As anyone who has travelled the dissertation road knows the process dominates until the end of that road is reached. After the fireworks, it is time, high time, to share the outcomes outside of a small circle of experts. This monograph is part of the catalytic goals of a study undertaken between 2006 …

Clusters are the magic answer to regional economic development. Firms in clusters are more innovative; cluster policy dominates EU policy; ‘top-sectors’ and excellence are the choice of national policy makers; clusters are ‘in’. But, clusters are complex, clusters are ‘messy’; there is no clear logic …

Even before the current issue in Ukraine started, the country had to choose between the European Union and the Russian Federation. Russia wanted Ukraine in its own union, and Europe wanted closer cooperation with Ukraine in the form of an agreement. The European Union does not have any perspective for …

At RenQi, a laboratory founded by Gasunie, TNO and Hanze University of Applied Science, R&D projects are carried out to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Stakeholders over the value chain, from fundamental research to the development of business models cooperate in an “open innovation” setting …

Why are some regions and cities so good at attracting talented people, creating high-level knowledge, and producing exciting new ideas and innovations? What are the ingredients of success? Can innovative cities be created and stimulated, or do they just flourish by mere chance? This book analyses the …

Presentatie gehouden op 28 november 2013 in Karlstad, Zweden.Transnational partner and stakeholders meeting ITRACT.

Are we at the eve of a transformation in our economic system? “Yes”, according to several visionary scientists and policymakers. They predict the rise of an economy that is based on biological materials, the so-called bio-based economy. The key challenge is that due to several socio-economic developments, …

Research presentations to policy officials and academics.

Workshop personal development.Presentatie Workshop personal branding: Je bent je eigen merk - workshopprogramma ViB050. Gehouden op 13-05-2013.

ICT gains in importance to make use of the growing number of elderly, keeping them active and participate in social and work life, thereby increasing the regional and economic development.Students build mobile apps that will help elderly.