Join this virtual event to discover practical tools and tested approaches for developing structural, long-term interregional innovation collaboration beyond the lifespan of individual projects.
This 90-minute session will introduce the concept of “interregional corridors” – a structured and strategic method to build sustainable partnerships between regions. Learn how this framework enables coordinated innovation activities, trust-based cooperation, and aligned resource use, all aimed at fostering new interregional value chains.
You will gain access to actionable tools, collaboration canvases, and insights that help regions and innovation actors move from ad-hoc project-based cooperation to more continuous, strategic engagement. The event will feature expert inputs, interactive reflection exercises, and a real-world case study to explore corridor-building in practice.
Objectives of the virtual event
- Understand why structured European collaboration is essential for sustainable innovation and competitiveness.
- Get familiar with the concept, purpose, key elements, and evolution of interregional innovation corridors as a method to ensure lasting collaboration.
- Get introduced to proven tools and approaches for maintaining and strengthening the collaboration beyond the existing (I3 Instrument) project lifecycle
- innovation
- Wednesday 21 May 2025, 14:00 - 15:30 (CEST)
Programme
- 21 May 2025, 14:00 - 14:05 (CEST)Welcome and introduction to the I3 Support Facility
Justina Ivanova, I3 Support Facility
- 14:05 - 14:20 (CEST)Why EU Interregional Collaboration Matters
Maurits Butter, TNO
- 14:20 - 14:35 (CEST)Interregional Innovation Corridors
Maurits Butter, TNO
- 14:35 - 15:05 (CEST)Reflection and Practical Exercise
Maurits Butter, TNO
- 15:05 - 15:15 (CEST)Case Study: Building Corridors at DHM
Charlotte Edzard, DHM
- 15:15 - 15:25 (CEST)Corridor Support Tools and Services
Maurits Butter, TNO
- 15:25 - 15:30 (CEST)Closing remarks, invitation to upcoming virtual events
Justina Ivanova, I3 Support Facility
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 21 May 2025, 14:00 - 15:30 (CEST)
- Languages
- English