nature which is new to thecompany)R&D and Innovation (in Tourism Agenda, Rural Areas, Health sector, etc.)Stimulation ofResearch andDevelopmentimpacting TourismStimulationInnovationTourismofinTo prepare an Agenda containing R&D priorities with direct application to tourism development, with a viewto identifying the most significant international trends in relation to opportunities/needs for R&D in Tourismand getting agreement to a agenda detailing the priorities, between SCT and the more advanced tourismactivity sectors, in order to create a Tourism Centre of Excellence, with a view to (i) establishing therelationship between the SCT and all the agents which form part of the Tourism value-chain, (ii) to stimulatedevelopment of the Tourism R&D agenda and (iii) to develop international cooperation, particularly for theEureka Tourism initiative.Stimulation of (i) dissemination and awareness activities directed at entrepreneurs and executives about theimportance of innovation in Tourism, (ii) incentive actions for qualified entrepreneurships with Universitiesand Higher Institutions and (iii) stimulation of regional grants for opportunity for entrepreneurs and venturecapital investors, with a view to stimulating development of sector business innovation projects, as well asdeveloping the Innovation in Tourism Prize.In progressIn progressIn preparationIn preparationLaunch of 10 R&D projects impactingTourism by the end of 2010.Development of 20 publication actions/year (period 2009 / 2010) which sustainthe launch of 15 Innovation projects inTourism by the end of 2010.26