THE ADRIATIC PLATFORM FOR RESERACH & INNOVATION. Shkodra, Albania, 11th October 2013

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1 THE ADRIATIC PLATFORM FOR RESERACH & INNOVATION TRANSFORMATION OF KRAGUJEVAC CITY FROM POST SOCIALISTINDUSTRIAL CITYTO CITY OF INNOVATION Shkodra, Albania, 11th October 2013

2 POSITION OF KRAGUJEVAC CITY Central part of Serbia, Sumadija and Pomoravlje District Cultural, economic, medical, university and political centre The City is located about 140 km south of Belgrade, near the pan-european highway Corridor 10, which connects the City with the main road Total area of 835 km2 Population of 179,417 inhabitants

about 140 km south of Belgrade, near the pan-european highway Corridor 10, which

3 KRAGUJEVAC - THE FIRST CAPITAL OF MODERN SERBIA In the last two centuries Kragujevac had a major role in the process of urbanization of Serbia. Two dominant features were: The capital of the Principality of Serbia in the first half of the XIX century Industrial center during the second half of the XIX century and in the XX century

Two dominant features were: The capital of the Principality of Serbia in the first

4 DEVELOPMENT OF KRAGUJEVAC Kragujevac became the capital of Serbia in Year 1818 Although Belgrade became the capital in Year 1841, Kragujevac remains the center of political life At the end of XIX and early XX century, Kragujevac became a strong commercial center As an important strategic center,kragujevac experienced extensive damage during the Second World War.During the interwar period, Kragujevac records balanced development

century, Kragujevac became a strong commercial center As an important strategic center,kragujevac

5 DEVELOPMENT OF KRAGUJEVAC The first two decades after the Second World War were characterized as the period of reconstruction and development in 1953 of the new car industry Besides the the construction of work zone "Red Flag", other industrial complexes ("Filip Kljajić", "21 October", "Proleter", "Partizan") were formed The economic crisis, in 90s of the XX century with the disintegration of SFRY and international sanctions, in the most severe form pointed questions of survival and further development of Kragujevac. Production of cars with over 200,000 units per year dropped to a few thousand cars

"Partizan") were formed The economic crisis, in 90s of the XX century with the disintegration of SFRY and international sanctions, in the most severe

6 TRANSITION At the end of the twentieth century socialism as a social system and economic model has stopped to be an alternative to the capitalist economic model. The main cause of its collapse was the inefficiency of the system and the lack of motivation among workers At the beginning of the 90s of the XX century, Serbia, like other socialist countries entered a period of transition. The transformation of former socialist to market economy is a transition process, which creates a new venture environment and new institutional infrastructure

The main cause of its collapse was the inefficiency of the system and the lack of motivation among workers At the beginning of the 90s

7 KRAGUJEVAC CITY- CITY OF INNOVATION Nowadays, KragujevacCity is getting more attractive place to live in, to start one s business, and interesting destination for foreign investments The city had experienced bad economic times during 1990s, but since the general conditions have been much improved, and today it became a mecca for investors, the city with favorable business climate and accelerated local economic development

economic times during 1990s, but since the general conditions have been much improved, and today it became

8 KRAGUJEVAC CITY- CITY OF INNOVATION The Italian Fiat, one of the world s biggest car manufecturers, signed a contract with the Republic of Serbia on joint investment in Kragujevac company Zastava Automobiles, which is expected to revitalize Serbian car industry, to create new jobs and stimulate a number of other sectors in the city. Kragujevac City is one of the biggest building sites in Serbia for companies such as: Plaza Centers, Mercator, Metro, Tus, Supernova, Nelt, Forma Ideale are making their investments in Kragujevac

industry, to create new jobs and stimulate a number of other sectors in the city.

9 INNOVATION SUPPORT IN KRAGUJEVAC CITY Scientific research organizations: - University of Kragujevac, consists of 11 faculties: Faculty of Engineering, Economics, Law, Science, Technical Faculty, Medicine, Agronomy, Mechanical Engineering, Education, Faculty of Philology and Arts - University centers: Center for Scientific Research of SASA and University, Center for Virtual Manufacturing, Bioengineering Research and Development Center etc.

