Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Alpe Adria

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In last years the »battle for talents« has intensified on the global level boosting the outflow of entrepreneurial talents and innovative companies from the cross border areas into the more attractive start-up ecosystems. Another critical aspect is the low level of region’s internal/external connections, and the need to reinforce innovation networks for improved cooperation. Addressing the above, EES AA will be pioneer in linking local entrepreneurial and start-up hubs in a cross border Entrepreneurship Cluster, where technology parks, universities, incubators and co-working spaces play a central role enabling the joint promotion of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Alpe Adria as destination for best innovative companies of the region and visible on a global level. The targeted breakthrough EES AA will bring about: 1) Formation of a cross-border entrepreneurial destination Alpe-Adria through development of a common vision, strategy and action plan (including joint Lighthouse events, strategic matching and coordination with parallel Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. 2) Creation of a systematic package of high level services supporting the set up and growth of innovative SMEs/start-ups within the Programme area (mobilization schemes, start-up softlanding, projects with market replication potential). 3) Deployment of high level cross border entrepreneurial mentoring program.4) Development of an educational program on entrepreneurship and piloting it within the project area.

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