EU.FFICIENT
EU.FFICIENT - European Communities of Facilitators focused on Co-creation training, Networking and Hands-on learning
Abstract
EU.FFICIENT project will present its vision of enhanced collaborative processes across Europe through the establishment of Communities of Expert Facilitators (CEFs), serving as platforms for industry experts, academics, public sector, and society to come together, share knowledge, and co-create.
What is co-creation for EU.FFICIENT?
By co-creation we refer to the collaborative process where academic researchers and industry/public sector professionals work together to develop new knowledge, technologies, products, and services. Its goal is to leverage the complementary strengths of academia and industry/public sector to create value and drive innovation. Co-creation involves the exchange of know-how, expertise, and resources between the parties, and requires a deep understanding of each other’s interests and needs. It can take place through different schemes such as academic-industry partnerships, collaborative R&D&I projects, co-location, etc.
What are Expert Facilitators in EU.FFICIENT?
Expert Facilitators are individuals who possess the necessary skills and expertise to guide and facilitate the collaboration between the participating stakeholders, so-called Co-creators. Expert Facilitators typically work for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs), where they can play a variety of functions such as Research Managers, Technology Transfer Officers, Business Liaison Officers, Business Developers, European/R&D Project Officers, and many others.
Benefits EU.FFICIENT offers to Research Managers:
- Networking: EU.FFICIENT will connect at least 2,000 Expert Facilitators by the end of the project representing Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs), Companies / Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SMEs), and Public Organisations
- Personalised training: Expert Facilitators will be offered the Customized Training Program specially designed by project partners
This poster presentation offers an overview of aims and ambitions of EU.FFICIENT, its relevance for the attendees of the INORMS Congress, as well as benefits Research Managers can have from getting involved in EU.FFICIENT project and becoming a member of our Communities of Expert Facilitators.