This was a presentation to introduce the Learning Layers project and ideas for servitisation at a cluster-to-cluster matchmaking event on 18-19 Sep 2014 in Berlin, Germany.

1. Internationalisation of ICT-enabled
collaboration and learning services
BSR Cluster2Cluster Matchmaking – Berlin, 18-19 Sep 2014
Gilbert Peffer
Learning Layers, CIMNE
Tor-Arne Bellika
Learning Layers, Innovation Performance AS

2. Learning Layers
EU-funded TEL project
"Scaling up technology-enabled
innovations for
informal learning in SME
clusters"

3. Learning Layers
EU-funded TEL project
17+3 partners
2+1 pilot regions and sectors
€13 MM, 30% for innovation
2nd of 4 years
The project develops several
mobile tools and middleware to
support sharing, collaboration, and
social learning
Learning at multiple levels

4. From tools to
services
Uptake of collaboration
and learning tools in
SMEs is limited
Move the focus from tools
to collaboration and
learning services that
build on these tools
Cluster organisations are
key actors in facilitating
service innovation
Services

5. Our goals
@ BSR Event Berlin
Internationalisation of services
IE to identify and explore key challenges
Build community of interest

6. Timeline 2014
BSR event in context
Norway
Services?
Agder
Model region?
BSR
Agder
Model region
Innovation Express
Projects on service
internationalisation

7. Case: Kompetansetorget – Expertise Market
Brokering competences between firms and universities
Services
Addressing skills and
compentency gaps
What (new) services can be
created?
Who should be involved?
Strategic partnerships?
What capabilities are needed
and how can they be
developed?
Internationalising the
services: what, how, who?
Services addressing skills and
competency gaps.

8. Gilbert Peffer
Learning Layers, CIMNE
Scaling and Sustainability
gilbert.peffer@learning-layers.eu
Thank you for your interest
18-19th of September, 2014
Berlin, Germany