Passau (DE) / Ried im Innkreis / Schärding (AT) (OTE) – Co-funded by
the Interreg Bavaria-Austria programme, the project
InnRaum³ is creating a cross-border innovation hub for companies,
start-ups and students in the Inn region.
With InnRaum³ , a joint innovation space is being established in
the Bavarian-Austrian border region for companies, start-ups and
students – co-funded by the Interreg Bavaria-Austria programme within
the framework of EU cohesion policy.
How can European cooperation strengthen the innovative capacity
of rural border regions? The project InnRaum³ provides an answer by
bringing together stakeholders from Germany and Austria to make
future technologies accessible in a practical way. The project
demonstrates how EU cohesion policy promotes digital transformation,
economic competitiveness and cross-border networking.
The initiative is co-funded under the Interreg Bavaria-Austria
2021-2027 programme with EUR1.25 million from EU funds. It is
coordinated by the University of Passau as the lead partner.
A connected innovation space in the Inn region
Between Passau, Ried im Innkreis and Schärding, a distributed
innovation space is being created that connects three locations into
a joint network: the INN.KUBATOR in Passau, Techno-Z Ried and
Raiffeisen Techno-Z Schärding. Companies, start-ups, students and
makers gain access to modern infrastructure and can use technologies
across locations.
Focus on key digital technologies
The project centres on future technologies that are often
difficult for small and medium-sized enterprises to access. The
thematic focus areas are Artificial Intelligence and digital
technologies in Passau, robotics in Ried, and sensor technology in
Schärding. The programme is complemented by hackathon and makeathon
formats as well as a cross-border continuing education programme in
cooperation with regional partners from business and academia.
Cohesion policy as a catalyst
InnRaum³ illustrates how EU cohesion policy creates innovation
spaces, promotes knowledge transfer and connects regional
stakeholders across borders – contributing to a future-ready economy
in the Inn region.
Project description
The project „EUconomy – Partnerships4Prosperity“ demonstrates how
EU cohesion policy promotes economic development and social inclusion
across Europe. Over a period of 12 months, multimedia content
packages will showcase cross-border initiatives funded by the EU from
Germany and its neighbouring countries Austria, Poland, the Czech
Republic, Denmark, and France. The content covers topics such as
economy, innovation, sustainability, vocational education, and
digital transformation, and is made available to the media free of
charge, helping to highlight the importance of the EU for regional
development.
Digital press kit: http://www.ots.at/pressemappe/DE181564/aom