This special edition seminar was initiated by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection, Regions and Water Management which is a member of the EPRC-led European Regional Policy Research Consortium (EoRPA).
Markus Gruber from convelop presented findings from a recent Austrian study on implementing Transformative Innovation Policy in a regional context. Edurne Magro from the Orkestra-Basque Institute of Competitiveness then presented an overview of the Basque case and provided reflections on the Austrian case.
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Abstract: Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP) is a strategic framework designed to address major societal challenges through participatory processes and cross-sectoral collaboration. Due to the need for a multi-scalar perspective, TIP is finding its way into regional policy where place-based needs and local capacities are essential for driving transformative change. However, there are many challenges surrounding the effective design and delivery of TIP, which have important implications for regional policy and development. A recent Austrian study examined the key building blocks for implementing TIP in regional contexts and developed recommendations for the future direction of regional policy in Austria.
Markus Gruber studied business administration at the University of Graz. From 1992 to 2004, he worked for JOANNEUM RESEARCH, first as a researcher and senior researcher, and as of 2000 as Manager of the Graz site of the Institute for Technology and Regional Policy (InTeReg). He was involved in numerous studies and consultation projects in the areas of regional economy, regional innovation policy and programme evaluation. In 1998, he undertook a research stay at the “European Policies Research Centre” at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Since 2005, he has been Managing Partner at convelop, and in particular is responsible for the area of “policy design and evaluation”.
Edurne Magro is a senior researcher at Orkestra-Basque Institute of Competitiveness. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Competitiveness and Economic Development from the University of Deusto, after having spent time at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research of the University of Manchester. She holds a degree in Business Administration and Management and has a Master in Innovation and Technology Management from the University of Deusto. Edurne has a long professional career as a researcher, having started at the Tecnalia Technology Corporation. With more than 10 years of experience, she has coordinated and participated in research projects on competitiveness and innovation at European (ESPON, Framework Programme), national and regional levels.