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On February 20, 2025, the Science Center Aurelium in Bratislava hosted the official launch of the Twin City Future Innovation Manufacturing Hub (2C FIMH) project\u2014a forward-looking milestone for cross-border innovation cooperation between Slovakia and Austria.<\/p>\n
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The kick-off event brought together 47 participants from business, politics, science, and civil society, representing 20 organizations from both countries. The goal: to promote the establishment of a joint innovation space for the manufacturing industry in the SK-AT region. The project is co-financed by the Interreg SK-AT program and will run until June 2027. <\/p>\n
The project is based on five thematic work packages that together shape a sustainable, future-proof innovation ecosystem for industry:<\/p>\n
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Development of a strategic handbook & political commitments (MoU)<\/p>\n
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The project is based on five thematic work packages that together shape a sustainable, future-proof innovation ecosystem for industry:Development of a strategic handbook & political commitments (MoU) \u00bb moreSupport for startups through toolkits, roadshows, and prototyping sprints \u00bb moreEducational research, exchange and training programs for young talent \u00bb moreCo-creation between industry and startups in areas such as AI, IoT, and robotics \u00bb moreEstablishing a vibrant culture of innovation with the participation of all relevant stakeholders \u00bb moreImpressionsContents & Highlights of the Kick-Off High-profile project partners presented initial concepts and objectives: Prof. Maro\u0161 Finka and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1543","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-event-report"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nImpressions<\/h2>\n
Contents & Highlights of the Kick-Off<\/h2>\n
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The Way Forward<\/h2>\n
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Vision: Strengthen cross-border cooperation, promote competitiveness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nShaping the Future Together<\/h2>\n
More Information & Updates<\/h2>\n
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