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Internationalization and Commercialisation Methods for Business Networks
Business networks, like cluster play crucial role in economic reality (The initial observations of the European Cluster Observatory). It can be assumed that roughly 38% of all European employees work in enterprises that are part of the cluster sector [Innovation Clusters in Europe…, EC, 2007]. Next observations suggest a positive correlation between the strength of regional portfolios (human resources, patent applications, employment in medium - and high-tech manufacturing) and regional innovation performance. Chambers of Commerce, Business Clusters and Professional Associations need specific tools to promote international cooperation and development for themselves and their members. This is particularly urgent given the financial crisis, the opportunities for international cooperation and the expected disruption of public funds.Overall aim of the project was to transfer innovative methods of internationalization and commercialization to business networks as well as contribute to social and economic cohesion of the CEEC.Specific aim was to increase skills of managers from business networks in Poland and Lithuania through delivering them special training on internationalization and commercialization. The objectives of the project were: • To assess the actual competence of the selected managers from business networks• To train 20 business networks managers in internationalization and commercialization• To develop 10 strategies for internationalization and commercialization of business networks • To develop 2 Learning Management Platform for blended learning• To amend the 10 strategies according to the feedback after the pilot phase• To develop 10 information-rich websites for engaged business networks• To develop the textbook and an article• Disseminate results of the project in 1 international conferences.Target groups of the project were: direct - managers from business networks dealing with internationalization and commercialization. Indirect - entrepreneurs.The beneficiaries were: enterprises, companies, trainers, educators, managers, society.Partners by their professional experience represent: Navigator Consulting Partners, UK – field strategic management consulting, as well as representative of the enterprises for contributing to the development of strategies, Wielkopolska Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Human Capital Research and Innovation Institute competent in providing services for business networks in PL and in LT, and as well beyond, Foundation Partners for Local Government, PL competent in supporting local development and bridging business and academia. Partners have professional trainer training, management education, as well as dissemination experience and are proficient in project management. The project results were: 20 trained managers, 2 Learning Management Platform for blended learning, 10 strategies for internationalization and commercialization, 10 information-rich websites, textbook, one article, 1 international conferences. The project lasted 24 months.