In the context of globalization and re-balancing of the world economy, the EU recognizes that innovation is essential to ensure the continuing ability of Europe's business to compete in the marketplace. In2In focuses on the following areas of SME innovation: Innovation - Creativity Generator at the work place, Creativity enhancing SMEs and more in detail micro - enterprises and finally knowledge m
anagement of innovation. It attempts to become a tool that will support the growth of innovation within SME's and it focuses to SMEs staff who need to know the basics on a successful innovation practice. It targets as well marketing staff, students or continuing professional development trainees and generally people that do not have overall knowledge of the many - facetted innovation processes but who wish or needed to know more about it. The training guide that is going to be produced during the life cycle of the project will include description, examples, case - studies checklists and instructions, while the social e-platform additionally will enable users to exchange knowledge, experiences and lessons between them. Project consortium:
- ASSET TEC, Greece_ www.asset-tec.gr (coordinator)
- GRAFIA, Czech Republic_ www.grafia.cz
- SYNTHESIS CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION LTD., Cyprus_ www.synthesis-center.com
- EOLAS, Spain
- Consorzio ABN, Italy_ www.consorzioabn.it
- Learning Light Ltd., UK_ www.learninglight.com
