Stikkord: Innovation ecosystems

  • Norwegian Centre for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors

    Norwegian Centre for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors

    september 1, 2020 @ 8:00 am – desember 31, 2028 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (NETWORK) (PROJECT)

    NTNU SFI NORCICS. “NORCICS”. Accessed 14.08.2025. https://www.ntnu.edu/norcics.

    Centre for Research-based Innovation (SFI)

    NORCICS’s vision is to contribute to making Norway the most securely digitalized country in the world, by improving the cyber security and resilience of its critical sectors, through supporting research-based innovation.

    Our primary objective is to enhance the capability of private and public sector stakeholders to respond to the current and future cybersecurity risks by developing, validating, and operationalizing innovative socio-technical solutions.

    The following secondary objectives will lead to the achievement of the primary objective above:

    1. To generate new knowledge about interdependencies and dynamics in Critical Sectors; and how Cyber Physical Systems especially in Critical Sectors can be attacked;
    2. To design, develop, and test innovative methods and tools for the detection, prevention, and mitigation of cyberattacks against industrial control systems in Critical Sectors, and to validate these in industrially relevant environments;
    3. To demonstrate and validate the efficiency and effectiveness of interlinked cybersecurity measures for control systems in Critical Sectors for selected industrially relevant environments;
    4. To develop novel methods and tools for the improvement of cybersecurity training and awareness, and means for validation of such methods;
    5. To effectively transfer the knowledge created within NORCICS among its user partners, sectoral and industrial clusters, and relevant stakeholders in Norway.

    NORCICS has the following work packages (WP):

    1. Research-based innovation roadmap
    2. Foundations
    3. Technologies, applications, and services
    4. Demonstration environments
    5. Dissemination and knowledge transfer
    6. Project management
  • FAME: Federated decentralized trusted dAta Marketplace for Embedded finance

    FAME: Federated decentralized trusted dAta Marketplace for Embedded finance

    januar 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am – desember 31, 2025 @ 5:00 pm CET

    (PROJECT)

    FAME. “FAME.” Accessed 13.08.2025. https://www.fame-horizon.eu.

    FAME is a joint effort of world-class experts in data management, data technologies, the data economy, and digital finance, aiming to develop and launch to the global market a unique, trustworthy, energy-efficient, and secure federated data marketplace for Embedded Finance (EmFi).

    ​The FAME project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2023 Research and Innovation Programe under grant agreement nª 101092639. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Horizon Europe. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

    Marketplace

    The FAME Federated Data Marketplace for Embedded Finance is a Data Space, according to the definition of the EU, customized for buying and selling federated data assets in the financial sector.

    Accessible through a unified entry point, the Marketplace allows for secure data access, sharing, trading and analysis through FAME’s analytical tools for both finance and non-finance organizations, tech and non-tech users, and other end-users.

    Why FAME?

    Modern data marketplaces are transforming how data assets are shared, traded, and utilized. Recent European initiatives have made significant strides, particularly in enhancing data monetization, regulatory compliance, and secure data exchange. However, existing centralized marketplaces face challenges that limit broader participation and accessibility. Notable limitations include complex data discovery processes, limited transparency in value-based data monetization, and insufficient integration of trusted, energy-efficient analytics. Addressing these gaps can unlock new data-driven applications in sectors like finance, retail, and smart cities, empowering innovative services that seamlessly integrate financial data. That is where FAME comes in.

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  • Data Space for Smart and Sustainable Communities

    Data Space for Smart and Sustainable Communities

    oktober 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am – september 30, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (PROJECT)

    European data space for smart communities (DS4SSCC-DEP). “DS4SSCC”. Accessed 13.08.2025. https://www.ds4sscc.eu/home.

    DS4SSCC–DEP is funded by the European Union Digital Europe Work Programme 2021-2022 under Grant Agreement No. 101123342. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them.

    The European Data Space for Smart Communities (DS4SSCC-DEP) initiative is a pivotal deployment following the preparatory action for a Data Space for Sustainable and Smart Cities and Communities (DS4SSCC). 

    Emphasising sustainability aspects and diversity in communities, DS4SSCC developed a multi-stakeholder data governance scheme, created a blueprint for the European DS4SSCC, delivered priority datasets, and developed a roadmap towards a mature DS4SSCC.

    DS4SSCC-DEP’s vision revolves around creating a well-governed federated territorial, place-based data space for smart communities available for developers and infrastructure providers, aligning with the prospects outlined in Europe’s Digital Decade objectives. This approach distinguishes itself from sectoral data spaces by encompassing diverse domains, and underpinning governance across all levels of society.

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    Open & Agile Smart Cities and Communities (OASC)

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  • EBRAINS: A Research Infrastructure to Advance Neuroscience and Brain Health

    EBRAINS: A Research Infrastructure to Advance Neuroscience and Brain Health

    september 1, 2022 @ 8:00 am – desember 31, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (PROJECT)

    EBRAINS. “EBRAINS.” Accessed 13.08.2025. https://www.ebrains.eu.

