The common challenge is to foster agro-food micro and SMEs innovation level. SME innovation is one of the major drivers for common challenge competitiveness, employment, especially young people, introduction of new products to market and access to international markets. The innovation system of this area is weak. The common challenge of FILA project is to create a \u201ccross border Innovation ecosystem\u201d to reinforce the link between enterprises and research. \u00a0The main overall objective is the creation of overall objective cross-border \u201cFertilization and Innovation Labs in Agro-food – FILA\u201d. FILA Labs are open \u201cinnovation environments\u201d which will favour cooperation among actors of the innovation systems (Business support organizations, SME\u2019s, Research centres, business angels), to improve access to research results for enterprises, thus stimulating the creation of innovative solutions and further investment in innovation, to support Start UPs. The expected change is to enhance the innovation level of SMEs through the support given by FILA Labs to at least 50 OG for innovation according to EIP approach (European Innovation Partnership, Reg. UE 1305\/2013). The main outputs will be: T1 Fertilization Innovation Lab in Agro-food model; T2, 3 FILA Labs realized in Albania main outputs (Kor\u00e7e – ADF), in Montenegro (Niksic – Tehnopolis), in Apulia (Bari – CIHEAM) based on FILA model which are open equipped environments to favour knowledge transfer and collaboration between SMEs and scientific institutions (OG); T3 Cross-border network among FILAs, open to other institutions and organizations. The approach is based on participatory and collaborative approach methods. An ecosystem approach to delivery will be followed focusing on mobilising demand, diffusion of innovation and deepening the dialogue between different actors of innovation chain. Cross-border cooperation approach brings added value compared to a national approach with more opportunities for SMEs.<\/p>\n
Call: 1ST CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR STANDARD PROJECTS<\/strong><\/p>\n Project Acronym: FILA<\/strong><\/p>\n Project Number: 19<\/strong><\/p>\n Specific Objective: \u00a0Enhance the framework conditions for the development of SME\u2019s crossborder market.<\/strong><\/p>\n Start \u2013 End Date: 2018-04-01 \u2013 2020-12-31<\/strong><\/p>\n Total budget: EUR 1,044,547.80<\/strong><\/p>\n Eu Contribution: IPA co-financing 85%<\/strong><\/p>\n LEAD PARTNER:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques M\u00e9diterran\u00e9ennes – Istituto Agronomico Mediterraneo di Bari (Italy)<\/strong><\/p>\n PROJECT PARTNERS:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Associated Partner:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Albanian Development Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact: Emi Dautaj<\/strong><\/p>\n E-mail edautaj@albaniandf.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Website:https:\/\/fila.italy-albania-montenegro.eu\/home<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/FILA_Interreg?lang=en<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n FILA, Kick off Meeting on 12 and 13 June in Bari<\/strong><\/p>\n Link: https:\/\/fila.italy-albania-montenegro.eu\/node\/6<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The objective of the two-year project FILA is to strengthen and empower cross border innovation networks through Fertilization Innovation Labs in Agrofood for improving the connection between research and SMEs (EIP approach). The kick off meeting will take place on 12 and 13 June 2018 at CIHEAM Bari (Italy).<\/p>\n FILA project is financed by the Interreg IPA Cross border Cooperation Programme \u201cItaly-Albania- Montenegro\u201d, established with the intent of boosting IPA cooperation in the lower Adriatic Seas, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge among regional and local stakeholders from the three countries.<\/p>\n FILA, international workshop on 30 October in Bari<\/strong><\/p>\n Link: https:\/\/fila.italy-albania-montenegro.eu\/node\/7<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This initiative is part of the activities of the FILA Project (Strengthening and empowering of cross-border innovation networks through Fertilization Innovation Labs in Agro-food for improving the connection between research and SMEs (EIP approach), funded under the Interreg IPA CBC\u00a0 Italy-Albania-Montenegro Programme and\u00a0 set up with the aim of strengthening cooperation in the lower Adriatic Sea area and facilitating the exchange of knowledge between regional and local stakeholders of the three countries.<\/p>\n 13 December 2018 – Consortium Meeting in Tirana<\/strong><\/p>\n The first Consortium Meeting of FILA – Fertilization Innovation Labs in Agro-food project was held in Tirana on 13th of December, with the participation of representatives from each partner.<\/p>\n This event was organised by AIDA and aimed at analyzing and monitoring the project progress and the upcoming activities.<\/p>\n https:\/\/fila.italy-albania-montenegro.eu\/consortium-meeting-of-fila-project<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 18 February 2019 – Workshop on building up the FILA lab model \u2013 Albania<\/strong><\/p>\n The meeting concluded a list of current needs of innovation actors that will be materialized in solutions throughout the implementation process of the FILA lab. Representative of ADF also briefed participants on the importance of the European Innovation Partnership and the preparation of operational groups in the field of innovation in agrofood, with a view to fostering innovation and interaction between innovation actors at local and national level.<\/p>\n https:\/\/fila.italy-albania-montenegro.eu\/workshop-on-building-up-the-fila-lab-model-albania<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5 March 2019 – The 2nd Workshop of FILA’s three livinglab in Korca, organized by ADF Korce Regional Office<\/strong><\/p>\n This workshop gathered farmers, academics, local authorities and businesses, aiming at identifying new ideas and solutions for new opportunities in technology transfer in the agrofood sector.<\/p>\n ‘Korca Living Lab’ is being developed in a creative, experimental and innovative space, where stakeholders of different interests and experiences can collaborate.