The InnoLoop project focuses on trans-regional technology transfer and thus supports innovation and digitization projects in SMEs as well
as the qualification and know-how of employees in industry in the
German-Dutch border region. The project builds on the activities of the
previous projects DigiPro, IPro-N and Digitrans, which built a bridge
between German and Dutch stakeholders from 2017 to 2022 and established a
network to support SMEs in the program area in developing digital
innovations.
Building a common knowledge base expands the innovation potential of all actors involved in the transfer process and opens up new value creation opportunities.
The main instrument of InnoLoop is model innovation projects awarded to German-Dutch collaborations. These projects focus on high-tech technologies such as industrial robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of
Things (IoT), additive manufacturing or virtual reality (VR). In
addition to technology development, InnoLoop provides intensive
technical support to the model project partners in technology transfer
activities.
Beyond the model projects, InnoLoop is further developing a cross-border
innovation ecosystem for new digital technologies in order to optimally
network competencies and partners on both sides of the border. InnoLoop also creates synergies between existing regional initiatives, networks and clusters.
The aim is to involve all relevant sectors and actors from research,
development and industry. The InnoLoop web portal accompanies and
supports the supra-regional knowledge and technology transfer by
providing useful information such as recommendations for action,
guidelines, tools and partners.
