Economic development and competitiveness

Strong and vibrant regional and sub-regional economies are characterized by having successful, competitive and innovative businesses, sectors and clusters. National and regional enterprise and competitiveness policy highlights the importance of stimulating a ‘culture’ that encourages businesses to start and flourish, a business environment that harnesses science, technology and innovation and enhances economic growth and promotes social inclusion.

GENECON has led several high profile engagements involving the development of projects and strategies seeking to deliver tailored business support to facilitate innovation, technology transfer and cluster development, including:

• policy and action plan development for pre-start-up, start-up and business growth;
• strategic review, development, evaluation and appraisal of business development and innovation support initiatives;
• major feasibility studies and business planning for the establishment of innovation, incubation and managed workspace facilities;
• sector studies, including supply chain analysis;
• review of technology transfer and R&D performance programmes.