This document provides an annual report on the Basque Audiovisual Cluster for 2012. It discusses several of the Cluster's key activities and initiatives during the year to promote competitiveness and internationalization of the Basque audiovisual sector. Specifically, it highlights two trade missions to the Netherlands and Israel to establish contacts and learn strategies in those markets. It also discusses the Innova Basque Audiovisual program launched with EiTB to produce pilot programs for international sale and the Cluster's involvement in a European Smart Culture project aimed at expanding access to culture through new technologies. Overall, it presents 2012 as a busy year that has laid foundations for a more promising future through efforts to strengthen member companies and position Basque audiovisual products globally.
HoCare - Interreg Europe project proposalJan Kubalík
The overall objective of HoCaRe project is to boost generation of innovative Home Care solutions in regional innovation chains by strengthening of cooperation of actors in regional innovation ecosystems using Quadruple-Helix approach.
Project aim is to improve policy instruments tackling above mentioned objective at two levels. Strategic policy level will focus on the improvement of policy framework at national/regional level to boost the generation and adoption of innovative products using of quadruple helix cooperation model, while practical policy level will focus on the generation of practical project in the framework of Structural funds.
Guido Auletta is an experienced business consultant specializing in procurement and supply chain management. He has strong problem-solving and project management skills developed through projects with Accenture, Kraft Foods Europe, and Phonak AG. His experience includes leading teams in procurement centralization, supplier rationalization, and inventory optimization projects resulting in 10-20% cost savings. Auletta holds an MSc in Management from Bocconi University and is fluent in English and conversant in Spanish.
The ex ante evaluation of the Partnership Agreement for the 2014-2020 period ...EUROsociAL II
This document provides an ex ante evaluation of the Partnership Agreement for the 2014-2020 period in Spain. It includes an introduction that outlines the purpose and regulatory framework of the Partnership Agreement. It then covers the strategy in the agreement, addressing elements like intervention logic, relevance, external and internal consistency, territorial approach, and complementarities between funds. It also includes chapters on indicators, monitoring, evaluation, financial aspects, and governance.
Opening Remarks, Certification of Services, Kari Winquist_20120301Nordic Innovation
This document provides opening remarks for a workshop on certification of services in Europe hosted by Nordic Innovation and EFTA. The introduction welcomes participants and provides background on previous studies conducted on certification and marks in Europe related to goods and services. The goal of the workshop is to discuss whether certification will lead to harmonization or fragmentation in the single market for services in Europe. Three previous studies by Nordic Innovation on certification of services are mentioned which examined the supply side, demand side, and relationship between standards and certification schemes. The speaker hopes the workshop will provide insights into how standards, certification, and trade in services relate and whether pan-European certification schemes could promote harmonization across borders.
Case study written by Darragh Murphy.
Suggested citation:
Murphy, D. (2010). Case Studies in Design Policies & Programmes. Design Management Europe Award. SEE Library
Originally uploaded at http://www.seeplatform.eu/images/file/Case%20Study%20pdfs/Design%20Management%20Europe%20Award%20-%20SEE%20Case%20Study.pdf
Presentation given by Maria Magdalena Holmgren, EIT Raw Materials Northern Co-Location Centre, at the 2015 Horizon 2020 SC5 Information Day, 21/10/2015, Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin
HoCare - Interreg Europe project proposalJan Kubalík
The overall objective of HoCaRe project is to boost generation of innovative Home Care solutions in regional innovation chains by strengthening of cooperation of actors in regional innovation ecosystems using Quadruple-Helix approach.
Project aim is to improve policy instruments tackling above mentioned objective at two levels. Strategic policy level will focus on the improvement of policy framework at national/regional level to boost the generation and adoption of innovative products using of quadruple helix cooperation model, while practical policy level will focus on the generation of practical project in the framework of Structural funds.
Guido Auletta is an experienced business consultant specializing in procurement and supply chain management. He has strong problem-solving and project management skills developed through projects with Accenture, Kraft Foods Europe, and Phonak AG. His experience includes leading teams in procurement centralization, supplier rationalization, and inventory optimization projects resulting in 10-20% cost savings. Auletta holds an MSc in Management from Bocconi University and is fluent in English and conversant in Spanish.
The ex ante evaluation of the Partnership Agreement for the 2014-2020 period ...EUROsociAL II
This document provides an ex ante evaluation of the Partnership Agreement for the 2014-2020 period in Spain. It includes an introduction that outlines the purpose and regulatory framework of the Partnership Agreement. It then covers the strategy in the agreement, addressing elements like intervention logic, relevance, external and internal consistency, territorial approach, and complementarities between funds. It also includes chapters on indicators, monitoring, evaluation, financial aspects, and governance.
Opening Remarks, Certification of Services, Kari Winquist_20120301Nordic Innovation
This document provides opening remarks for a workshop on certification of services in Europe hosted by Nordic Innovation and EFTA. The introduction welcomes participants and provides background on previous studies conducted on certification and marks in Europe related to goods and services. The goal of the workshop is to discuss whether certification will lead to harmonization or fragmentation in the single market for services in Europe. Three previous studies by Nordic Innovation on certification of services are mentioned which examined the supply side, demand side, and relationship between standards and certification schemes. The speaker hopes the workshop will provide insights into how standards, certification, and trade in services relate and whether pan-European certification schemes could promote harmonization across borders.
Case study written by Darragh Murphy.
Suggested citation:
Murphy, D. (2010). Case Studies in Design Policies & Programmes. Design Management Europe Award. SEE Library
Originally uploaded at http://www.seeplatform.eu/images/file/Case%20Study%20pdfs/Design%20Management%20Europe%20Award%20-%20SEE%20Case%20Study.pdf
Presentation given by Maria Magdalena Holmgren, EIT Raw Materials Northern Co-Location Centre, at the 2015 Horizon 2020 SC5 Information Day, 21/10/2015, Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin
This document discusses creating smart regions through open societal innovation. It provides context on the concept of an "eRegion" as discussed at previous Bled eConferences. An example project called "eSociety Bodensee 2020" seeks to use open innovation approaches to address societal challenges in the Lake Constance region, which spans parts of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The project aims to identify and release innovation potential across stakeholders to develop a strategy for an international smart region, but cross-country cooperation also presents challenges due to differing political and legal systems between countries.
The document discusses clustering in the Republic of Macedonia. It provides background on the country's geography, population, and independence. It then summarizes the government's economic priorities and key macroeconomic indicators. The industrial policy from 2009-2020 aims to enhance competitiveness through clustering, networking, R&D, and supporting SME development. Specific measures are outlined to increase understanding of clustering benefits and provide state assistance to business initiatives. The ultimate goal is to have three internationally recognized industrial clusters by 2020.
