Canary Islands' New Collaboration Protocol with EMERGE

Overview

The Canary Islands' Ministry of Universities, Science, Innovation, and Culture has officially published a new collaboration protocol with EMERGE, the regional association supporting technology startups and investors.

This agreement aims to:

• Enhance the visibility and integration of research centers with the local startup ecosystem.
• Promote dialogue, sharing technological resources, and fostering partnerships.
• Close the gap between research institutions and startups, which has limited the region's innovation growth.

Key Features of the Protocol

• Establishes a framework for joint activities such as:
  • Public events
  • Digital communications
  • Information sharing
• Designed to spark collaboration.
• Does not create legal commitments or financial obligations for either side.
• Sets a pathway to strengthen the region’s technological market.

Region's Strategic Goals

This initiative responds to the region’s need to:

• Better connect the scientific community with entrepreneurs.
• Boost the transfer of knowledge and technological opportunities.

This effort aligns with broader regional strategies focused on:

• Transforming the Canary Islands into a knowledge-based economy.

Duration and Future Outlook

• The protocol’s initial duration is four years.
• It can be extended.

Objectives and Benefits

• Empower local startups.
• Maximize research assets.
• Benefit the innovation landscape and economic resilience of the islands.

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