The Foundation for the Development of Science and Technology in Extremadura (FUNDECYT) is a not-for-profit institution with a central role in the development of economic, structural and innovation strategy in the Spanish Region of Extremadura.
Its main aims are to stimulate cooperation between enterprises, research centres and public administrations and to foster innovation and technological development in the region of Extremadura.
FUNDECYT has vast experience of DEs and Living Labs which will be invaluable to helping the DE-LAN project detect scientific, technological and innovative business demands. ‘Senior Lab’ is a Living Lab established to improve the interaction of elderly and dependent people with their social environment through the use of ICT. Offline and online systems were set up where small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), institutions and beneficiaries could analyse the solutions and research findings.
The region also participated in the EU initiative SEN@ER (Silver Economy Network of European Regions). The network was created to improve the quality of life for older citizens, stimulate economic activity for growth and job creation and support cohesion and inclusion across EU regions.
Further experience was gained alongside 17 other partners in the Digital Ecosystems Networks of Regions for Dissemination and Knowledge Deployment (DEN4DEK). The purpose of the initiative was to allow regions to plan effective use of DEs and to produce real economic impact and improvement for SMEs.
Through the DE-LAN project, FUNDECYT aims to:
- Contribute to all synergies from the project
- Learn from the partners’ DE expertise