Presentation done by Philippe de Taxis du PoetDr. Amit Kapoor
The document discusses the Regions of Knowledge program under the EU's 7th Framework Programme. It provides an overview of the program's goals, funding amounts, and annual topics from 2007-2011. The 2011 call focused on transnational cooperation between regional research-driven clusters to boost competitiveness in the transport sector through innovative approaches. The program aims to promote regional economic development, smart specialization, and public-private partnerships through mentoring and developing joint research agendas between clusters in different EU countries and regions. While successful in integrating more regions into the knowledge economy, the program could be expanded through increased funding and synergies with other EU funding instruments.
GLA Consultancy repot - The London Export Plan.docxLilly Pencheva
This consultancy report summarizes the process and findings of a project to develop the London Export Plan. The consultancy team conducted research including qualitative interviews with London SMEs to understand export challenges and identify areas for improvement. Key recommendations included tailoring support for SMEs, adopting a regional and cluster approach, creating a centralized "one stop shop", and raising awareness of available services. The report also notes the inherently global nature of encouraging London business internationalization.
Matej Ftacnik - The Spot - Slovakia - Stanford Engineering - Feb 23 2015Burton Lee
Talk by Matej Ftacnik, Co-Founder - The Spot (SK), at Stanford on Feb 23 2015, in our session on 'Slovakia & Latvia :: Accelerators & Infographics Startups'.
Website: http://www.StanfordEuropreneurs.org
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/StanfordEuropreneurs
Twitter: @Europreneurs
Eiken provides a variety of permanent services to its member companies including strategic advisory services, talent promotion programs, business management support, internationalization assistance, trade promotion activities, R&D advisory services, and involvement in strategic projects. Specific services include access to strategic analysis and competitiveness planning, legal advisory services, training programs, assistance applying for public aid, connecting with talent pools, participation in international trade fairs and missions, support for communication and promotion activities, guidance on funding programs, and initiatives to foster innovation projects.
Eiken provides its member companies with a variety of permanent services including strategic advisory services, business management support, talent promotion, internationalization assistance, trade promotion, R&D advisory services, and involvement in strategic projects. Some specific services mentioned include access to strategic analysis and intelligence through tools like SICC, legal and technical advisory services through EikenLEX, training programs, assistance applying for public aid, connecting with talent through programs like EikenBANK, international brand promotion through Basque Audiovisual, communication support through EikenPRESS, and promotion of innovation through projects like Innova Basque Audiovisual.
An Introduction to Agile Testing Agile Tour Kaunas 2013Clement Pickering
This document introduces agile testing and how it differs from traditional testing approaches. It discusses how at Callcredit, testing is now seen as part of the overall development process with quality as everyone's responsibility. Key aspects of agile testing covered include having testers and developers work as one team, taking a flexible generalist approach over siloed specialists, and advocating for quality rather than just providing assurance. The document also outlines agile testing strategies like lightweight visible strategies and continuous integration, as well as techniques like behavior driven development, test automation, and using the right tools for different test types and layers. It concludes that agile testing requires a new mindset compared to traditional testing and is a more integrated, technical, and challenging
Overview presentation of some thoughts around test environment challenges in the context of continuous delivery. Including why pre-production environments could be an anti-pattern
The document proposes creating visual test strategy posters as an alternative to traditional written test strategy documents. Visual posters would be concise, displayed prominently, and help generate discussion. Examples of information to include on the posters are testing principles, tools and techniques, and iterative review/refinement at retrospectives. An interactive exercise walks through creating a poster for a sample banking application project. The conclusion advocates designing a single-page visual test strategy for a project to communicate the test approach in a more engaging manner.
- EIKEN is a Basque audiovisual cluster dedicated to boosting the economic value and internationalization of the creative and culture sector through cooperation with European partners.
- In 2013, EIKEN led international benchmarking missions to Israel, Ireland, and Singapore to promote the internationalization of Basque audiovisual companies.
- EIKEN provides services to support member companies including legal advice, monitoring of employment and revenue, and opportunities for collaboration through meetings and showcases.
Este documento explica los detalles de un programa para jóvenes creadores audiovisuales llamado EikenTALENT. Los participantes deben presentar proyectos originales individuales o en grupos de hasta 3 personas antes del 15 de mayo de 2016. Se evaluarán los proyectos en base a su originalidad y viabilidad comercial. Los ganadores recibirán becas de formación y oportunidades para desarrollar sus proyectos con empresas productoras vascas.
This document discusses the diverse skills of modern testers. It notes that traditional job descriptions do not accurately capture the reality of testing roles and may be off-putting. The document argues that diversity is an asset for testing and lists some "anti-patterns" that can overly simplify testing roles. It characterizes testers as "T-shaped people" with both generalist and specialist skills. The document provides examples of testing skills and behaviors and encourages audience participation in crowdsourcing a more accurate job specification for testing roles.
This document discusses creating smart regions through open societal innovation. It provides context on the concept of an "eRegion" as discussed at previous Bled eConferences. An example project called "eSociety Bodensee 2020" seeks to use open innovation approaches to address societal challenges in the Lake Constance region, which spans parts of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The project aims to identify and release innovation potential across stakeholders to develop a strategy for an international smart region, but cross-country cooperation also presents challenges due to differing political and legal systems between countries.
The document discusses clustering in the Republic of Macedonia. It provides background on the country's geography, population, and independence. It then summarizes the government's economic priorities and key macroeconomic indicators. The industrial policy from 2009-2020 aims to enhance competitiveness through clustering, networking, R&D, and supporting SME development. Specific measures are outlined to increase understanding of clustering benefits and provide state assistance to business initiatives. The ultimate goal is to have three internationally recognized industrial clusters by 2020.
Presentation done by Philippe de Taxis du PoetDr. Amit Kapoor
The document discusses the Regions of Knowledge program under the EU's 7th Framework Programme. It provides an overview of the program's goals, funding amounts, and annual topics from 2007-2011. The 2011 call focused on transnational cooperation between regional research-driven clusters to boost competitiveness in the transport sector through innovative approaches. The program aims to promote regional economic development, smart specialization, and public-private partnerships through mentoring and developing joint research agendas between clusters in different EU countries and regions. While successful in integrating more regions into the knowledge economy, the program could be expanded through increased funding and synergies with other EU funding instruments.
GLA Consultancy repot - The London Export Plan.docxLilly Pencheva
This consultancy report summarizes the process and findings of a project to develop the London Export Plan. The consultancy team conducted research including qualitative interviews with London SMEs to understand export challenges and identify areas for improvement. Key recommendations included tailoring support for SMEs, adopting a regional and cluster approach, creating a centralized "one stop shop", and raising awareness of available services. The report also notes the inherently global nature of encouraging London business internationalization.
Matej Ftacnik - The Spot - Slovakia - Stanford Engineering - Feb 23 2015Burton Lee
Talk by Matej Ftacnik, Co-Founder - The Spot (SK), at Stanford on Feb 23 2015, in our session on 'Slovakia & Latvia :: Accelerators & Infographics Startups'.
