The principal measures are support for research, innovation and technological development, in addition to construction and fitting of public research and technology centres.

Likewise, action to reinforce human resources in the sector and promote the information society and technology transfer.

MEASURES

Measure 3.2: Projects for research, innovation and technological development

New Economy

Development of new businesses related to the Internet and the new economy through training programmes for young graduates, experimentation and publicising of the opportunities for setting up business in this sector.

Body Responsible : Gipuzkoa Provincial Council
Department for Innovation and the Knowledge Society

R+D Projects (researchers)

Help with research projects and projects involving the spread and transfer of technology by staff at associated Research Centres, Sectorial R+D Centres and University Institutes.

Body Responsible : Gipuzkoa Provincial Council
Department for Innovation and the Knowledge Society

Measure 3.5: Public research centres and technology centres

R+D Projects (infrastructure)

Aid to improve the provision of infrastructure for technology centres.

Body Responsible : Gipuzkoa Provincial Council
Department for Innovation and the Knowledge Society

Measure 3.6: The Information Society

eGipuzkoa: education system and information society

Providing support for educational establishments in Guipuzcoa to equip them with telematic infrastructure, promoting a network of expert bodies and carrying out development and innovation projects (methodology and new products and training services) with the intensive use of new technologies.

Body Responsible : Gipuzkoa Provincial Council
Department for Innovation and the Knowledge Society

BIC Digital

Programme to raise awareness among small businesses of the advantages of the Information Society and the importance of these technologies for maintaining competitiveness, as well as providing areas and fitting out installations for the development of projects for the new economy.

Body Responsible : Gipuzkoa Provincial Council
Department for Innovation and the Knowledge Society

Access to Internet in Mendaro

Provision of infrastructure to the local people, local administration and business to ensure access to the information society and encourage local development and employment initiatives.

Body Responsible : Mendaro Town Hall