    EBRAINS is an international non-profit association (AISBL), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. It is made up of 8 Full Members and 35 Associate Members. The Research Infrastructure is organised around a central hub that coordinates a pan-European network of services delivered through National Nodes. EBRAINS is governed by three bodies, the General Assembly, the Governing Board and the Management Board. A National Node Board gathers Node representatives. EBRAINS also has two Advisory Committees, the Science and Technology one and the Ethics and Society one which will soon be instated. EBRAINS is funded by the Horizon Europe Framework Programme.

    A state-of-the-art ecosystem for neuroscience

    EBRAINS is on a mission to revolutionise how neuroscience is conducted. The digital ecosystem that we provide enables advances in brain research that translate to innovations in neuroscience, healthcare and technology.

    Towards a European Brain Partnership to accelerate scientific, technological, and societal needs.

    EBRAINS’ ambition is to enable breakthroughs in different areas of brain science. We are proud to be part of several game-changing projects and initiatives, in which we join forces with leading institutions to achieve tangible results and outcomes. If you’re interested in working with us on specific projects, different possibilities exist. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.

    EBRAINS is organised around a central hub that coordinates a pan-European network of services that are delivered through national nodes.

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  • ENFIELD: European Lighthouse to Manifest Trustworthy and Green AI

    ENFIELD: European Lighthouse to Manifest Trustworthy and Green AI

    september 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am – august 30, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (PROJECT)

    NTNU. “ENFIELD”. Accessed 13.08.2025. https://enfield-project.eu.

    ENFIELD is set to establish a distinctive European Center of Excellence focused on advancing fundamental research in Green, Adaptive, Human-Centric, and Trustworthy AI and applied research within key sectors like Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Space. 
     
    Promoted by 30 leading research institutions, businesses, and public sector representatives from 18 countries, the project builds a vibrant AI community of the brightest minds from across Europe. 
     
    ENFIELD network will deliver over 75 unique AI solutions, 180 high-impact publications, strategic documents and extensive outreach efforts. 

    Our Mission

    Our goal is to develop AI solutions that address challenges in sectors such as healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and space, while promoting sustainability and ethics. 

    The ENFIELD Project is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or DG CNECT. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.  The University of Nottingham’s participation in the Horizon Europe Project ENFIELD is supported by UKRI grant number 10094603. 

    NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)

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  • European Week of Regions and Cities

    European Week of Regions and Cities

    oktober 13, 2025 @ 8:00 am – oktober 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (EVENT)

    European Commission. “European Week of Regions and Cities”. Accessed 13.08.2025. https://regions-and-cities.europa.eu.

    A Hub for Regional Innovation and Collaboration

    The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is Brussels’ flagship event on Cohesion Policy, co-organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR). 

    Since its launch in 2003, when regional offices in Brussels opened their doors to regional policy experts and practitioners, the #EURegionsWeek has grown into the European Union (EU)’s largest event dedicated to Cohesion Policy. Each year, it attracts thousands of participants, including:

    • Politicians
    • Public officials at all levels (EU, national, regional and local)
    • Private sector representatives
    • Policymakers
    • Academics
    • Journalists
    • Civil society and citizens 

    The event serves as a communication and networking platform fostering cooperation, exchanging knowledge and addressing regional and urban challenges. Each edition features a unique motto, thematic focus and visual identity that align with the EU’s political priorities.

    By bringing together a diverse community, the #EURegionsWeek creates an open and collaborative space in Brussels and across Europe for capacity-building, learning and experience-sharing. It facilitates cooperation between regions and cities, engaging political, administrative, private sector representatives in a single forum. The programme combines innovative and participative sessions with traditional workshops, designed and implemented by selected partners. It also offers formal and informal networking opportunities, high-level discussions and interactive activities to ensure a memorable and impactful experience for participants and partners. 

    European Commission (DG REGIO)

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    Brussels

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  • RIVCircular

    RIVCircular

    mai 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am – mai 1, 2027 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (PROJECT)

    RIVCircular. “RIVCircular.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://www.rivcircular.eu.

    RIVCircular is part of the European Innovation Valleys (RIV) initiative under the Horizon Europe Program (Pillar III – European Innovation Ecosystems) and is coordinated by the Community of Madrid.

    The project adopts a holistic approach to the circular economy, promoting interregional cooperation and knowledge exchange to drive sustainable innovation.

    Aligned with the New European Innovation Agenda’s flagship goal of accelerating and strengthening innovation across EU ecosystems while bridging the innovation divide, RIVCircular fosters collaboration among six European regions: southern (Madrid), central (Hauts-de-France), northern (Innlandet and Brandenburg), and eastern (Košice and Kyiv).

    This project is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however this of the author(s) only and do no necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. Project Nº 101161013.

    Community of Madrid

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  • IMS Commercialisation

    IMS Commercialisation

    juni 18, 2020 @ 8:00 am – juni 1, 2021 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (PROJECT)

    The IMS commercialisation project was managed by an affiliated company that VentureNet acquired in 2023. The project was co-financed by the Norwegian development bank, Innovation Norway.

    The project developed a prototype of an Innovation Management System, which provided the technical foundation and building blocks for VentureNet’s Information Management System (IMS) and secure data exchange platform.

