The 2014 Regional Innovation Award (RIA) was awarded to Värmland County Council (SE) following the building of a hospital in Karlstad, which aimed at monitoring and assessing an environmentally conscious choice of materials, as well as phasing out harmful chemicals in the construction of a new department for premature babies at the hospital. The prize was officially presented … [Read more...]
Follow Wielkopolska’s lead: become the next Regional Innovation Award winner
The 2011 edition of the Regional Innovation prize was awarded in Ponta Delgada, Açores (P) on the 25 November 2011 to the project “Promoter of Innovation” presented by the region of Wielkopolska (PL). This initiative aimed at providing capital, legal advice, technical know-how and other services to facilitate the development of knowledge-based SMEs. President of the European … [Read more...]
Join Västra Götaland in the ranks of top innovative regions
In 2009, the region of Västra Götaland (SE) was awarded the AER Regional Innovation Award (RIA) for its project "Industrial Dynamics" which was regognised by the jury for stimulating innovation in the region and promoting industrial companiesʼ growth and stronger competitiveness through more forceful exploitation of development potential and support for innovation. "The jury … [Read more...]
Join Noord-Brabant amongst the winners of the AER Regional Innovation Award
In 2008, the Provice of Noord-Brabant (NL) was awarded the AER Regional Innovation Award (RIA) for their Innovative Actions Braban program 3 (IAB-3) which was regognised by the jury for stimulating innovation in the Province and finding smart solutions for the ageing population. "This project targets one of the most significant social predicaments facing … [Read more...]
The circular economy: opportunity or threat?
The circular economy is becoming a central topic in policy and business circles. It is presented as the sustainable alternative to the traditional linear model of economic growth, which has already reached its limits. The linear economy is based on ‘take-make-use-dispose’, whereas the circular economy encourages the reparability of products and the reuse of materials. But, … [Read more...]
The Regional Innovation Award is back !
The run up for the 8th Regional Innovation Award has started! The Regional Innovation Award (RIA) is one of AER's many tools to highlight and share good practices of regions to the whole network. Over the years, numerous regions have been recognised for their efforts in different fields. In 2016, the Innovation Award is back and aims to identify regional actions in favour of … [Read more...]
Regions make innovation happen: Värmland County wins the AER Regional Innovation Award 2014
Brussels, Bruxelles-Capitale (BE), 18 March 2014 Can innovation save the industrial sector? Recommendations to the European Council: This week, the European Council will underline the importance of a strong and competitive European industrial base, building on the Commission's recent Communication on the new reform package for the future European Union (EU) industrial … [Read more...]
AER Is Pleased to Present Its 2011 Winners in the Fields of Innovation and Youth Policy
Ponta Delgada, Açores (P), 25 November 2011 The best Regional Innovation Project This year’s winner is the Polish Region of Wielkopolska for its project “Promoter of Innovation”. Launched in January 2009, in cooperation with the Poznan Academy for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship, this project aims at providing capital, legal advice, technical know-how and other services to … [Read more...]
MORE4NRG final conference: It is time for results!
Almere, Flevoland (NL), 10th June 2011 For the last three years, MORE4NRG project has helped 11 European regions develop strategies that explore their energy potentials and improve their energy efficiency more effectively. The Assembly of European Regions (AER), as a project partner, contributed to the success of this initiative with its unique peer review methodology. First … [Read more...]
AER Most Youth Friendly European Region Award 2011: REGISTER NOW!
Strasbourg (F), 23 March 2011 The 6th edition of the Most Youth Friendly European Region Award is open. 2011 award dedicated to the inclusion of youth with disabilities This year’s edition will focus on an important subject: the inclusion of young people with disabilities. Chosen by the members of AER’s Youth Regional Network (YRN), and providing a synergy between … [Read more...]
The Regional Innovation Award 2011: Be the next winners!
Strasbourg (F), 22nd February 2011. The application forms for the 2011 edition of the Regional Innovation Award has just opened, hereby marking the launch of a 6th year of interregional competition for innovation. Contribute to a better visibility of regional innovation initiatives Besides the fact that the AER award offers the possibility to obtain investment … [Read more...]
AER 2010 Awards for the regional best practices in the fields of ‘Communicating Europe’ and ‘Innovation’ go to…
The best Communicating Europe Region 2010 Istanbul (TR), 12 November 2010. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) awarded this year the French Region of Rhône-Alpes for its project “Support and information campaign for project holders in Rhône-Alpes”. Aimed at communicating in a creative and different way the European Funds, the project was mainly addressed to projects … [Read more...]
AER Innovation Award: Kick off of the 5th edition
Strasbourg, 22 February 2010 Today, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) launches its 5th Innovation Award. Since 2006, AER awards Europe’s most innovative regions. In 2009, the Regions of Slaskie (P) and Västra Götaland (S) have received this prestigious prize from the hands of AER President Michèle Sabban. “These regions symbolise Europe’s future: they identified … [Read more...]
Communicating Europe, Innovation and Youth: AER awards Europe’s the most dynamic regions of 2009
The AER Communicating Europe Award 2009 Belfort (F), 27th November 2009. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) has honoured three regions with is “Communicating Europe Award”. In the category Children and Young People, the prize goes to the Croatian Medjimurje County for its project “A B C D Europe”. This project convinced the jury with its creativity and originality on a … [Read more...]
AER “Snapshot: Europe!” competition awards young European photographers
Brussels (B), 8 October 2009. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) awarded last night the three winners of “Snapshot: Europe!”, a photo competition for young people organised this year for the first time. While awarding the three prizes, Eric Alira, a regional councillor from Lower Silesia (PL), said: “ Young people from Europe are aware, informed and critical. As … [Read more...]