The document discusses improving Research and Development (R&D) in health sciences and technologies through knowledge partnerships, emphasizing the need for stronger connections between universities, research institutions, and the business sector. It outlines the current situation, future visions, and main areas of focus, including the establishment of innovative scientific-academic hubs in the Euro-Mediterranean region. The text highlights the importance of regional ecosystems and microclusters in fostering research and innovation.

1. Knowledge partnerships for a better R&D
R2B in health sciences and technologies
Carlos Ripoll Soler
cripoll@vlc-campus.com

2. International
Excellence mci
trends

3. international trends

4. “If we want knowledge to circulate, we must also make universities and
research institutions stronger and better connected to a more competitive
business sector ”
Janez Potočnik – former European Commissionner for
Science and Research

5. eu2020Strategy

6. digital agenda
innovation union
youth on the move
resource efficient
industry policy
new skills
eu against proverty
flagshipStrategy

7. knowledgeCocreation
Smart
Regions
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Regional
Digital Innovation Knowlege
Innovation
Agenda Ecosystems
ecosystems Triangle HEI
R E
Triple
Helix

8. vlc/campus

9. vlcCampus

10. supported by
+200 partners

11. currentSituation

12. currentSituation

13. clearVision
“…becoming of the first innovative scientific-academic poles in the
Euro-Mediterranean mega-region, able to make a decisive contribution
to the economic and cultural development of Europe”

14. mainAreas

15. globallyInternational

16. microclusters

17. regionalEcosystems

18. researchMicroclusters

19. innovationPlatforms

20. openCompetition
40% include
average size
mci 342 RE more than 6
MCI 5 RE
RE

21. concreteResults
total
50 resource equipement
investment
microclusters sharing network
5M€