The summary of results from the UNICREDS project on the factors required to stimulate innovation in rural areas and how this links with the role of regional universities (Presented in Ceske Budejovice, January 2012)

1. Nurturing Innovation in Rural Areas
Frank Rennie
Joe Irvine
Tara Morrison
University of the Highlands and Islands

2. Survey Methodology
• SurveyMonkey
questionnaire
• To local leaders
• In English with
translations
• Basic demography
• Attitudes

3. WP4 SURVEY RESULTS
Respondents by country and sector

4. Vibrant Communities

5. Effective Communication

6. Raising Awareness of Opportunities

7. Leadership Training and Support

8. WP4 SURVEY RESULTS
What one thing would help to support better links public bodies, local businesses and
the regional university to stimulate innovative development ideas in your community?

9. Opportunities for Innovation

10. WP4 SURVEY RESULTS
What key advice/recommendations would you give to policy makers when
developing future strategies aimed at nurturing a more innovative business
culture in remote rural and isolated communities?

11. The wider roles of a University

12. Policy Recommendations

13. WP4 SURVEY RESULTS
What one thing would help support better links between public bodies, local
businesses and regional universities to stimulate innovative development ideas in
your community?

14. Best Practices
• Understand the needs of local communities in
isolated areas
• Ensure two-way communication
• Raise awareness of business opportunities
• Communicate this awareness in communities
• Facilitate collaboration and co-operation
• Share innovative examples
• Fund collaborative innovation

16. Thank you