Empowering University and
Business Capabilities in the
Interreg MAC Space
Identifying and Connecting R&D&i
Capabilities and Results with
Industry Challenges
Creating and Consolidating Knowledge-Based Companies (KBCs) from Our Universities: Regional Competitiveness, Productivity,
and Employment
About InnoVamos
The InnoVamos project aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem by enhancing collaboration and technology transfer between academic and business entities in the Macaronesia and West Africa regions. The project addresses the challenge of consolidating an effective symbiosis between universities, research centres, and businesses, particularly in strategic sectors, to promote open innovation and technology transfer.
Expected Results
- A precise definition of the research areas within the innovation ecosystem, aligned with business needs.
- Effective valuation and knowledge transfer to companies.
Territorial Cooperation
Scaling the innovation ecosystem, expanding its reach from insular to regional, to address shared challenges and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the innovation process in the region.Β
Added Value
This project stands out for its integrative and collaborative approach, placing SMEs at the core. It seeks to maximise the efficiency of open innovation and boost technology transfer by fostering territorial cooperation and aligning academic research with business needs.
Partners
The InnoVamos project aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem by enhancing collaboration and technology transfer between academic and business entities in the Macaronesia and West Africa regions. The project addresses the challenge of consolidating an effective symbiosis between universities, research centres, and businesses, particularly in strategic sectors, to promote open innovation and technology transfer.
Funding
Project Designation:
InnoVamos – Strengthening Open Innovation Across Borders: Boosting R&D&I in Macaronesia and West Africa
Programme:
MAC INTERREGΒ 2021-2027
Operational code:
1/MAC/1/1.1/0079
Start Date:
25/10/2024
End Date:
24/10/2028
Total Budget:
4.168.106,72β¬
Funding:
3.542.890,71β¬
EU co-financing:
85%
InnoVamos is an initiative funded by the INTERREG VI-A Madeira-Azores-Canarias (MAC) 2021-2027 programme. This project fosters collaboration between partners in the Macaronesia region, with funding from the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER), and involves key stakeholders from African third countries to strengthen cross-border open innovation.
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ππ‘ #INNOVAMOS at Patents Week 2025! ![]()
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On Nov 5β6, our consortium met in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during the ULPGC Patents Week to plan the next steps for 2026. ![]()
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π€ Partners from Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Azores, and Cabo Verde joined forces to boost innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge transfer across Macaronesia & West Africa. ![]()
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The journey towards an innovative, smart, and sustainable transformation continues! π ![]()
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FundaciΓ³n Canaria Parque CientΓfico TecnolΓ³gico de la ULPGC | Universidad de La Laguna (ULL) | FundaciΓ³n General Universidad de La Laguna | Parque CientΓfico y TecnolΓ³gico de Tenerife | SPEGC | Universidade da Madeira - PΓ‘gina Institucional | ARDITI | ACIF | Universidade dos AΓ§ores | InUAc | Nonagon - Parque de CiΓͺncia e Tecnologia de SΓ£o Miguel | Universidade de Cabo Verde - UniCV | PrΓ³ Empresa | Cabo Verde Digital
π Cabo Verde: the final stop of our #Innovamos journey.![]()
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On October 7, our team (FCPCT-ULPGC) visited undefined Universidade de Cabo Verde - UniCV and PrΓ³ Empresa as part of the #Innovamos project, strengthening cooperation and discovering firsthand the innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. ![]()
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We explored an amazing prototyping center, where proof-of-concept tests are developed from research results. ![]()
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π‘ We also got to know the powerful entrepreneurship program these two institutions run together to inspire young students to become entrepreneurs. ![]()
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This visit confirms Cabo Verde as an emerging hub in the regional innovation ecosystem, showing how InnoVamos transforms knowledge into real opportunities for economic and social growth. ![]()
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FundaciΓ³n Canaria Parque CientΓfico TecnolΓ³gico de la ULPGC | Universidad de La Laguna (ULL) | FundaciΓ³n General Universidad de La Laguna | Parque CientΓfico y TecnolΓ³gico de Tenerife | SPEGC | Universidade da Madeira - PΓ‘gina Institucional | ARDITI | ACIF | Universidade dos AΓ§ores | InUAc | Nonagon - Parque de CiΓͺncia e Tecnologia de SΓ£o Miguel | Universidade de Cabo Verde - UniCV | PrΓ³ Empresa | Cabo Verde Digital
π‘π Next stop on our #Innovamos journey: Azores! ![]()
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On October 2β3, we visited Nonagon - Parque de CiΓͺncia e Tecnologia de SΓ£o Miguel and the Universidade dos AΓ§ores. Two inspiring days of meetings with startups, researchers, and companies.![]()