Website: http://www.StanfordEuropreneurs.org
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/StanfordEuropreneurs
Twitter: @Europreneurs
Eiken provides a variety of permanent services to its member companies including strategic advisory services, talent promotion programs, business management support, internationalization assistance, trade promotion activities, R&D advisory services, and involvement in strategic projects. Specific services include access to strategic analysis and competitiveness planning, legal advisory services, training programs, assistance applying for public aid, connecting with talent pools, participation in international trade fairs and missions, support for communication and promotion activities, guidance on funding programs, and initiatives to foster innovation projects.
Eiken provides its member companies with a variety of permanent services including strategic advisory services, business management support, talent promotion, internationalization assistance, trade promotion, R&D advisory services, and involvement in strategic projects. Some specific services mentioned include access to strategic analysis and intelligence through tools like SICC, legal and technical advisory services through EikenLEX, training programs, assistance applying for public aid, connecting with talent through programs like EikenBANK, international brand promotion through Basque Audiovisual, communication support through EikenPRESS, and promotion of innovation through projects like Innova Basque Audiovisual.
An Introduction to Agile Testing Agile Tour Kaunas 2013Clement Pickering
This document introduces agile testing and how it differs from traditional testing approaches. It discusses how at Callcredit, testing is now seen as part of the overall development process with quality as everyone's responsibility. Key aspects of agile testing covered include having testers and developers work as one team, taking a flexible generalist approach over siloed specialists, and advocating for quality rather than just providing assurance. The document also outlines agile testing strategies like lightweight visible strategies and continuous integration, as well as techniques like behavior driven development, test automation, and using the right tools for different test types and layers. It concludes that agile testing requires a new mindset compared to traditional testing and is a more integrated, technical, and challenging
Overview presentation of some thoughts around test environment challenges in the context of continuous delivery. Including why pre-production environments could be an anti-pattern
The document proposes creating visual test strategy posters as an alternative to traditional written test strategy documents. Visual posters would be concise, displayed prominently, and help generate discussion. Examples of information to include on the posters are testing principles, tools and techniques, and iterative review/refinement at retrospectives. An interactive exercise walks through creating a poster for a sample banking application project. The conclusion advocates designing a single-page visual test strategy for a project to communicate the test approach in a more engaging manner.
- EIKEN is a Basque audiovisual cluster dedicated to boosting the economic value and internationalization of the creative and culture sector through cooperation with European partners.
- In 2013, EIKEN led international benchmarking missions to Israel, Ireland, and Singapore to promote the internationalization of Basque audiovisual companies.
- EIKEN provides services to support member companies including legal advice, monitoring of employment and revenue, and opportunities for collaboration through meetings and showcases.
Este documento explica los detalles de un programa para jóvenes creadores audiovisuales llamado EikenTALENT. Los participantes deben presentar proyectos originales individuales o en grupos de hasta 3 personas antes del 15 de mayo de 2016. Se evaluarán los proyectos en base a su originalidad y viabilidad comercial. Los ganadores recibirán becas de formación y oportunidades para desarrollar sus proyectos con empresas productoras vascas.
This document discusses the diverse skills of modern testers. It notes that traditional job descriptions do not accurately capture the reality of testing roles and may be off-putting. The document argues that diversity is an asset for testing and lists some "anti-patterns" that can overly simplify testing roles. It characterizes testers as "T-shaped people" with both generalist and specialist skills. The document provides examples of testing skills and behaviors and encourages audience participation in crowdsourcing a more accurate job specification for testing roles.
Eiken provides a variety of permanent services to support its member companies including strategic advisory services, talent promotion, business management support, internationalization assistance, trade promotion, research and development advisory services, and involvement in strategic projects. Specific services include access to strategic analysis and planning, legal and training services, assistance with funding programs, an international talent pool, promotion at trade shows and missions abroad, communication support, and linking members to innovation projects.
El documento resume las actividades del Clúster Audiovisual de Euskadi (EIKEN) durante 2014. EIKEN evolucionó su estructura de gestión para enfocarse en la internacionalización y cooperación. Organizó varios eventos y programas para apoyar a la industria audiovisual vasca, incluyendo Innova Basque Audiovisual para producir formatos internacionales, atraer empresas de contenido digital, y seminarios sobre modelos de negocio y fiscalidad. EIKEN también buscó visibilidad para sus empresas miembros en Europa a través de la movilidad internacional
Creative Value. Culture and Economy Policy paper, 2009Daniel Dufourt
Creative Value
Culture and Economy Policy paper, 2009
Published by
The Ministry of Economic Affairs
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
The Netherlands
September 2009, 60 pages
More than 99% of all companies are small and medium-sized enterprises, providing most training positions and creating the majority of new jobs. In the Baltic Sea Region SMEs account for around 55% of value added and 65% of employment
of all companies. This translates into over 26 million
people employed by SMEs. In times of economic
recession, supporting SMEs translates into supporting economic recovery and labour market stabilisation
in the EU. The innovation projects partfinanced
within the Baltic Sea Region Programme 2007-2013, in
2012, together formed a project cluster called Innovation in SMEs.
What do our SMEs need in the next few years or even the next
decades? How can we maintain highly innovative SMEs in the BSR and boost the innovation capacities of our companies? This brochure looks into three core areas of innovation
support: internationalisation and cooperation, qualification and education, and research and development.
Helsinki smart region paper for co r educ 25 26 april 2013 v0 85Tuija Hirvikoski
This document provides an overview of the Helsinki Smart Region initiative and its role in pioneering smart regional development in Europe according to the EU 2020 strategy. It summarizes Helsinki's efforts to become a leading innovation ecosystem in Finland through the EKA project and outlines key EU programs like Innovation Union, Digital Agenda for Europe, and Horizon 2020 that provide opportunities for pioneering regions. The document contributes to developing Helsinki's strategy and action plan to strengthen collaboration between regional actors and pioneer urban and regional ecosystems cooperation across Europe.
1) The speech highlights Finland's strong record in research and innovation and encourages them to take advantage of opportunities in Horizon 2020, the EU's new research and innovation program.
2) Horizon 2020 aims to simplify funding access and provide coherent support from research to market uptake. It will focus on societal challenges and increasing business and private sector participation.
3) Finland is praised for its high R&D investment and scientific quality but encouraged to further diversify its economy and boost innovative enterprises
The document discusses the potential of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in Europe. It notes that CCIs represent an innovative and growing economic sector that contributes billions to the EU GDP. However, CCIs face challenges from digital shifts, globalization, and piracy that threaten traditional business models. The document calls for strategic action to help CCIs adapt, innovate, access funding, and develop new skills in order to better unlock their economic and social potential for Europe.
Sohbetmakalesi Günümüz imkanları ve teknolojilerine göre kendini sürekli gelişime açık ve teknolojinin sohbet hizmetinde sunduğu tüm hizmetleri takip ederek kullanıcılarına sunmayı hedefliyor. web sohbet ve mobil sohbet hizmeti sağlayarak kullanıcılarını aynı çatı altında toplamayı hedeflemektedir ayrıca irc destekli sohbet ağı kullanmaktadır. Mirc sohbet uygulaması irc sohbet sunucularında kullanıldığı için SohbetMakalesi sitemizde kullanmaya devam etmektedir.
