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MFG Baden-Württemberg is among the leading innovation agencies in Europe, focussing on information technology, software, telecommunication and the creative industries. By networking the creative and the technology sectors, MFG strenghtens Baden-Württemberg as a business location, supports cooperation in Europe and enhances collaboration in global value chains. MFG’s specific focus lies on users of information technology across all sectors and their buyer potential. With services certified according to the ISO 9001 standard and 100,000 technology relationships, MFG pioneers the systemic innovation management in the context of public-private partnerships.
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The non-profit organisation Košice 2013, responsible for the implementation of the European Capital of Culture project, is preparing a series of international events to highlight the examples of European cities which used culture and creativity as a basis for their development.
The aim is to promote creative industry in the Eastern part of Central Europe by:
- introducing examples of projects and strategies in creative industries being developed throughout Europe, their models and their impact on cities and regions
- pointing out the problems of enforcing intellectual property rights
- introducing people whose experience and creativity has contributed to the development of business and industry in their regions
Date: 9-10 September 2010
Location: Košice, Slovakia
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The ICT 2010 is a biennial event that has become a unique gathering point for researchers, business people, investors, and high level policy makers in the field of digital innovation.
ICT 2010 will focus on policy priorities such as Europe's Digital Agenda and the next financial programme of the European Union for funding research and innovation in ICT.
Date: 27-29 September 2010
Location: Brussels, Belgium
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The Stuttgart-based business initiative Baden-Württemberg Connected e.V. (bwcon) was announced "Best German Innovation Network" in 2008. The €15,000 prize was awarded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) in Berlin to recognize the network’s innovative service and added value for its members. Promoting Baden-Württemberg as a location for innovation and high-tech bwcon is one of the most successful technology networks in Europe, with over 420 companies and research institutions among its members.