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Last update: 02 May 2023
Mart Veliste
Thematic Expert
Policy Learning Platform
France
(Nord)
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Smart
Green
Social
Governance
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Bio
I am a Thematic Expert on the platform. I create and implement knowledge exchange activities such as webinars, thematic discussions, peer reviews and good practice exchanges. I also co-author policy briefs. I am based in Estonia, Tartu and work for a consultancy called Baltic Innovation Agency. I am interested in developing local innovation ecosystems for entrepreneurial people to boost regional development. My recent focus has been on social entrepreneurship.
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Policy briefs (11)
Peer reviews (10)
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Policy brief
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Open innovation to foster SME growth
In this policy brief, you can find approaches for increasing the innovation capacities of businesses building on the open innovation paradigm.Image
Policy brief
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Digital innovation hubs and demonstrators
Explore this policy brief to learn about digital innovation hubs and how they can foster competitiveness and contribute to a sustainable and digital Europe.Image
Policy brief
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Supporting the agrifood sector
This policy brief explores actions to support the agrifood sector.Image
Policy brief
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Fostering the digital transformation of SMEs
Discover practical examples of how to foster the digital transformation of SMEs from different perspectives.Image
Policy brief
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Boosting entrepreneurship in rural areas
Boosting entrepreneurship in rural areas opens new opportunities and markets. Rural SMEs show great potential as a source of economic growth and innovation.Image
Policy brief
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Efficient business support ecosystems
This policy brief explores various models for implementing and managing multiple-stakeholder collaborative practices for better business support delivery.Image
Policy brief
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Facilitating business transfers for sustaining jobs and economic activity
In order to achieve more successful business transfers, the complexities of the process should be taken into account. In this policy brief, you'll discover business transfer challenges and good practices from Interreg Europe partner regions as inspiration.Image
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The social economy and support to social enterprises
The social economy is a crucial part of the EU socioeconomic landscape. To foster the growth of the EU social economy, policy action is needed. This policy brief aims to spotlight Interreg Europe projects that work to improve their local social economy.Image
Policy brief
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Vouchers for the competitiveness of SMEs
This policy brief focuses on the use of vouchers to foster SME competitiveness and aims at providing a comprehensive overview of the good practices and the policy improvements based on voucher schemes in those projects.Image
Policy brief
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Internationalisation of SMEs
This policy brief focuses on the internationalisation of SMEs activities as a factor of competitiveness for businesses and an engine for growth and welfare for the economy and the territories.Image
Policy brief
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Regional branding for SME success
This policy brief focuses on regional branding and covers topics such as regional identity, product quality labels, cooperation between SMEs in a rural area, agritourism, and co-creation for promoting cultural heritage.Image
Peer review
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Development of Smart Island and Smart Tourism Strategies
Discover how the Policy Learning Platform has helped the island of Korčula with its smart tourism strategies.Image
Peer review
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Cooperation with Enterprises and Universities for New Innovative Smart City Services
Discover recommendations made by experts from across Europe on digital development and Green Transition goalsImage
Peer review
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Setting up a SME voucher scheme in Upper Silesia
Discover the recommendations and key learnings of the peer review on SME voucher schemes in Upper Silesia.Image
Peer review
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Student entrepreneurship and exploitation of research results in Southern France
In December 2021, we organised a peer review for the French Région SUD Provence-Alpes Côte d’Azur. Read more in this article and get inspired!Image
Peer review
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The Platform helps Tartu set up a Green Deal accelerator
Discover the policy recommendations from the peer review that took place on 29 and 30 June 2021 in Tartu (Estonia).Event participations
Past events (3)
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17 May 2023
Hackathons and challenge prizes
On 17 May 2023, the Policy Learning Platform is hosting a webinar on hackathons and challenge prizes. Join our session from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST to learn how to apply these policy tools in your region.
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Green
31 May - 01 Jun 2023
Rethinking local policies
On 31 May and 1 June, the Policy Learning Platform is excited to invite you to 'Rethinking local policies' event in Ghent, Belgium!
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30 Mar 2023
Silver Economy: Opportunities for SMEs
This webinar has ended. You can watch the recording, access the presentations and discover the key learnings in this follow-up article.Topic interests
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