Mechanical Engineering, Education, Faculty of Philology and Arts - University centers: Center for Scientific

10 INNOVATION SUPPORT IN KRAGUJEVAC CITY Supporting institutions and organizations - City of Kragujevac - Regional Chamber of Commerce Kragujevac - Regional Economic Development Agency for Sumadija and Pomoravlje - Business Innovation Centre - Business Start up Centre

Kragujevac - Regional Economic Development Agency for Sumadija and

11 FOUNDERS: City of Kragujevac Regional Chamber of Commerce Kragujevac Regional Agency for Economic Development Association of private entrepreneurs Šumadija General Association of entrepreneurs Sloga Support in the initial phase from: national/international donors (NIP, USAID MEGA/VOCA, ATA SPARK)

entrepreneurs Šumadija General Association of entrepreneurs Sloga Support

12 WHAT WE DO BIC provides business support to SME sector and fosters the development of start-up companies. Business support (preparation of BP, comercialisation of products and services, accounting, legal support etc.) Resources (subsidised office space, administrative services, conference room, parking, kitchen, profesionalna know-how network,...)

Business support (preparation of BP, comercialisation of products and services,

13 TARGET GROUP Young entrepreneurs, up to 35 years of age SME s Start up companies Innovative ventures Open competition

14 Admitted 32 (26 start ups) Completed incubation 14 Present 13 Employed, over 70 TENANTS

15 RESOURCES Conference room IT TC -9 work stations, smart board, internetm(use of virtual offices, internet, web site) Lap top, VoIP, internet, LCD TV, printer, AC, Administrative services

16 Cooperation with faculties Transfer of knowledge and networking Development of practical skills and trainings Internship and research activities, volunteering Improving skills and professional development of BIC tenants and managment through various forms of consulting and cooperation.

activities, volunteering Improving skills and professional development

17 PROJECTS Project: Virtual incubator program for SME s funded by EU (RSEDP2). Partners: Faculties of Economy, Engineering and Law; Association of entrepreneurs

18 VIP for SMEs Objectives: To establish a functional Virtual Incubator Program (VIP) for SMEs and students with a focus on interactive web portal, IT training center and virtual offices; To develop a mechanism for creating start up companies to be founded by graduates from the local university Results: 325 students trained, 43 BP produced, IT TC trainings for 80 SMSs, Established new partnerships with academic sector Opened virtual offices

start up companies to be founded by graduates from the local university Results: 325 students trained, 43 BP

19 WBCInno Project: WBCInno -Modernizatiion ofwbc universities through strengthening of structuresand services forknowledge transfer, research and innovation Addresses regional prioritiy for Western Balkans, Knowledge triangle of education, research and innovation Main focus: University innovation platform (collaborative software tool for innovation managment, gathering new ideas from university staff and students,boosting knowledge transfer and commercialization ofr&d results, efficient support in the development of BI/STP)

Main focus: University innovation platform (collaborative software tool for innovation managment, gathering new ideas from

20 WBCInno Specific objectives : To establish a University Innovation Platform (UIP) at five WBC universities for integration and focusing of innovation potential andfor fostering technology transfer and commercialization To reinforce existing and to establish new university structuresand services in the areas of knowledge transfer, research andinnovation, in line with UIP requirements, To support the development of Business Incubators and Science Technology Parks in the WBCs, through mobilizing university resources To develop a methodology for innovation management andnetworking of different stakeholders from universities and businesses, utilising collaborative software platform/tools, To facilitate the creativity of young people and involvement ofpublic and private stakeholders in all modernization processesbased on the Triple Helix model of cooperation

support the development of Business Incubators and Science Technology Parks in the WBCs, through mobilizing university resources To develop a methodology for innovation management andnetworking of

21 WBCInno Impact: WBCInnois designed to have an ongoing and sustained impacton the region and multiplier effects for the universities and BIs/STPs, as follows: Forming an innovation culture within the scientific communityand boosting entrepreneurial spirit. Students can promote their ideas, resulting in new businessstreams and an increased number of start up companies. Researchers will have the opportunity to focus on researchareas demanded by the market.

22 Thank you! Contact: Business innovation centre Kragujevac Vojislav Veljković, director

THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA National Agency for Regional Development. Support for strengthening competitiveness

THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA National Agency for Regional Development Support for strengthening competitiveness Support for improving competitiveness in Serbia Human Resources capacity building Business improvement