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The UK needs to be a bit braver and a bit bolder when it comes to supporting innovation. The country has various parts of the puzzle but has failed to put them together to deliver the clean tech it needs, to grow the economy and deliver net zero. Discover how the UK can secure the innovation needed to drive sustainable growth ⏩ https://lnkd.in/e6fgh96P

🌱 SMEs often ask us for examples of other companies that have implemented circular economy solutions. Here we go 😀 We share the publication of Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme with 122 circular economy success stories realised with SMART CIRCUIT project 👉 https://lnkd.in/d4yaiWJz 📱 Stay tuned for information on ongoing projects by SMEs that will benefit from support under Up2Circ project. At least 92 SMEs will implement circular economy approaches and receive funding. 💶 Our First Open Call is open until 31 May 2024 👉 https://lnkd.in/dyKJSsr9 #circulareconomy #successstories #innovation

Economic clusters have brought tremendous competitive advantage to areas such as Silicon Valley, Baden-Württemberg, Spain’s Basque region, and Tirupur. As these interconnected businesses face increasing demands for sustainability, how can governments facilitate the necessary changes? Find out in our latest article: #economicclusters #sustainability

Economic clusters have brought tremendous competitive advantage to areas such as Silicon Valley, Baden-Württemberg, Spain’s Basque region, and Tirupur. As these interconnected businesses face increasing demands for sustainability, how can governments facilitate the necessary changes? Read more in “Are Economic Clusters Ready for the Green Transition?” https://lnkd.in/dKvtESeR #economicclusters #sustainability

🌍 Empowering Sustainable Innovation: Strategic Insights from the OECD MABIS Report 🌍 🚀 For policymakers and strategists today, the mission is to drive policies that not only spark innovation but also foster a sustainable, equitable economy. The OECD’s latest MABIS report, "How Do Governments Direct Support for Innovation?", provides a blueprint for achieving these goals. Here’s how its findings can redefine our approach to economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability: 💡 Innovation-Driven Incentives: The MABIS report highlights how targeted tax breaks and grants can directly encourage R&D across sectors. For instance, governments supporting clean energy R&D or digital transformation in small businesses can drive impactful innovations while boosting economic activity. 🌱 Championing Green Transitions: Faced with urgent climate needs, innovation must prioritize eco-friendly tech. The report shows that green-focused incentives like grants for renewable energy startups or tax breaks for sustainable manufacturing can reduce environmental impact and position economies for competitive resilience. Policies supporting clean tech R&D lead to more eco-friendly industries, ready for a low-carbon future. 📊 Data-Driven Policy Adjustments: A standout feature of MABIS is its push for data-backed decision-making. Using tools like INNOTAX, governments can assess the performance of their incentives in real time. For example, tracking the effectiveness of tax incentives for electric vehicle (EV) development helps policymakers adjust investments, ensuring resources go where they’re most effective. 🤝 Innovation Aligned with Social Equity: The report emphasizes equitable policy design to ensure innovation benefits all. Governments can promote inclusivity by creating incentives that extend to various communities. For instance, supporting tech hubs in rural areas or subsidies for minority-led startups ensures innovation isn’t confined to big cities or dominant industries. 👩🏫 Preparing the Workforce for Tomorrow: Building a skilled workforce is essential for sustaining innovation. The report advocates for upskilling and reskilling programs. Government-funded programs in green tech training or digital literacy help citizens adapt to an evolving job market, strengthening economic resilience and social equity. 💼 For leaders in public policy, this report is a powerful reminder: we have the tools to foster an innovative, sustainable, and inclusive economy. Here’s a question to consider: How can we strategically enhance public support mechanisms to ensure innovation policies foster inclusive economic growth, resilience, and a sustainable future? 🤔 #InnovationPolicy #GreenEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #PublicPolicy #EconomicGrowth #OECD