SohbetMakalesi Ayrıcalıklı Bir Sohbet Sitesimidir. ?
Evet ayrıcalıklı bir sohbet sitesidir, bu ayrıcalıklarından birisi seviyeli sohbet ortamı oluşturmak istemesi argo kelimeler cinsel sohbet odalarının olmadığı bayan ve erkeklerin hakaret içermeyen şekilde sohbet ederek keyifli eğlenceli vakit geçirmesini sağlamak birinci görevimiz olmaktadır. SohbetMakalesi her yaştan kullanıcının güzel ve seviyeli sohbet edebileceği harika bir sohbet ortamı oluşturmaya çalışmaktadır küfür, argo, saygısız, cinsel sohbet, hakaret vs gibi hal ve hareketlerde olan kişi ve kişileri tekrar sohbet odalarına alınmayacak şekilde uzaklaştırılır.
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The document discusses the potential of cultural and creative industries in Europe. It notes that these industries represent an innovative and growing sector that contributes billions to the EU GDP. However, Europe has yet to fully develop a strategic approach to leverage its cultural assets into a powerful creative economy. The Green Paper aims to explore how the EU can create the right conditions for these industries to innovate, drive economic and social change, and unlock their potential for growth and jobs.
Financing regional and local government investments: Case examples on ways to...OECD CFE
This is the presentation on Financing regional and local government investments: Case examples on ways to build the base for regional development and welfare, delivered by Antti Moisio, Economist and Policy Analyst at CFE/OECD, at the Joint seminar by OECD and Regional Development Office of the Deputy Prime Minister of Slovak Republic on January 30, 2020.
The newsletter provides updates about the Greenov project, including:
- Greenov is a transnational cooperation project between partners in Northwestern European countries to develop sustainable renovation practices.
- Four Greenov partners will launch pilot renovations of existing buildings to demonstrate exemplary sustainable renovation approaches. Results will be analyzed and disseminated.
- Stoke on Trent City Council replaces Birmingham Chamber of Commerce as a Greenov partner. Stoke has two projects relevant to Greenov's mission around sustainable refurbishment training and supporting local companies.
This document provides a policy handbook on how to strategically use EU support programs, including structural funds, to foster the potential of culture for local, regional, and national development. It discusses why investing in cultural and creative industries is worthwhile by outlining their economic contributions in terms of GDP, growth, employment, and spill-over effects. It also provides the framework for cohesion policy and smart specialization strategies. The handbook then offers suggestions for specific measures supported by examples from EU member states.
Guia sobre subvenciones culturales y creativas en la unión europeaJosé Cantero Gómez
This document provides a summary of a policy handbook on using EU support programs and structural funds to foster the potential of culture and creative industries for local and regional development.
The handbook was created by an EU working group of member state experts on cultural and creative industries. It aims to help local, regional, and national authorities develop strategies to maximize the economic and social benefits of investing in culture. The handbook provides an overview of EU funding programs from 2014-2020 and offers case studies of effective initiatives in member states. These initiatives focus on creating opportunities for cultural and creative industries, strengthening small businesses in these sectors, and promoting spill-over effects in other parts of the local economy through areas like tourism and urban regeneration.
European innovation scoreboard 2022-KI0922386ENN (1).pdfPaperjam_redaction
The European Innovation Scoreboard 2022 report provides the following key findings:
1. Almost all EU Member States have increased their innovation performance since 2015, but the lowest performing countries are falling further behind.
2. Between 2021 and 2022, innovation performance declined for eight Member States and improved for 19.
3. Based on their innovation performance relative to the EU average, Member States fall into four groups: Innovation Leaders, Strong Innovators, Moderate Innovators, and Emerging Innovators.
4. At the global level, the EU has overtaken Japan in innovation performance and closed part of the gap with some other competitors like South Korea and the US.
The Basque Science Technology and Innovation NetworkTR3S PROJECT
The Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network (RVCTI in Spanish) was established in 1997 in order to develop a market and client-oriented smart technological infrastructure for complementary and coordinated networking. It aims at providing an integrated, sophisticated and specialised technology offer to the Basque business sector.
The document proposes a new policy agenda to maximize the innovative contributions of Europe's creative industries. It recommends 10 policy actions to stimulate innovation and growth through cross-sectoral collaboration, build better business support and access to finance in regional ecosystems, and measure and raise awareness of the value of the cultural and creative industries. The recommendations are based on work by the European Creative Industries Alliance Policy Learning Platform to understand challenges facing creative SMEs and provide benchmark policy cases and suggestions.
ECBN - A Manifesto for InternationalisationCallum Lee
The document outlines 5 principles for effective internationalization of cultural and creative industries in Europe according to the European Creative Business Network (ECBN). The principles are: 1) Internationalization must be led by individual businesses, 2) Face-to-face interaction is important, 3) Internationalization can benefit businesses of any size or sector, 4) Internationalization needs European support through programs and regulations, and 5) Better data and evidence is needed to understand effective internationalization strategies. ECBN and the European Commission should adopt these principles to most effectively support growth of cultural and creative industries internationally.
The previous Kosovo Country Strategy (2016-2021) achieved the following key results:
- Supported private sector competitiveness through over €50 million in credit lines to SMEs and 186 advisory projects helping companies expand.
- Launched a Women in Business program providing credit and advisory services.
- Supported agribusiness through direct lending and advisory services helping over 40 businesses.
- Supported financial sector development and regulatory reforms with the central bank.
- Provided €299 million in loans to MSMEs since 2016 and €12.9 million through the Women in Business program.
- 77.5% of projects were on track to achieve expected transition impact, with priority areas being private sector competitiveness and regional
Europako diru-laguntza deialdiak ulertzeko hiztegi batJosu Waliño
The document provides definitions and explanations of key terms related to applying for and participating in European Union research funding programs. It defines programs such as the European Research Area (ERA), Framework Programs (FP7, Horizon 2020), and Erasmus for All. It also explains funding schemes, work programs and calls for proposals, and important organizations involved in applications like the National Contact Point and Participant Identification Code. The overall document serves as a glossary to help interpret calls for European financial assistance.
NO NL opportunities in the blue economySytse YBEMA
Inventory of Norwegian strategies, instruments and key players that actively develop an integrated ‘BLUE ECONOMY’ and to identify areas of cooperation, potential partners and strategies that The Netherlands could follow to connect.
Report from Workshop 2: Internet of Things People, Copenhagen Business School
27 June 2013
Ivan Häuser, rapporteur.
