August 2024 - What's new in DataScouts Ecosystem Intelligence?

Hi there!

With summer wrapping up, we're more energized than ever to help you build Ecosystem Intelligence and craft impactful communities!

Keep scrolling to see what we've been up to, and if something catches your eye, we’d love to catch up over a (virtual) coffee!

Warm regards,
Team DataScouts

BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES: OUR LATEST PLATFORM ENHANCEMENTS

Lately, we're noticing an increased professionalisation of innovation clusters around the globe. Prime examples include our partners Foodvalley in the Netherlands, Ellie.connect in Belgium, and the Christchurch Business Clusters in New Zealand.

Clusters like these unite like-minded individuals into focused communities, addressing common challenges through shared knowledge and resources, both online and offline.

To support these efforts, we've significantly upgraded the community features in our Ecosystem Orchestration platform. Our new matchmaking and challenge functionalities, along with enhanced member management, are designed to foster stronger connections and collaborations within your community.

What do you prioritize to help your innovation cluster thrive? Let us know!

UPCOMING TRAININGS & WEBINARS

We regularly host virtual and in-person training sessions on various topics, both for a broader audience and in-house.

> Ecosystem Intelligence - Monetization & Reporting (26/09)
> Ecosystem Intelligence - Mapping & Monitoring (17/10)
> Ecosystem Intelligence - Community Publishing & Building (14/11)

HELLO NEW ZEALAND!

This fall, our co-founder and CEO, Ingrid Willems, will be traveling halfway around the world to meet in person with our partners, AgriTechNZ and ChristchurchNZ, along with other key players in the Australasian economies.

We believe that face-to-face interactions are still the best way to build strong, lasting relationships. That’s why we’re also looking forward to welcoming them to Europe later this year!

While in New Zealand, Ingrid will connect with local communities in Aerospace, MedTech, ClimateTech, and more, including attending the NZ Aerospace Summit. As an ambassador for creative networks, she’ll also highlight our success case OpenCreatives Ghent. With support from Flanders Investment & Trade, we’re arranging additional meetings to make the most of this visit.

If you have insights into or interest in New Zealand’s business landscape, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s exchange ideas and build valuable connections together!

CHOSEN AS VLAIO'S PREFERRED RESEARCH PARTNER

If you're involved in the Belgian innovation landscape, you're likely familiar with VLAIO—the Flemish governmental agency that oversees innovation projects and subsidies.

Earlier this year, they launched a call for preferred research partners for their Innovative Government Procurement Programme, a key initiative for the next five years.

We're thrilled to announce that we've been selected from dozens of candidates, ranking in the top three overall, thanks to our strong references and visionary paper on how governments should best organize their innovation efforts. Exciting projects and partnerships are on the horizon!

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

We truly value our collaboration and your input and feedback to improve our products. If you ever have questions or need support, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!

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