Interregional Learning Event in Western Macedonia
On 8-10 April a partners meeting in Western Macedonia took place. Event gathered all project partners and stakeholders from involved regions in a beautiful area of the Lake in Kastoria and regions' capital Kozani.
During the meeting the last Peer Reviews were conduted:
- for the host region Western Macedonia (Greece) and
- Galicia (Spain).
General information about mentioned regions from location, administrative division, major economy sectors, but especially next in-depth insights into how regions try to engage SMEs to participate in international programmes. More Good Practices were also introduced by interviewed regions.
At this stage we have complited Peer Reviews for all involved regions. It is noticeable that our local stakeholders stay engaged in project activities.
During the event we had also possibility to take a closer look at University of Western Macedonia. How scientists try to encourage local SMEs to participate in R&I programmes? Inter alia academic spinn offs were introduced.
Discussions were full of valuable exchange of knowledge, experiences and good practices.
Thanks to the whole host team for their hospitality and warm welcome.