On behalf of the core group of IoTPeople CBS: Janni Nielsen, Leif Bloch Rasmussen, Rasmus Ulslev Pedersen, Thomas Sørensen, Susanne Yaganeh and Kim Balle
Eiken ofrece una variedad de servicios permanentes a sus empresas asociadas, incluyendo asesoramiento estratégico, gestión empresarial, promoción del talento, internacionalización, promoción comercial, asesoría en I+D+i, y participación en proyectos estratégicos como Innova Basque Audiovisual. Los servicios cubren áreas como análisis estratégico, programas de ayudas, formación, búsqueda de talento, presencia en ferias internacionales, y asesoramiento en programas de I+D+
Este documento presenta el resumen anual de 2014 del Clúster Audiovisual de Euskadi (EIKEN). En él, se describe la nueva estructura de gestión adoptada por EIKEN, centrada en la internacionalización y la cooperación. También se detallan las principales actividades realizadas durante el año, como programas de coproducción, eventos y ferias para promover la industria audiovisual vasca a nivel internacional, y acciones de apoyo a empresas y profesionales del sector.
EikenTALENT (antiguo EikenBANK) es una acción innovadora diseñada desde las empresas asociadas a Eiken-Basque Audiovisual (Cluster Audiovisual de Euskadi), mediante la cual se persigue poner en contacto el talento no profesional de los/as jóvenes creadores/as con las empresas del Sector Audiovisual Vasco, con el fin de que de esta colaboración puedan surgir nuevos productos competitivos en el audiovisual vasco. Asimismo, pretende retener el talento creativo en Euskadi y ofrecerle un escaparate donde poder mostrar sus ideas a la industria.
Este documento establece las bases para participar en el programa EikenTALENT. Los participantes deben declarar que su proyecto es original y aceptar plenamente las bases del programa publicadas en línea. La firma del documento supone la aceptación de las bases y el compromiso de cumplir con todas las previsiones. Para validar el proyecto en línea, los participantes deben enviar el documento firmado con copia del DNI antes del 3 de mayo de 2015.
Este documento presenta el informe anual 2013 del Cluster Audiovisual de Euskadi (EIKEN). EIKEN cumplirá 10 años en 2014 y fijará su estrategia para los próximos años. En 2013, las empresas asociadas de EIKEN se internacionalizaron y cooperaron, lo que será fundamental para ampliar el alcance de EIKEN hacia la economía creativa y digital. EIKEN realizó varias misiones internacionales de benchmarking y negocios, y participó en ferias internacionales. También ofreció servicios de asesoramiento, formación y
El documento describe los diversos servicios permanentes que Eiken ofrece a sus empresas asociadas, incluyendo acceso a información estratégica y de inteligencia de mercado, asesoramiento empresarial y de gestión, promoción del talento, servicios de internacionalización, promoción comercial, apoyo a la I+D+i, y oportunidades de participar en proyectos estratégicos.
Este documento explica los detalles del programa EikenBANK para la selección y desarrollo de proyectos audiovisuales. Los jóvenes creativos pueden presentar proyectos originales individuales o en grupos de hasta 3 personas. Se valorará la originalidad y viabilidad comercial. Los premios incluyen becas de formación y 1.000€ para la producción de un piloto. Los proyectos seleccionados defenderán su idea ante un jurado y los ganadores se anunciarán en un evento de entrega de premios.
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From one year to the next, and there have now been a few since I was first appointed
CEO of Eiken, it is my responsibility –and honour, I should like to add- to draft a brief
summary of the Cluster’s operations over the previous year. I have no intention of going
into any great detail about the year’s activities -among other reasons because they are
covered in the following pages in this report- but instead I shall provide a general out-
line and an overall perspective of all the work done.
In a word, I can safely say that 2012 has been an especially busy year in terms of
the activities undertaken. Even more importantly, nonetheless, some of these activities
have laid the foundations for a more promising outlook for the sector. Indeed, we have
managed to uphold our more significant strategic commitments while at the same time
seeking new areas for development.
Along these lines, I should especially like to mention two initiatives. Firstly, Innova
Basque Audiovisual, the programme rolled out as a joint venture involving the Basque
TV and radio broadcaster EiTB and the sector to promote the production of pilot progra-
mmes for sale abroad. Thanks to this groundbreaking project, in which we have set out
to find a more flexible and effective model of collaboration with the public sector, the
catalogue of original products will increase yearly with formats chosen by international
experts for their distribution in the main markets.
Secondly, I should like to highlight the trade missions to the Netherlands and Israel,
where we established a robust network of contacts and discovered two markets of a si-
milar size to our own, albeit with their own particular strategies that have enabled us to
draw major conclusions for the future of the Basque audiovisual sector. It is clear that
both the visits made –a direct outcome of the analysis made to implement the Compe-
titiveness Plan, with the support of the Department of Economic Development of the
Provincial Council of Bizkaia- and Innova Basque Audiovisual share a common purpose,
namely, internationalisation and greater competitiveness.
SteadfastEndeavour
Juan Mari Gurrutxaga
Eiken President
Also in 2012, we have begun
work on a European project,
Smart Culture, within the
EU’s 7th Framework Progra-
mme, in which Eiken is ta-
king part alongside similar
institutions and companies
from eight European regions
in a scheme designed to “de-
mocratise” culture through the
use of new technologies. It is an intense process that will extend over three
years, yet it will undoubtedly help to enrich the sharing of experience and actions
across the respective sectors in the Cultural Industries.
In short, and without forgetting other significant actions, such as EikenBANK-designed
to drive the relationship between higher education and business-, we may affirm that
2012 has been defined by a major effort in exposure to the outside world. We are well
aware that we are dealing with a universal market and that our work can be channelled
solely in that direction. Yet we are also convinced that the effort made will reap its
rewards, and it is highly likely that those results will become apparent sooner rather
than later.
4. 3
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The framework providing the platform for most of Eiken’s operations in 2012 has been
the Basque audiovisual sector’s Competitiveness Plan. The belief that the sector can only
be viable from a global perspective, and that firms need to adopt a serious and deter-
mined approach to effective positioning strategies within the new audiovisual scenario,
has led the Cluster to intensify its work in this field and seek to strengthen its member
companies.
A large part of the field work has been carried out in 2012 and potential projects have
been identified that are now being developed under the Cluster’s dynamising and dri-
ving role, yet above all, the highlights were the trade missions to the Netherlands and
Israel.
1.CompetitivenessPlan
These visits, arising from the need to open the door to new markets for Basque compa-
nies, were arranged with a dual purpose: establish professional contacts that pave the
way for possible partnerships or product sales, and gain an understanding of the keys
to the transformation of two of the world’s benchmark industries in the audiovisual sec-
tor.
The first visit was made the Netherlands, whose market is considered one of the world’s
most advanced, especially in terms of television formats. The Basque delegation, con-
sisting of delegates from the Cluster and a dozen or so companies, received the backing
of BEAZ Bizkaia and Bizkaia Xede, which embraced the mission’s agenda and took a
hands-on role in its development.
5. 4
4
From 27 November to 1 December –thanks to a full schedule of meetings at the highest
level- the Basque mission met the sundry agents involved in the development of the
Dutch audiovisual sector. These visits included firms, public agencies and sector asso-
ciations. The outcome has been a detailed understanding of the sector and, at the same
time, the Basque audiovisual sector itself has been introduced to the Dutch market as a
creative agent of proven experience and open to collaboration.