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π± We learned about incubation and mentoring programs, explored how to bring innovation closer to the market, and shared best practices like IGNAE and Algicel. ![]()
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The Azores confirm that the future of Macaronesia and West Africa lies in a strong, open, and sustainable innovation ecosystem π. ![]()
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FundaciΓ³n Canaria Parque CientΓfico TecnolΓ³gico de la ULPGC | Universidad de La Laguna (ULL) | FundaciΓ³n General Universidad de La Laguna | Parque CientΓfico y TecnolΓ³gico de Tenerife | SPEGC | Universidade da Madeira - PΓ‘gina Institucional | ARDITI | ACIF | Universidade dos AΓ§ores | InUAc | Nonagon - Parque de CiΓͺncia e Tecnologia de SΓ£o Miguel | Universidade de Cabo Verde - UniCV | PrΓ³ Empresa | Cabo Verde Digital
π We keep growing with #Innovamos! ![]()
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On September 30th and October 1st, our coordinating team from FCPCT-ULPGC visited partners in Madeira: the University of Madeira, ARDITI, and ACIF. Two intense days of meetings, learning, and new ideas. ![]()
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π€ We are convinced that collaboration between universities and businesses is the key to achieving an innovative and smart transformation that boosts the competitiveness of our territories.![]()
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Together, we are strengthening the innovation ecosystem of Macaronesia and West Africa.![]()
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FundaciΓ³n Canaria Parque CientΓfico TecnolΓ³gico de la ULPGC | Universidad de La Laguna (ULL) | FundaciΓ³n General Universidad de La Laguna | Parque CientΓfico y TecnolΓ³gico de Tenerife | SPEGC | Universidade da Madeira - PΓ‘gina Institucional | ARDITI | ACIF | Universidade dos AΓ§ores | InUAc | Nonagon - Parque de CiΓͺncia e Tecnologia de SΓ£o Miguel | Universidade de Cabo Verde - UniCV | PrΓ³ Empresa | Cabo Verde Digital
βοΈ InnoVamos was present at the X International Workshop GEM-ACEDE in La Palma, from September 18 to 20. This event brought together researchers and entrepreneurship professionals to share ideas, success stories, and innovative methodologies.![]()
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From our stand and through participation in key sessions, we reinforced our commitment to knowledge transfer, international cooperation, and the promotion of entrepreneurship in the MAC regions and West Africa.![]()
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Discover more about our participation and next steps π f.mtr.cool/pohgraqyjx![]()
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Interreg MAC| ULPGC | Universidad de La Laguna (ULL) | FundaciΓ³n General Universidad de La Laguna | Parque CientΓfico y TecnolΓ³gico de Tenerife | SPEGC | AsociaciΓ³n canaria de startups EMERGE | Universidade da Madeira - PΓ‘gina Institucional | ARDITI | ACIF | Universidade dos AΓ§ores | Nonagon - Parque de CiΓͺncia e Tecnologia de SΓ£o Miguel | Universidade de Cabo Verde - UniCV | PRΓ EMPRESA.![]()
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π The #InnoVamos project is officially underway!![]()
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On June 17th, we hosted the public launch event in Gran Canaria, bringing together key innovation stakeholders from the MAC region (Madeira, Azores, Canary Islands) and West Africa (Ghana, Cape Verde, SΓ£o TomΓ© and PrΓncipe).![]()
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π The event fostered collaboration between academia and industry, promoted knowledge and technology transfer, and set the stage for a more connected and resilient innovation ecosystem.![]()
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π₯ You can now watch the event highlights on YouTube π www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nk5tizPy_Q![]()
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Launch event of InnoVamos Project
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On 17 June, the European project InnoVamos, co-funded by the INTERREG MAC 2021β2027 Programme, held its public launch event on the island of Gran Canaria, br...
π The public launch event of the InnoVamos project will take place on 17 June in Gran Canaria (in-person and online).![]()
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Weβll be joined by international experts like Pilar Moreno-MartΓnez, Director of the Invest in the Canary Islands Area of #PROEXCA![]()
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Pilar has over 20 years of experience in attracting foreign investment in strategic sectors such as audiovisual, technology, blue economy, and aerospace.![]()
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πVenue: FundaciΓ³n Canaria Parque CientΓfico TecnolΓ³gico (Tafira Campus, ULPGC)![]()
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π More info: www.fpct.ulpgc.es/en/noticias/item/1249-el-proyecto-innovamos-celebrara-su-evento-publico-de-lanz...![]()
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π You're invited to the public launch of the InnoVamos project!![]()
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Join us on June 17 in Gran Canaria (on-site and online).![]()
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π With keynote speaker Marco M. AlemΓ‘n, Deputy Director General of WIPO, expert in intellectual property and global innovation ecosystems.![]()
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