I-Forum

TwiceA year
// What It Is

A National Forum For Regional Innovation

The I-Forum is the meeting platform of the regional STI and startup hubs, led by the Ministry of Innovation and Technology.

It meets twice a year to grow a culture of science, technology and innovation in the regions and to strengthen the links between the hubs. Each forum is prepared together with the regions, so the program reflects what the hubs need.

  • Held twice a year
  • Brings the regional hubs together
  • Program agreed with the regions in advance
  • Open to the wider innovation ecosystem
// Why It Matters

Four Goals Behind Every Forum

Grow STI Culture

Build a culture of science, technology and innovation in every region, not only in the capital.

Connect The Hubs

Strengthen the network between the regional STI and startup hubs so they learn from each other.

Plan Together

Agree on shared programs between the Ministry and the regions before each forum takes place.

Include Every Actor

Bring regional stakeholders, related institutions and other ecosystem actors into the conversation.

// How It Works

From Planning To Action In The Regions

Every forum follows the same cycle, so what is agreed in the room turns into work in the hubs.

3Stages

  1. STAGE 01

    Joint Program Discussions

    Before each forum, the Ministry and regional stakeholders meet to agree on the topics, the program and who takes part.

  2. STAGE 02

    The Forum

    Regional hubs, the Ministry and ecosystem partners come together to share results, discuss challenges and set priorities for the months ahead.

  3. STAGE 03

    Follow-Up In The Hubs

    Agreed actions reach the hub teams through the platform, where they plan their activities and report on progress.

// Who Takes Part

The People Behind Regional Innovation

01

Regional Hubs

Managers and staff of the regional STI and startup hubs share their programs, results and needs.

02

The Ministry And The Regions

The Ministry of Innovation and Technology and regional bureaus set direction and agree on shared programs.

03

Ecosystem Partners

Startups, ecosystem builders and related institutions bring their experience and connect with the hubs.

Forum dates, venues and calls for participation are sent to hub teams as announcements on their hub portal.

// Be Part Of It

Join A Regional Hub

The hubs are the way into the I-Forum. Find the hub in your region, see what it offers and apply to join.

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