Similar objectives were established for the mission to Israel, a country that is
noted for the development of the New Media industry. The trip took place in February
2013. The agenda in Tel Aviv unveiled an array of real possibilities for cooperation that
are already being addressed within the Cluster.
On the other hand, the integral development of the Competitiveness Plan links up di-
rectly with the management model pursued by Eiken since its foundation. This model
has prioritised the creation of an audiovisual industry that operates and is considered
as such by all the other economic agents. That vision, furthermore, has always been
based on a very clear commitment to collaboration. The companies, acting on their
own accord, are facing an increasingly complex scenario: the market has grown into a
global one and greater size is required to undertake these projects. Cooperation and the
consolidation of a global brand, as is Basque Audiovisual, constitute one of the smarter
options at the present time.
1.CompetitivenessPlan
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5
Access to markets abroad and the inclusion of the “international” component in all au-
diovisual products –from the very moment the idea is generated- are two key aspects
of Eiken’s strategy. Throughout 2012, the Cluster has picked up the pace of its work in
this field, to the extent that it has now implemented a permanent structure dedicated
to internationalisation.
The creation of the Internationalisation department has also led to the culmination of
an endeavour boosted by the Cluster itself, but which has received vital support from
several institutions. Mention should be made accordingly of the backing received from
the Basque Government through its Departments of Economic Development and Com-
petitiveness, and Education, Language Policy and Culture, mainly through the Etxepare
Institute, as well from the Department of Economic Development of the Provincial Coun-
cil of Bizkaia and BEAZ.
Nevertheless, the decisive factor that has enabled Eiken to take this step has been its in-
volvement in a European project called Smart Culture. As part of the EU’s 7th Framework
Programme, and closely linked to the pillars of the Basque audiovisual sector’s Competitive-
ness Plan, Smart Culture aims to “democratise” culture, granting universal access to Europe’s
cultural heritage for the population as a whole via the internet and new technologies.
This project is of considerable importance to the Basque audiovisual industry, as it con-
templates a three-year period of research that will provide accurate information on the
business opportunities that are emerging within the field of digital culture.
What’s more, Eiken’s involvement in Smart Culture means the Basque Country will host
several meetings at European level during the project’s development, as the Cluster has
been appointed to head one of the work groups. Furthermore, it should be noted that
Eiken is participating in Smart Culture alongside similar institutions, universities and
companies from eight other European regions.
2.Internationalisation
SMARTCULTURE
PTS committee of the Basque Country
7. 6
6
In other matters, as an overall context for the effort Eiken is making to open new markets
abroad, close account should be taken of the bases for the commitment to internationa-
lisation. The analysis conducted around this issue has confirmed the need to maintain
Basque Audiovisual’s presence at the MIPTV and MIPCOM markets in Cannes. Indeed, it
has been evident over the years that both these events contain the basic requirements
for guaranteeing access, from a viable perspective in terms of both economics and agen-
da, to potential customers from all over the world. One should not forget Sunny Side of
the Doc in La Rochelle, as an event dedicated to documentary films that is important for
many of our companies.
Along these lines, mention should be made of the positive impact one of the main ac-
tions Eiken undertook in 2012, Innova Basque Audiovisual, had on the catalogue presen-
ted to the international markets, especially at Cannes. Indeed, the satisfactory response
received from these markets testifies to the project’s potential from the perspective of
the internationalisation of Basque audiovisual products.
The same objective of accessing potential clients –as well as collaborations or co-pro-
ductions- lies at the heart of Animabasque-Business, which was held for the fifth time
in 2012. The animation market was staged at the Palacio Euskalduna conference hall in
Bilbao towards the end of May, and besides the presence of several European firms it was
attended by a large group of trade delegates from Mexico.
2.Internationalisation
8. 7
7
Strategic actions –Eiken actions- are part of the Cluster’s core operations. In fact, most
of them share the same origin (responding to needs identified in the sector) and the
same expectations (becoming consolidated over time in order to guarantee an effective
and permanent alternative). This means the main fields addressed by initiatives of this
kind are directly related to mainstream concepts for the sector’s development, such as
professional training, internationalisation, innovation, networking, competitiveness and
strategic surveillance, while remaining consistent with the key features informing the
audiovisual sector.
In 2012, an Eiken action was implemented that was especially interesting due to
both its particular features (innovative experience in public – private finan-
3.EikenActions
cing) and its deliverables (production and broadcasting of pilot programmes and the
sale of international rights). Its name is Innova Basque Audiovisual, an original joint
strategic venture involving Eiken, EiTB and Basque production companies, and its first
edition has positioned it as an effective tool with a huge potential.
In short, Innova Basque Audiovisual has permitted the production in cooperation of
pilot programmes designed for sale abroad and their broadcasting over public TV. This
initiative involves a win-win situation, in which all the parties involved gain advantages
while sharing limited risks. Innova Basque Audiovisual means that in addition to their
own investment, companies can find backing so that their ideas “on paper” turn into
concrete products, thereby facilitating their sale on international markets. The priority
9. 8
8
focus of this scheme is precisely to help Basque companies access other markets, and
doing so in exactly the way that potential customers now expect; in other words, with a
pilot programme to broadcast and with an associated audience viewing figure.
The results of this first edition have been highly satisfactory and the scheme has trig-
gered the interest of international organisations because it provides an inventive outlet
for the sector in response to the new economic scenario that is unfolding.
A further initiative that has become consolidated involves EikenBANK, the tool the Cluster
has provided to enable the sector to identify the creativity that has still not had the chance
to come to the attention of the audiovisual industry. The fifth edition of this scheme was
held in 2012, retaining the support and commitment of all its collaborators (businesses
and institutions). Its consolidation as a talent pool is reflected in the growing number of
followers of EikenTALENT (Facebook platform) and the involvement of training companies
and businesses, whereby most of the people shortlisted have been able to access a large
part of the sector’s companies through the prizes and grants awarded.
Similar terms may be used to describe the Gidoi Faktoria (Script Factory), a tool created
to boost the instruction of professionals adapted to the sector’s new requirements. Now
that it has become fully consolidated, Gidoi Faktoria has turned its attention in 2012 to
the development of creativity and innovation. The outcome of this approach during the
year has been that its premises in EiTB’s headquarters in Bilbao have hosted dedicated
workshops and courses for the sector, linked mainly to new tendencies. Special mention
should be made accordingly of the workshop held on videogame scripts and a course on
the development of documentary scripts held in partnership with the Basque Centre for
New Audiovisual Technologies (CENTA).
Directly related to Gidoi Faktoria’s mission, and therefore to the demands identified in
the sector, 2012 saw the implementation of a tool designed to shed light on the state
3.EikenActions
10. 9
9
of the Basque audiovisual sector from the perspective of its professionals: the Diagnosis
on Training Needs, approved by Hobetuz.