<\/p>\n https:\/\/fila.italy-albania-montenegro.eu\/the-2nd-workshop-of-filas-three-livinglab-in-korca-organized-by-adf-korce-regional-office<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 16 April 2019 – The third workshop of Livinglabs in Kor\u00e7a<\/strong><\/p>\n The third workshop of living lab in Kor\u00e7a, aiming at analyzing and discussing with innovation actors the results of previous workshops, in order to build an interactive & participatory FILA model of knowledge transfer, based on the EIP-AGRI approach.<\/p>\n The event was attended by a special guest Mr. Pacome Elouna Eyenga, team leader of EIP-AGRI Service Point, who presented the EIP Network in Agriculture, funded and managed by EU, which brings together innovation actors at EU level.<\/p>\n https:\/\/fila.italy-albania-montenegro.eu\/the-third-workshop-of-livinglabs-in-korca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 11 JUNE 2019 – FILA Project Mid-term Steering Committee and Consortium meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n The mid-term Steering Committee and Consortium meeting of FILA Project were held in Niksic, Montenegro on 11 June. In the first part of the day, the partners held the mid-term steering committee, following the first steering committee organized in Bari, Italy.<\/p>\n https:\/\/fila.italy-albania-montenegro.eu\/fila-project-mid-term-steering-committee-and-consortium-meeting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 12 JUNE 2019 – Sharing FILA Model<\/strong><\/p>\n The FILA technology transfer model in the agrifood sector was shared on the second meeting, representing the first output of the project.<\/p>\n After an introduction that aimed at giving an overview of the project approach referring to EIP-Agri approach, the situation of knowledge and technology transfer of each program area was presented by project partners Tehnopolis, ADF and Apulia Region.<\/p>\n https:\/\/fila.italy-albania-montenegro.eu\/sharing-fila-model<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3 July 2020 First seminar “Community of Practice”<\/strong><\/p>\n Today, the Albanian Development Fund (PP3) organized the first workshop of \u201cCommunity of Practice\u201d outdoors in the first social farm in Region no.3 (Albania) where the small business, experts and researchers form local institutions and young innovators discussed and shared practical experience on a common challenge for all: “Working Together Towards Organic Agriculture”. The meeting was facilitated by the Social Farm \u201cEmmanuel and friends\u201d.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.albaniandf.org\/en\/2020\/07\/03\/komuniteti-i-praktikes\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 10 July 2020 Second seminar “Community of Practice”<\/strong><\/p>\n The Albanian Development Fund organised a second workshop with the topic: \u201cHow to create chains between innovation actors for promoting local typical products in order to attract as many tourists as possible \u2013 in this critical moment for the local economy\u201d. The small business, experts, researchers form local institutions and young innovators shares the experience and discussed on a common challenge related to processing agriculture.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.albaniandf.org\/en\/2020\/07\/10\/seminari-i-dyte-komuniteti-i-praktikes\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 17 July 2020 Third seminar \u201cCommunity of Practice\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The Albanian Development Fund organised the third workshop for the activity \u201cCommunity of Practice\u201d, where experts, start-ups and local SMEs shared experience and ideas about new perspectives in agrifood sector, discussing about \u201cBusiness and social innovations in agriculture and local food markets, related to sustainable production and consumption of local food\u201d.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.albaniandf.org\/en\/2020\/07\/17\/seminari-i-trete-komuniteti-i-praktikes\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1 October 2020 – 5 days Capacity Building Activity for Innovation Brokers in Albania<\/strong><\/p>\n “5 days Capacity Building Activity for Innovation Brokers in Albania” in the implementation of the FILA project \u201cStrengthening and empowering of cross border innovation networks through Fertilization Innovation Labs in Agro-food for improving the connection between research and SMEs (EIP approach)\u201d was organized in Kor\u00e7a.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.albaniandf.org\/en\/2020\/10\/13\/trajnim-5-ditor-i-ndermjetesueseve-te-inovacionit\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a011 December 2020<\/strong> \u00a0The Final Consortium meeting and Steering committee\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The 4th Consortium meeting and Steering committee of the project FILA \u2013 Strengthening and empowering of cross border innovation networks through Fertilization Innovation Labs in Agro-food for improving the connection between research and SMEs (EIP Approach) \u2013 was held on Zoom on 11 December 2020 with the participation of al project partners, including the project staff from ADF.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.albaniandf.org\/en\/2020\/12\/11\/the-final-consortium-meeting-and-steering-committee\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 18 December FILA PROJECT \u2013 POLICY PAPER WEBINAR <\/span>\u201cEUROPEAN INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP: COMPARING EXPERIENCES OF THE REGIONS AND PERSPECTIVES FOR PROGRAMMING 2021-27\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The Final event of Fila project was held on 18 December 2020 in the webinar: \u201cEUROPEAN INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP: COMPARING EXPERIENCES OF THE REGIONS AND PERSPECTIVES FOR PROGRAMMING 2021-27<\/em>\u201d. At the Italian and European level, the experience of the European Partnership for Innovation \u2013 EIP \u201cProductivity and Sustainability of Agriculture\u201d (EIP-AGRI) is coming to an end. Through the support to the establishment and management of operational groups (OG) and the consequent projects pilot (PSR 2014-20, Measures 16.1 and 16.2) EIP AGRI approach has contributed to increasing the synergies between companies, researchers, technicians, and other subjects for the introduction of innovative solutions.<\/p>\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Project Partners<\/h1>\n
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