The Technological Research Centre of Koroska (TRC) is the central institution in the field of research and development in Koroska region and an institution of innovative environment in Slovenia.
TRC ’s main brief is the creation of an infrastructure to stimulate development potentials and the introduction of new knowledge as a bridge between universities, institutes and companies. Its priorities include the achievement of a competitive economy and the creation of new jobs within a technological environment.
Previous successful programmes include a strategy entitled “Republic of Slovenia in the Information Society”, the first National Broadband Strategy for Slovenia and an Integrated Regional Strategy for Information Society.
Slovenia has several ‘Living Labs’ which make TRC well-qualified for participation in the DE-LAN project.
These include the eLiving Lab (Faculty of Organisational Sciences, University of Maribor), the Slovenian Automotive Living Lab (Automotive Cluster of Slovenia) and a Technology Network ICT.
Through the DE-LAN project, TRC aims to:
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Continue its good work in ensuring innovation helps the Slovenian economy increase its competitiveness
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Influence national ICT policies
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Collaborate with other national Living Labs
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Influence regional policies, especially the Regional Development Programme
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Implement possible pilot actions (e.g. Virtual Incubator as a Living Lab).