The aim of this scheme is to obtain a snapshot of the sector and provide companies and
all other stakeholders with an instrument that enables them to face the challenges po-
sed at this level. The study’s conclusions confirm that today’s new professional profiles
should include skills in people management, languages, international experience and
some considerable ability to adapt to technological changes.
In addition to these main actions, Eiken has either headed or been involved in sundry
initiatives in inter-company cooperation and the generation of new business projects.
One of these is the group for cooperating on thematic channels, whose remit is the crea-
tion of a joint business platform that will position itself in the market of niche thematic
–non-linear- channels from a multimedia and multiplatform perspective.
A similar goal is pursued by Basque cinema’s online platform, in which Eiken has been
involved as an agent for the project’s coordination and diffusion. The platform is desig-
ned not only to create an effective system for the distribution of content via the inter-
net, but also to position the Basque audiovisual sector within this sphere of operation.
3.EikenActions
11. 10
10
Besides promoting actions and activities designed to drive the sector’s development,
Eiken has an important role to play in support of its member companies through the
different services it provides. The offer ranges from legal advice to the distribution of
briefing materials and the conducting of strategic analyses.
One of its pioneering services is EikenLEX, a repository of legal texts with a bearing on
the audiovisual sector, in addition to a legal consultancy service for its members. Su-
pport has been provided in 2012 for firms involved in international co-productions, whe-
re an understanding of the regulations governing the sector is strategically important.
The legal backing for member companies is provided by the prestigious firm Landwell,
which belongs to PwC.
Another important source of support is the competitive intelligence service, referred
to in Spanish as Servicio de Inteligencia Competitiva SICC-Eiken, which in 2012 has
4.EikenServices
consolidated its status as the main tool for accessing knowledge, thereby becoming a
decisive factor of competitive advantage. Through SICC Eiken, member companies have
been kept up to speed at all times with those strategic issues affecting the sector, in a
scheme made possible by the combined action of the SICC group and the web platform
sustaining it.
SICC Eiken has also been actively involved in the organisation of the symposium “Ga-
ming Synergy”, which was held on 14 May at the headquarters of Digipen Europe-Bilbao.
The aim of this event was to open the gateway to potential cooperation between au-
diovisual and videogame firms in the form of specific partnership projects. The event
also received support from the Basque office of the EU’s MEDIA programme (Media
Antena Euskal Herria).
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11
Along these same lines of action, there is the field work undertaken on a regular basis
for the Observatorio de Coyuntura (Situation Observatory). In 2012, Eiken has surveyed
all its member companies both qualitatively and quantitatively in order to gather precise
data on the sector’s evolution. Whenever deemed expedient, this field work has included
interviews with the management teams in member companies.
Also in 2012, schemes have been implemented within the framework of SPRI’s Compite
programme, targeting micro-companies in the sector. Specifically, 13 schemes have been
rolled out, including diagnoses and improvement plans, which have received Eiken’s
strategic support. In this case, Eiken has assumed the responsibility of teaming up with
the micro-companies, which are more sensitive to economic uncertainty, as they
conduct the necessary strategic appraisal of their business model.
4.EikenServices
13. 12
12
The reinforcement of ties with other markets underpinned Eiken’s involvement in the or-
ganisation of the 1st Europe-Latin America Co-production Forum. This project, organised
by the San Sebastian International Film Festival in collaboration with Eiken and other
agents from Audiovisual, paved the way for several contacts for possible cooperation
between companies from both these continents. The meetings were held over the course
of two days, within the framework of the festival itself, being rounded off with a mee-
ting between the Basque Country and Brazil.
Furthermore, the Cluster provides its member companies with the possibility of using its
communications service and reaching public opinion through press releases. This service,
called EikenPRESS, is designed for those companies seeking to improve the disclosure of
their work, thereby supporting their strategy regarding sales, image or production.
Eiken’s diffusion and promotion specifically constitute one of the activities directly
linked to the association’s reinforcement and, therefore, to the improvement in the
services provided to its member companies. Based on this operating policy, Eiken has
organised and taken part in several symposia and events, such as, for example, FesTVal
in Vitoria-Gasteiz and the Prestik Fair in Bilbao.
Directly related to this last point is Eiken’s involvement in the European Quality Week,
which has been a repeated feature of the Cluster since the very beginning. “Nueva for-
mación para el nuevo audiovisual” (New training for the new audiovisual sector) was
the name given to the 2012 symposium, which was held at EiTB’s Gidoi Faktoria (Script
Factory), and in which, among other presentations, Eiken reported the results of the
Diagnosis on Training Needs in the Audiovisual Sector.
4.EikenServices
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CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Income from the entity’s own operations 570,001
Fees paid by users and members and other operating income 182,606
Contributions from users 19,544
Income from promotions, sponsorships and collaborations 4,000
Subsidies booked against financial year’s profit and loss 363,851
Personnel expenses -189,035
Wages and salaries -156,696
Staff welfare expenses -32,339
Other operating expenses -369,618
External services -367,302
Taxes other than income tax -723
Losses and changes in provisioning -1,593
Fixed asset depreciation -2,864
OPERATING PROFIT 8,484
Financial income 6
From third parties 6
Financial expenses -4,874
On debts to third parties -4,694
Exchange differences -180
FINANCIAL LOSS -4,868
INCOME BEFORE TAX 3,616
Income Tax -
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 3,616
CHANGES IN THE SOCIAL FUND 900
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR, CHANGE IN NET WORTH 4,516
5.EconomicFigures
Incomestatement2012
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14
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 8,521
Intangible assets 4,572
Property, plant and equipment 1,519
Non-current financial investments 2,430
CURRENT ASSETS 475,882
Users and other trade accounts receivable 7,615
Other receivables 270,071
Public authorities 270,071
Treasury 198,196
TOTAL ASSETS 484,403
NET WORTH 70,949
Equity 70,949
Social fund 57,068
Reserves 10,265
Surplus for the year 3,616
CURRENT LIABILITIES 413,454
Current payables 315,949
Bank borrowing 1,663
Other financial liabilities 314,286
Trade accounts payable 97,505
Payable to suppliers 44,895
Suppliers, group companies and associates 38,115
Payable to personnel 35
Public authorities 14,460
TOTAL NET WORTH AND LIABILITIES 484,403
5.EconomicFigures
ASSETS
Balancesheet2012
NETWORTHANDLIABILITIES
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The consolidation of Eiken actions, the integral development of the Competitiveness
Plan and the advancement of the process for internationalising the Basque audiovisual
sector are the three pillars of the Cluster’s operations in business 2013.
In the first of these cases, special mention should be made of the second edition of
Innova Basque Audiovisual. Not only does it involve the project’s consolidation, but it
also means the success of the first edition has allowed the project to grow, in terms of
both its scope and its dissemination abroad.
The invitation to take part in MIPFormats to introduce the project to the international
sector gathered in Cannes through an exclusive presentation, the Master class on inter-
nationalisation delivered by FRAPA’s chairperson, Patty Geneste, or the formats consul-
tancy with Amos Neumann, from Armoza, and Geise Fiscina, from The Wit, are measures
of improvement that reinforce the action Innova Basque Audiovisual.
