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titleETIN International Policy Dialogue at the 17th session of the Committee on Innovation, Competitiveness and Public-Private Partnerships: "Reversing course: Innovation-enhancing procurement for the circularity transition" (24-26 June 2024)

The International Policy Dialogue covered the transformative work of ETIN and its focus on strategic learning for transformative innovation. Additionally, it highlighted the critical role of innovation and PPPs in driving sustainable development. More information available here.

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titleETIN Participation at EUSPRI Annual Conference at University of Twente, Netherlands: “Transformative Innovation Policy for a Better World: A dialogue on the state of Transformative Innovation Policy in Europe” (6-7 June 2024)

The event brought together academic researchers and STI policymakers from across Europe, highlighting the importance of meetings between ‘unusual suspects’. It was a powerful reminder of the potential these collaborations hold for transformative innovation.

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titleETIN #3 Seminar on Innovation-Enhancing Procurement (IEP): “Procurement and Innovation for Smart Sustainable Cities” (19 June 2024)

The discussion showed that to facilitate IEP it will be important to: adapt the mindset and culture of those engaged in the procurement process, strengthen the capacities and skills of procurement officers, and integrate the private sector early on in the process.

Full seminar available here.

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titleETIN Special Edition of the Innovation Circle Podcas at Värmland Museum in Karlstad: “Exploring Innovation Commons” (12 June 2024)

Through real-world examples of how Innovation Commons are being implemented in Karlstad and beyond, this episode allowed to understand how these Commons shaped industry development and provided valuable lessons, as well as created a shared resource pool, fostering early-stage innovation through collective action. The discussion emphasized the need for supportive policies to nurture these collaborative ecosystems.

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titleETIN #2 Seminar on Innovation-Enhancing Procurement (IEP): “Innovation-enhancing procurement for transformation in Georgia and Norway” (4 June 2024)

The discussion has insightful presentations by IEP experts from Georgia and Norway on their first-hand experiences with implementing IEP that actively facilitate sustainable transformations and growth in their countries. These include: implementation process, challenges faced and how they overcame them, and how they engaged with the legal landscape.

Full seminar available here

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titleETIN Special Edition of the Innovation Circle Podcast at TheNTWKSummit24: "How Platforms Can Facilitate Reverse Logistics for the Circular Economy Transition" (27 May 2024)

During this episode, we had an interactive discussion on how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and the need to recycle, repurpose and re-use materials in light of increasing resource scarcity, circular platforms and marketplaces can significantly reduce transaction costs, matching supply and demand for a broad range of products and services. More information available here.

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titleETIN Panel Discussion at TheNTWKSummit24: "The Multiple Functions of Circular Platforms" (29 May 2024)

The session highlighted the pivotal role digital platforms play in advancing the circular economy. Beyond creating new market places that connect various industries and close the circularity loop, these platforms offer essential functions crucial to their success, especially in the green transformation landscape. More information available here.

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titleETIN Workshop at Innovation Zero 2024: Strategic Learning: The Overlooked Component of Sustainable Transformation" (30 April - 1 May 2024)

On the second day of Innovation Zero, ETIN workshop allowed to explore the power of strategic learning in innovation. Aligning strategies with capabilities is key to hitting our ambitious sustainability targets. A must-adapt for thriving in our fast-changing world. More information available here.

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titleETIN Panel Discussion at Innovation Zero 2024: "The Potential of Platforms in Spurring the Circular Transition in the EV Battery Sector" (30 April - 1 May 2024)

On the first day of Innovation Zero, we explored how platforms can play a central role in creating the necessary dynamics to facilitate re-design, recycling and re-use of EV batteries, connecting stakeholders and increasing the efficient use of resources. We explored how circular platforms can transform the EV battery sector towards increased circularity, vital for the clean tech revolution. More information available here.

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titleETIN #1 Seminar on Innovation-Enhancing Procurement (IEP): “Assessing Demand Acceleration: A Dive into Scalability and Impact” (25 April 2024)

During the session, we dissected two pivotal case studies: 1) Scalability Success Story: explore how an innovative solution achieved remarkable scalability. 2) Unanticipated Challenges: understand why another initiative fell short of its scaling goals. We deciphered the lessons learned and to understand how Demand Acceleration as both a method and principle can facilitate scaling efforts and yield a wider impact.

Full seminar available here

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titleETIN Accelerator Session at World Circular Economy Forum WCEF 2024: "Platform-driven Transition: Scaling Circular Solutions" (17 April 2024)

Co-organized with Mixi, Arctic Pioneers, Nordic Circular Hotspot, the session discussed how platform business models accelerate the transition towards a circular economy. It revealed that the circular transition is not only dependent on technological advancements and tools but also needs to consider the potential and need for market creation and human behavior. More information available here.

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titleETIN Side-event at the 15th session of the Team of Specialists on Innovation and Competitiveness Policies (ToS-ICP) (22-23 November 2023)

Based on the outcomes of the 15th session of the Team of Specialists on Innovation and Competitiveness Policies (ToS-ICP), international policy dialogue, this side-event brought together ETIN members and leading experts to discuss, explore and exchange experiences in strategic learning and experimentation for transformative innovation. Identified good practices and policy recommendations will be reported to the UNECE Committee on Innovation and Competitiveness Policies in spring 2024 and also feed into future ETIN activities under work theme 2.

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titleETIN Technical Meeting: Role of transformative innovation in supporting the green and digital transition of the Western Balkan region (21-22 September 2023)

Co-organized with the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), this event brought together government officials, innovation agencies and leading experts on innovation with the aim to promote innovation-related collaboration among key stakeholders in the Western Balkans and the UNECE region and accelerate transformative innovation for sustainable development and economic growth, leveraging strategic learning and future-oriented thinking to anticipate and address upcoming challenges. The event is inspired by the success of the UNECE Sub-regional Innovation Policy Outlook (IPO), a UNECE flagship publication which provides a comprehensive assessment of innovation policies, identifying best practices and areas for improvement. 

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titleETIN Innovation Days: International concerns and local entrepreneurship - exploring the links for seamless interaction for transformative innovation (29-30 March 2023)

This event was organized at the margin of the Regional Forum for Sustainable Development 2023. Through a specifically designed agenda, and a process of mutual peer learning, this study tour helped advance ETIN members on the topic of strengthening the links between international and local transformative innovation stakeholders. Questions discussed included; How do we coordinate international initiatives with local activities? What are the specific policies and measures required to accelerate transformative innovation and entrepreneurial experimentation across geographical and institutional boundaries? More information is available here

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Past Events: 

  • ETIN Seminar: Platforms, circular economy, and transformative innovation (3 March 2023)

The seminar will bring together the UNECE Secretariat, ETIN members, international partners and leading experts to discuss and exchange experiences on the role the platform and circular economy play in driving innovation for green, digital and societal transformation, in line with UN Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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ETIN Policy Dialogue on transformative innovation (7 & 14 March 2023)
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examined and explored the different approaches to transformative innovation and its application and the role that the government can play within these dynamics. More information is available here. 

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  • ETIN Innovation Days (29 & 30 March)

With the theme of International concerns and local entrepreneurship - exploring the links for seamless interaction for transformative innovation”, the ETIN Innovation Days provide a unique opportunity to explore this interaction in real-time together with colleagues and peers.

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titleETIN Seminar: Platforms, circular economy, and transformative innovation (3 March 2023)

The seminar brought together industry practitioners and leading experts to discuss and exchange experiences on the role the platform and circular economy play in driving innovation for green, digital and societal transformation, in line with UN Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More information is available here.

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More information here