Activities
The initial goal is to create a sustainable framework for knowledge sharing in order to improve individual, regional processes and organizations, e.g. increasing the deal flow of innovative ideas, validation of commercial potential and finding customers.
Secondly, the network will indentify and illuminate barriers on different levels that hamper cooperation across the borders. Thirdly, the network members will develop new concepts for cross-border collaboration regarding commercialization of innovative ideas based on academic research.
Focus and delegation of responsibilities
In order to make the project manageable and focused, topical issues will be divided into four thematic areas or "work packages" (see activities below). Each participating partner will get the responsibility to formulate goals and objectives, plan and organize workshops for one thematic area. The idea is that a small team will be more efficient and generate more concrete results. However, key groups (e.g. researchers) will be invited and involved locally to share experiences and thus provide valuable input to the planned workshops.
Work Package 1 – ”Deal Flow”
Host: SLU Holding
Time: 28-29 february 2012
Work Package 2 – “From market valuation to commercial exit”
Host: The Business Office - UMB
Time: September 2012
Work Package 3 – ”Private and public funding”
Host: Tech Transfer Office -University of Copenhagen
Time: Spring 2013
Work Package 4 – ”Cross-border collaboration and joint innovation projects”
Host: Campus Kjeller
Time: Fall 2013
Participatory design
METIS’ primary stakeholders are researchers at each university in general and especially those involved in cross-border collaborations. The results will be disseminated as an "Inventors Guide", i.e. a publication that provides hands-on help. Moreover, an important stakeholder with regards to the project aim is "NOVA University Network", where a mutual sharing of information can help to strengthen both parties.