Friuli Venezia Giulia

The Regional Operational Programme for Competitiveness is a planning tool prepared by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, and adopted by the European Commission, defining the areas of regional territorial development that will benefit from the contributions from the European Structural Funds, from the Government and from the Region in the period 2007-2013. With the opportunities provided by Regional Operational Programme the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will promote numerous projects within a strategic development line aimed at supporting the regional economy, thus enabling the whole regional territory to compete at national and international levels.

The Guidelines for the Regional Strategic Plan 2008-2013 represent the planning strategic document of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, whose mission is to "Build a new, free, responsible and innovative Region, platform of encounter for Italian and European economic development".

The regional law 26/2005 "General guidelines on innovation, scientific research and technological development " responds to new challenges and needs of the Region with regards innovation. It is based on consultation with social partners, collaboration with institutions, universities, research and innovation centers to subsidize and promote international cooperation. The regional action is aimed at promoting an environment for innovation, initiating and supporting the development of research, integrating training and innovation, stimulating the collaboration between businesses, universities, research centers, scientific parks and the financial system as well as promoting entrepreneurial innovation and enhancing human capital.