What are Synergies?
Synergies are understood as the strategic combination of different funding sources, policies and support instruments in order to enhance the dissemination, exploitation and valorisation of research results.
Within WiderAdvance, synergies focus on:
- connecting results of EU-funded projects with follow-up funding and investments,
- aligning project outcomes with regional, national and European policy priorities,
- strengthening innovation ecosystems and institutional capacities in Widening countries and Outermost Regions.
This task supports regions and policymakers in assessing how effectively their frameworks enable dissemination, exploitation and knowledge valorisation (D&E).
A Regional D&E Self-Assessment Tool is developed to:
- analyse existing regional D&E policies and support measures,
- identify strengths, gaps and areas for improvement,
- provide evidence-based recommendations for policy development.
Regional D&E Self-Assessment Tool and policy recommendations.
Self-Assessment Tool
Synergy activities are implemented under Work Package 3 (WP3) and are structured around four complementary tasks. Together, they provide analytical, practical and capacity-building support for beneficiaries and regions.
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This task focuses on identifying and mapping follow-up funding opportunities and investment pathways that can support the continuation and scaling-up of project results after the end of EU funding.
Activities include:
- mapping relevant EU, national and regional funding programmes,
- analysing opportunities for combining different funding instruments,
- collecting best practices on successful funding pathways.
Mapping of funding opportunities and a Funding Matrix supporting beneficiaries in identifying next-step financing options.
This task focuses on mutual learning and exchange of experiences related to synergies and knowledge valorisation.
Activities include:
- identification and analysis of successful synergy cases,
- organisation of mutual learning events and workshops,
- sharing lessons learned and practical recommendations.
Collection of synergy success stories and outcomes of mutual learning activities.This task provides hands-on support to beneficiaries and regions through tailored coaching activities and a network of Synergy Ambassadors.
This task provides hands-on support to beneficiaries and regions through tailored coaching activities and a network of Synergy Ambassadors.
Activities include:
- coaching sessions supporting the combination of EU, national and regional instruments,
- guidance on funding strategies and exploitation pathways,
- involvement of Synergy Ambassadors acting as national or regional contact points.
Coaching framework and dedicated support through Synergy Ambassadors.
Synergies are designed as a practical support mechanism, helping stakeholders move from project results to sustainable impact.
Beneficiaries and regions can:
- explore follow-up funding and investment opportunities,
- assess and strengthen regional D&E frameworks,
- receive coaching and expert guidance,
- participate in mutual learning and knowledge exchange.
Synergy activities address:
- beneficiaries of EU-funded research and innovation projects,
- research managers and innovation support professionals,
- regional and national policymakers involved in R&I and knowledge valorisation.
For Further information please contact your country ambassador or info@widerAdvance.eu
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