UNITA inter-territorial interfaces for innovation

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Task number	1
Name	UNITA inter-territorial interfaces for innovation
Strategic Axes	Education and Pedagogical Innovation
Workpackage	Knowledge-based growth in rural, mountain and cross-border territories

Objectives

• Create a strong connection among public institutions, industries and the civil society throughout the UNITA alliance, pulling together knowledge and resources to improve and widen the service given to all UNITA economic and social environments, in the context of their regional smart specialization strategy.

Inputs & Resources

Source documentation:

• UNITA Tasks_Team_List_20231120
• UNITA Budget documents

Resources

• Human Resources: List of staff on the task, roles and position: 39 people involved in the task. Dina Pereira and Begoña Vicente Yenes  are the co-leaders. Rectors, vice-rectors, academics, administrative staff and student representatives are present.
• Financial: Budget allocated to the task: 60.000€ (40.000€ UNITA prizes for students/ 20.000€ Interface with the territories – event and tool – 1 event / 2 year – 2 * 10 events → matching event or already existing events (+ erasmus+ grant for the partners who join) → 1000 euros / event) +104.000€ (total 3.4).
• Materials: Type of materials required (computers, software, scientific tools):
• Intangible: Type of intangible materials (communication tools, data bases,…):

Activities & Actions

Source documentation: In each WP folder, document entitled “WPx_full_description)

• Task Description – T4.1 description
• GANTT – WP4 GANTT

List of Activities	Activity Title	Actions	Deadline
1	Chart the cartography of the smart specialization strategies and ecosystems.	The Smart Specialization Strategies of all UNITA regions will be mapped, as well as the ways in which each university is aligned with them. Synergies among the strategies will be identified, as well as synergies with the UNITA thematic hubs of Task 4.2. A general layout of each innovation ecosystem will be portrayed, categorizing each agent according to their role in the quadruple helix model. Particular attention will be paid to the interaction mechanisms between the universities and the rest of actors (interfaces). This introductory analysis, complemented with the findings of the InnoUNITA project, will set the general framework for the in-depth analysis and connection carried out in the rest of the Task activities, which will focus on four innovation domains: entrepreneurship, industry-oriented teaching and learning, technology transfer and science dissemination.	(M1-M12)
2	Enlarge and reinforce the UNITA entrepreneurship network created in the InnoUNITA project.	We will continue connecting and sharing incubators and accelerators for start-ups and spin-offs, as well as entrepreneurship promotion and training programs, seminars, and mentoring. A special emphasis will be placed on the incorporation of the new members of the alliance to the network and on the development of inter-territorial teams and entrepreneurial projects.	(M12-M48)
3	Build an industry-driven and challenge-based teaching and learning network.	We will chart and connect the educational programs, services, and activities that UNITA universities run in cooperation with public authorities, regional clusters, companies, and NGOs. This will include upskilling and reskilling programs for companies, in line with the European Skills Agenda, challenge-based education programs and competitions (including industry- driven bachelor and master thesis), and internship allocation services. This connection will lead to cooperative, shared, or joint programs and activities, including in particular the facilitation of Erasmus Internships in local companies for students of partner universities.	(M12-M48)
4	Create a tech transfer offices network.	We will create a permanent connection among the UNITA technology transfer offices, identifying roles and procedures and sharing best practices and contacts. In collaboration with Task 5.2 and the Legal Entity, a map of research and innovation calls will be identified at regional, national, and European level, in which the actors of the ecosystem (companies, institutions) may participate together with the Universities to promote technology transfer and inter-territorial knowledge sharing. Equipped with the cartography of UNITA researchers and the innovation ecosystems layouts, this network will facilitate the formation of consortia for the different calls. It will also be able to respond to any technological or scientific territorial actor need with all the resources of the vast UNITA research community. Thus, the network will become a relevant actor in the financial sustainability of the alliance.	(M12-M48)
5	Enlarge and reinforce the UNITA science dissemination community.	This activity follows the path laid by the UNITA Citizen Science (U-night) project. Coordinated with the rest of the networks, the scientific dissemination community will support inter-territorial citizen-science initiatives, share services, and promote science shops, living labs, maker and coworking spaces, and other science dissemination tools.	(M12-M48)

Indicators

These indicators have been gathered from the different source (list below) and have been gathered from interviews driven by Task 5.4 UNITA impact observatory.

Source documentation: In each WP folder, document entitled “WPx_full_description)

• Task Description – T4.1 description
• GANTT – WP4 GANTT
• List of Indicators – UNITA indicators

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Primary IndicatorsSecondary IndicatorsSub-Indicators

These indicators have been chosen and agree during the Phase 2 proposal made to the European Commission.

Indicator	Indicator Description	Unit of Measurement	Data Source	Frequency	Baseline	Target	Type
a	Number of joint initiatives (training programs, tech transfer projects, student internships, etc...) involving actors from 2 or more UNITA ecosystem partners and stakeholders	Numerical	UNITA offices	6 months	20	200	Output

These indicators have been chosen and agree during the Phase 2 proposal made to the European Commission.

Indicator Description	Unit of Measurement	Data Source	Frequency	Baseline	Target	Type
Number of joint proposals, patents or other possible activities involving actors from 2 or more UNITA ecosystem partners and stakeholders	Numerical	Monthly report	6 months	20	200	Output
Number of student internships in companies or other possible activities involving actors from 2 or more UNITA ecosystem partners and stakeholders	Numerical	Monthly report	6 months	20	200	Output
Number of participants to dissemination joint proposals,or other possible activities involving actors from 2 or more UNITA ecosystem partners and stakeholders	Numerical	Monthly report	6 months	20	200	Output
Number of attendees to entrepreneurship courses or other possible activities involving actors from 2 or more UNITA ecosystem partners and stakeholders	Numerical	Monthly report	6 months	20	200	Output

These indicators have been chosen and agree during the Phase 2 proposal made to the European Commission.

Impact

Source documentation:

• Task and WP long-term objectives Task Description – T4.1 description - WP4 Objectives
• UNITA Mission Statement (from Grant Agreement)

	Users / Beneficiaries Intern to UNITA	End-Users / Beneficiaries extern to UNITA
1) Who are the stakeholders benefiting of the task’s actions?
2) To what extent has the local/international society changed as a result of outcomes compared to before UNITA? What are the long term results for them?