In turn, the Competitiveness Plan will receive a further boost through the arrangement
of more trade missions, as well as through the “World Kafe” with agents and professio-
nals from the sector, adopting a wide-ranging perspective.
Furthermore, access to international markets continues to be one of the Cluster’s main
aspirations, with continued presence at the markets in Cannes and La Rochelle, while
further exploring the possibility of collaborating with other industries.
In step with all these projects, Eiken will continue to develop its services and actions
with a view to providing the sector with a scenario of opportunities. Accordingly, note
should be taken of the substance of some of the main actions, as in the case of Eiken-
BANK, which records its sixth edition in 2013.
6.Outlookfor2013
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6.Outlookfor2013
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Income from the entity’s own operations 458,790
Fees paid by users and members and other operating income 142,571
Service rendering 675
Subsidies booked against financial year’s profit and loss 315,544
Personnel expenses -223,712
Wages and salaries -183,131
Staff welfare expenses -40,581
Other operating expenses -226,088
External services -225,488
Taxes other than income tax -600
Fixed asset depreciation -4,490
OPERATING PROFIT 4,500
Financial income 0
From third parties 0
Financial expenses -4,500
On debt to third parties -4,500
FINANCIAL LOSS -4,500
INCOME BEFORE TAX 0
Income Tax -
PROFIT / LOSS FOR THE YEAR FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 0
SURPLUS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 0
Budgetproposalfor2013
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u President
Juan Mari Gurrutxaga (General Manager of Mixer)
u Secretary
Mikel Astorkiza (Manager of the Euskaltel Foundation)
u First vice-president
Begoña Ayarza (Manager of Itesa)
u Second vice-president
Juan Carlos López (General Manager of 3koma)
u Board members
Andoni Aranburu (Manager of Strategy and Communication at EiTB)
Iñaki Eizmendi (Manager of Pausoka)
Julián Flórez (Manager of Vicomtech)
Ricardo González (General Manager of K 2000)
Fernando Larrondo (Managing Director of Irusoin)
Carlos Juárez (Manager of Basque Films)
Juanjo Landa (Executive Producer of Bainet)
u Manager
Itziar Mena
Committee Name Committee Head
u Technological innovation Julián Flórez
u Innovation in management Ricardo González
u Internationalisation Iñaki Eizmendi
u Sector strategy Begoña Ayarza
Boardofdirectors (2013) Strategycommittees
7.GoverningBodiesandOrganisationalStructure
Eiken’s operations revolve around three bodies: the General Assembly of Members, the Strategy Committees and the Board of Directors.
The composition of the Eiken Strategy Committees emerged as the following:
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u 3koma Itxaso Atutxa
Juan Carlos López
Ruth Martínez
Igor Zabala
Emilio López
u abra Alberto Gerrikabeitia
Joxe Portela
u bainet Juanjo Landa
Gregorio Muro
Asier Nabea
Jone Miren Goenaga
Eva Breton
Manuel Paino
Josetxo Lizartza
u baleuko Karmelo Vivanco
Eduardo Barinaga
Javi Vivanco
Idurre Cajaraville
Jone Landaluze
u bitart Fernando Díez
8.Contributors
u centa Susana Patiño
Julio Cordoba
Laura Arana
u Digipen Ignacio Otalora
Aitziber Azkondo
u digitalak Josu Erguin
Ander Erguin
u eitb Patxi Arratibel
Andoni Aranburu
Aintzane Pérez del Palomar
Itziar Azpeitia
Andrea Ibáñez
Marta Alvarez
Maite Iturbe
Mikel Agirre
Ainhoa Lodoso
Jose Luis Blanco
Lontzo Sainz
Alex Aranzabal
Pello Sarasola
Gorka García
u epe/apv Carlos Juarez (Basque Films)
u erpin Julia García
u escivi Iñaki Aizpuru
Maria Aizpuru
Iñaki Rubio
u euskaltel Mikel Astorkiza
u expressive Aitor Gabiña
Izaskun Pérez
u G93 Juan Carlos San Román
u gizer Andoni Eguíluz
u ibaia Ignacio Rotaetxe
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u idem María Vallejo
Alberto Rojo
Ana Gutiérrez
u ik4 Julián Flórez
Maider Laka
Igor Olaizola
Maria Teresa Linaza
Daniel Vander Vorst
u irusoin Fernando Larrondo
Iñaki Gomez
Juan Cruz Izagirre
Xabier Berzosa
u itesa Begoña Ayarza
Iñigo Artetxe
u jarkatza Juan Carlos Revuelta
Arantza García de Andoin
u k 2000 Ricardo González
Sabin Uriarte
Arri Granados
Blanca Baena
u m4f Itziar Ijalba
Jon Egia
u mixer Juan Mari Gurrutxaga
u orio Beñat Ibarbia
Unai Ibarbia
u pausoka Iñaki Eizmendi
Itziar Zeberio
Pedro Fuentes
Xabier Zabaleta
Miren Olabarri
Eukene Aldekoa
u signo digital Esther Terradas
Josu Venero
u sugar factory Ana Díaz de Zugazua
u tecnalia Luis Emaldi
Ramón Delgado
Tatiana Bartolome
Francisco Javier Acera
Diego Bajo
u ubiqa Jose Luis Roncero
Raquel Duran
8.Contributors
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9.Members
Úbiqa Tecnología,
Ideas y Comunicación, S.L.
www.ubiqa.com
Tecnalia
www.tecnalia.com
Sugar Factory, S.L.
www.sugar-factory.com
Pausoka Entertain-
ment, S.L.
www.pausoka.com
Mixer Servicios
Audiovisuales, S.L.
www.mixer.com.es
Signo Digital, S.L.
s.digital@euskalnet.net
Bainet
www.bainet.es
3koma, S.A.
www.3koma.com
Abra Prod, S.L.
www.abraprod.com
Baleuko Komunikazioa, S.L.
www.baleuko.com
Bitart New Media, S.L.
www.bitart.info
Basque Films
www.basquefilms.com
Andoaingo Zine eta Bideo
Eskola, S.L. (ESCIVI)
aginako@aginakobz.es
EiTB, S.A.
www.eitb.com
Escuela CENTA
www.escuelacenta.com
Digipen
www.digipen.es
Erpin 360, S.L.
erpin360@vertice360.com
Expressive Media Proyects, S.L.
www.expressive.es
Euskaltel, S.A.
www.euskaltel.es
Digital Mobiles, S.L.
www.digitalak.com
Itesa Producciones, S.L.
www.itesa.tv
Idem 4, S.L. (Idem
Producción Audiovisual)
www.idem4.com
IK4
www.ik4.es
Jarkatza Media, S.L.
www.jarkatza.com
m4f
www.m4f.es
K 2000, S.A.U.
www.k2000.com
Irusoin, S.A.
www.irusoin.com
22. Basque Audiovisual Cluster
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