Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava

Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (hereinafter referred to as “STU”) is a modern educational and scientific institution. Since its foundation in the year 1937 more than 159.000 students have graduated. In average, 13.000 students study at the STU every year.

About Slovak University of Technology

At present, the STU consists of seven faculties based in Bratislava and Trnava. All the faculties provide a study in accredited study programmes within the complex system of a bachelor, master and PhD. study. Faculties realise credit system compatible with the European credit transfer system enabling mutual mobility of students within European Union member countries and a larger European space. In the area of scientific and research activities the STU successfully joints European Union programmes. STU is a public university and offers education mainly in technical, technological, technical-economical, technical-information and technical-artistic fields of study using the modern methods of education, laboratories and practical training. It is aimed at the study branches with stable opportunities of students’ employment at the labour market.

Spectra Centre of Excellence of the EU, research and training centre within STU, with its activities contributes to economic, social and cultural integration in Europe. By permanent research and proposals of the solutions for optimisation of spatial structures of settlements it helps to meet the objectives of sustainable spatial development, management and planning as well as to balancing regional disparities, improving quality of life and strengthening of social equity in Europe.

Why are we taking part?

“Our vision is to create a sustainable innovation ecosystem that will develop the potential of this cross-border region. By combining capacities in manufacturing, research and public administration in the area between Vienna and Bratislava, it is possible to develop this area and make it a better place to live. We have been recognised as a potentially promising region since the 1990s, and this project will help us to contribute to this vision.” – Milan Husár, Project Coordinator, Slovak Univeristy of Technology

Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava @ Twin City Hub

Within 2C FIMH project, STU is the main cross-border partner of the project coordinating activities of Slovak project partners. It is responsible for WP1 “XBorder Future Innovation Strategy – Manufacturing” and participates in other work packagres of the project.

Work Package: XBorder Future Innovation Strategy – Manufacturing

Objectives:

Oversee central coordination and governance.
Establish and sustain 2C FIMH offices in Vienna & Bratislava.
Integrate results from WP2–WP4 to draft a cross-border innovation strategy handbook.
Manage project communication and cross-border collaboration.

Tasks in the project

Key Activities:

Workshops & Expert Groups: Collaborate with project partners to explore cross-border innovation strategies.
Handbook Development: Compile results from WPs and expert groups for cross-border innovation recommendations in manufacturing.
MoU: Draft and coordinate a political declaration outlining stakeholder commitments.
2C FIMH Operations: Set up and manage the innovation hub’s operational model.
Strategic Missions: Conduct trips to innovation regions for insights.

Outputs:

Handbook: Cross-border innovation strategy for manufacturing.
MoU: Signed political commitment to implement strategies.
Governance Model: Quadruple helix structure for ongoing collaboration.
Strategic Insights: Learnings from exploratory visits to European innovation hubs.

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