The IC Network was registered in 2007 by the partners of the Interreg 3 B project Innovation Circle, in order to continue cooperation of very active local and regional authorities, institutions, NGO's and private organizations that already have been networking for years. Also many new members have joined the network the last years and a lot of ideas for new activities are on the agenda.
The IC Network invites new members to join forces with places in Europe that are located outside the metropolitan areas. Furthermore IC Network is linked to leading networks in Europe and worldwide. A lot of ideas for new activities and projects will be launched in the years to come and everyone sharing the vision about sustainable and attractive communities all over Europe is welcome to join.
Innovation Circle Network partners meet at the Annual Conference organized in a different county every year. The young generation of innovators meet at the IC youth summer camp every summer.
Sulwalki (Poland) in 2010 Trebbin (Germany) in 2010
PIPE (2004-2005)
Young people working internationally and learning about Planning, Identity, Participation and Entrepreneurship. A number of young leaders were trained who now have exceptional careers and consider PIPE project as one of their universities. Lead partner was Østfold County Council.
Innovation Circle Project (2005-2007)
More than two years over 300 participants were trained in Innovation Academy by a great collection of experts on the topics of
- territorial development strategies
- designing attractive towns and places
- changing culture of governance
- entrepreneurship and business development
- managing of innovative projects
It has resulted that 14 partners in 7 countries have created 43 local projects improving their local places, competences and understanding.
In addition there were several innovation camps organised for students and youths. Lead partner was Alytus City Municipality and baltic Innovation group were taking care of the overall management.
Trans in Form (2009-2012)
11 partners and some co partners are working on transformation of smaller towns. The aim is to reuse premises, develop and facelift town centers. There is also the creation of development scenarios for their regions. Each place is evaluated with the “Attractivity Barometer” and they elaborate their new narratives and storytelling to brand the regions. Partners are making technical documentations for interactive public spaces and there will be several pilot investments as examples. Methodology of creating places vibrant and attractive will be shared with everybody. Lead partner is Notodden Municipality.
TiF Partners visiting Joniskis, Lithuania
Annual Conferences
Each year ICN members and friends meet to discuss new projects and exchange their experiences. In 2011 Jurmala in Latvia was the meeting place in Northern Europe where more than 80 participants discussed new ideas for a better Europe.
