7th Framework ProgrammeRegions of Knowledge

FP-Regions-2012-2013-1Project n:o 319923

Baltic Flows

Understanding Survey Questionnaire

Cleantech EstoniaKaido VäljaotsJanuary 14, 2014

7th Framework ProgrammeRegions of Knowledge

FP-Regions-2012-2013-1Project n:o 319923

Baltic Flows

Why a survey?

• Survey is a cost-effective and still systematical way to analyze regional organizations involved in rainwater monitoring and management

• Survey helps to create a unified contact database in the fields of rainwater monitoring and management in given regions

7th Framework ProgrammeRegions of Knowledge

FP-Regions-2012-2013-1Project n:o 319923

Baltic Flows

Goals of the survey

• Find out potential internationally competitive solutions in the field of rainwater monitoring and management

• Establish a cluster initiative and support network for all stakeholders

• Information gathered from the survey will be used to design JAP and contingency plans for the future

7th Framework ProgrammeRegions of Knowledge

FP-Regions-2012-2013-1Project n:o 319923

Baltic Flows

Timetable• Final discussions and additions to the questionnaire are to be

decided today• Final version of the questionnaire is to be completed and sent

to partners by end of January 2014• Final version of the questionnaire is to be sent out to your local

stakeholders by the mid February 2014• We expect the first feedback from stakeholders by March 2014• Report on regional capacities is due June 2014

7th Framework ProgrammeRegions of Knowledge

FP-Regions-2012-2013-1Project n:o 319923

Baltic Flows

Structure of the survey

• 1) Classifying questions• 2) Concentration on specific products• 3) Expectations from the cluster – what are the

main problems that could be solved BY the cluster and what solutions could be offered TO the cluster

• 4) Future perspectives and cooperation

7th Framework ProgrammeRegions of Knowledge

FP-Regions-2012-2013-1Project n:o 319923

Baltic Flows

Expected Results of the survey• Who are the organizations dealing with flowing rainwater

monitoring/managing in each region? • Which organizations are interested in cooperation?• What are their specializations and do they have any world class expertise or

an internationally competitive product?• What are the main problematic areas for the organizations and what type

of cooperation would they need?• What kind of cooperation would they be willing to provide to other actors?• Can we identify technologies/services that could be globally marketable

and are the organizations interested in exporting their products globally?