Innovation

TENERRDIS, A CENTER FOR EXPERTISE IN INNOVATION

As a cluster, Tenerrdis’ central mission is to support R&D and innovation projects.

Tenerrdis’ staff is positioned to assist the project consortium in identifying the right partners and sources of financing, introducing members to financers, and providing expert advice to help maximize each project’s chances for success.

Projects certified by Tenerrdis are eligible for support from seasoned professionals with the goal of ensuring the project is a win for all stakeholders.

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION PROJECTS

• Information: Tenerrdis provides its members with regular updates on calls for projects at the regional, national, and EU levels.

• Emergence: The cluster facilitates the emergence of new projects through its program committees, industry-specific working groups, project fairs, calls for expression of interest, and targeted introductions between members and relevant partners.

• Expert advice: Tenerrdis project support committees and experts help bring projects to maturity rapidly, provide in-depth assessments of the economic impact of projects, and identify potential market opportunities for project results.

• Financing support: The cluster brings its members expert knowledge of the potential sources of financing for their projects and can assist putting together a financing plan in conjunction with public-sector financers.

• Project certification: The Tenerrdis certification committee certifies projects based on project quality and alignment with the cluster’s strategy. Tenerrdis certification facilitates access to public-sector innovation funding.

• Project management support: Tenerrdis tracks each certified project from beginning to end, insofar as possible, assisting the project consortium with any difficulties encountered, promoting the project’s results, and measuring impacts.

More than 40% of Tenerrdis-certified projects have secured financing !