The future of business in #Europe is here, driven by impact, innovation, and purpose. Discover some of the companies leading the way 📈. In collaboration with the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Universidad Nacional de Loja, we are thrilled to present the "Report on scalable social business models in Europe", part of the  Innonexus Project (Shaping the World by Innonexus). This publication explores examples such as Too Good To Go, CoCircular, Climate Farmers, and Qida (home-care), which demonstrate that profit and purpose can go hand in hand. 🔗 Read the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQbhwtEZ  #Impact #Innovation #Business

However, there is help at hand. In the UK, a number of government agencies offer a range of grants to help smaller firms to grow and prosper. The grants are typically designed to support innovation, encourage job creation, and underpin growth. In the last few years, a number of new initiatives have emerged, including grants aimed at boosting green technology and digital transformation.

🎞 ITC Webinar Recordings 🎞 Innovate for Impact: Advancing Sustainability, Skills, and Diversity Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/ggYT9eMt Over the last several years, global corporations have made major commitments - to achieve net zero, diversify their workforce and supplier base and to train employees in emerging technologies. Achieving these goals will require new technologies, innovations and partnerships with startup companies from around the world. In this webinar, Equal Innovation will discuss recent trends in global innovation and entrepreneurship, and what those trends mean to companies and governments as they seek to meet the major commitments they have made but are often struggling to achieve. We will discuss the importance of searching globally for relevant solutions, the way in which organizations can support innovation better, and the importance of supporting local startup ecosystems. Presented by Nish Acharya, CEO of Equal Innovation (https://lnkd.in/gZzEGqRh) and hosted by International Trade Council. This webinar was presented on the 6th of February 2024 at 11:00AM EST. Ready to expand your global business knowledge? Join the International Trade Council today and gain access to exclusive resources and networking opportunities! #GlobalTrade #Education #InternationalBusiness #TradeCouncil #LearnWithUs 📚💼 Visit www.tradecouncil.org to join.

MNEs ...Emerging economies... - "Highlights : •Multinational enterprises’ dynamic capabilities enhance environmental collaboration with suppliers. •Entrepreneurial orientation mediates the relationship between dynamic capabilities and environmental collaboration. •Environmental complexity moderates the impact of entrepreneurial orientation on collaboration. •Findings emphasize the critical role of organizational capabilities in enhancing environmental sustainability. Abstract In this study, we investigate the link between multinational enterprises’ (MNEs) dynamic capabilities (DC) and their environmental collaboration with suppliers mediated by entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and moderated by environmental complexity. Drawing on responses from 249 managers of MNEs in Türkiye, we find that DC improve environmental collaboration with suppliers. Moreover, we posit that through EO, MNEs achieves greater environmental collaboration with suppliers for effective environmental solutions, especially at a low level of environmental complexity. The results enrich the role of organizational capabilities in strengthening environmental collaboration with suppliers to achieve environmental sustainability, and provide suggestions for managers and policymakers to better understand capabilities for the purpose of attaining sustainability." "MNEs engagement with environmental sustainability in an emerging economy: Do dynamic capabilities and entrepreneurial orientation matter?" https://lnkd.in/ebZHHi64

💦 🌪🌊 In a world where social and environmental challenges are becoming increasingly complex, sustainability is essential for the success of any modern business. 💡 So, in order to support Romanian entrepreneurs in this transition, together with Social Innovation Solutions we launched Sustainability Hub – a unique platform of resources and expertise dedicated to businesses which want to have a positive impact 🌲🌎 👏 A network of renowned experts has joined the Sustainability Hub to assist entrepreneurs in key areas such as: 1️⃣ Reporting and legal compliance; 2️⃣ Operational efficiency; 3️⃣ Green financing; 4️⃣ Sustainability innovation; 5️⃣ Communication and branding. 🤝 Thanks for this collaboration Daria Teodora Hau, Roxana Cojocaru, Ciprian Stanescu For more details, check here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dvMEa6ku #Sustainability #greenfinance #esgreporting #efficiency #SustainabilityCommunication #Branding #innovation