    Among the unique and groundbreaking IMS features are dynamic data enrichment capabilities with human-in-the-loop (HITL) models, low-code/no-code development functionality, and container technology for rapid deployment of digital applications, which can be customized for specific customer needs at a fraction of the time and cost of comparable application development platforms.

    Furthermore, digital applications that are developed by VentureNet can be integrated seamlessly with VentureNet’s marketplace to enable secure data exchange in digital marketplaces that adhere to EU data privacy regulations and common standards for International Data Spaces, Cybersecurity, Safety, Data Governance, Interoperability, and Cyber Resilience.

    Contact us to learn more about the IMS and how your organisation or region can leverage the IMS to manage your data, develop data-driven systems with trustworthy AI, build a virtual innovation ecosystem with resilient digital supply chains and access to secure international digital marketplaces.

    VentureNet

  • Establishment of a Virtual Innovation Ecosystem

    Establishment of a Virtual Innovation Ecosystem

    januar 20, 2023 @ 8:00 am – desember 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm CET

    (PROJECT)

    The virtual regional innovation ecosystem project was a business network development initiative in 2023, which was managed by VentureNet AS in collaboration with leading innovation ecosystems in the Inland region of Norway (Klosser Innovation AS, Vaager Innovasjon AS, and Skåppå AS) and the University of Inland Norway. The project received co-financing from Innlandet County.

    The project built on results of a previous FORREGION project on regional innovation ecosystems and laid groundwork that contributed to establishment of several projects to develop national and Nordic Innovation Ecosystems with a connections to the Inland Region of Norway and Greater Oslo Region.

    Project results

    This project created a large national and international partner consortium of innovation actors, business actors, research institutions and universities, which led to the establishment of several project consortia since the start of the project, and which submitted 9 applications for collaborative projects to the Research Council, EU ERDF (Interreg), and EU Horizon in 2023 alone.

    In addition, work is underway to establish 6 large coordination and innovation/development projects in consortia consisting of, among others, Klosser Innovasjon, Vaager Innovasjon, Skåppå, Smart Innovation Norway, the Norwegian Agency for Digitalisation (Digdir), NCE Heidner, NCE Manufacturing, NCE Smart Energy Markets, Cluster for Applied AI, Norway Health Tech, Rikshospitalet, University of Oxford, University of Oslo, NTNU NORCICS, SINTEF, Institute of Energy Technology (IFE), Norwegian Computing Centre, Inland University College, Østfold University College, several municipalities, private business actors, and foreign innovation actors.

    Results are described further below related to the effects and continuation of the project.

    1. Replicable ecosystem collaboration model to build stronger regional ecosystems.

    • Workshops being planned in 2024 and 2025 with key stakeholders in Innlandet, Oslo, Østfold, Sweden, Spain and Germany to identify/plan key networking events and conferences with stakeholders and sponsors.
    • Networking events and conferences from June 2024 to interconnect ecosystems, match businesses and investors.

    2. Virtual innovation ecosystem with hubs & nodes for regions and strategic industries.

    • Digital Infrastructure: open to integration with external systems and fully customizable.
    • Network: 250+ local key stakeholders identified by Siva-incubators; 30+ European regions in partner network.
    • Hubs: 10 regional hubs (incl. tourism, career hubs), 6 initial industry hubs, 14 hubs for Innlandsporteføljen.

    3. Plan for Events, Conference and Projects to interconnect local/regional ecosystems.

    • Conferences: major European “Smart Impact” conference opportunity in 2025-2026.
    • 4 “Ecosystem” plans (RIV, Interreg, EIE, Hub-Node)to finance workshops, networking events and conferences.
    • 12 R&D plans (IPN, Pilot Helse, RFF, EUH, SFI) with leading R&D institutions in AI and cybersecurity.

    Would you like to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in your region?

    Contact VentureNet for more information about the project’s results and collaboration opportunities.

    VentureNet

  • Norwegian Digital Innovation Ecosystem Launch: Development of Critical Digital Infrastructure in Norway

    Norwegian Digital Innovation Ecosystem Launch: Development of Critical Digital Infrastructure in Norway

    juni 6, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm CEST

    (EVENT)

    The launch event for the Nordic Digital Innovation Ecosystem brought together stakeholders from leading research, innovation, public and private sectors to discuss development of next-generation digital infrastructure in Norway.

    To ensure a well-functioning and competitive digital future for Norway and the Nordic region, it is crucial that business and the public sector actively contribute to the development of our digital infrastructure. Join an important initiative by taking part in the work to:
    • Create value through data sharing and digital trust.
    • Build a robust and secure digital infrastructure.
    • Develop new and innovative technologies.

    In connection with the rapid development of important national initiatives with tight deadlines, we have had the opportunity to discuss development plans with Ulrich Ahle, CEO of Gaia-X, a European initiative for secure digital infrastructure, who is visiting Hamar on June 6. Ahle will participate in the opening of a national center for data-driven innovation that includes a Nordic Gaia-X hub and Fiware iHub.

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    VentureNet

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