A Possible Way to Enhance European Competitiveness

Abstract

In our Conference presentation, we would like to present a possible way to enhance European Competitiveness, which is registered in the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office under the name of the “IK & International Innovation Center” Project. (Voluntary registration number: Y2500012). In the introductory part, our previous research results – primarily related to Library Innovation, generating creativity and startups and the associated social media platform – will be briefly presented. In our presentation, we will also discuss the results of university students’ responses to online questionnaires related to this topic. The International Innovation Center Project (IICP) aims to increase the competitiveness of the EU by establishing an International Innovation Center, which would be implemented in the capital of an EU member state, with the participation of all EU countries. Some main parameters: in the 27-story “Metropolis”, each EU member state would have its own floor – research lab, mini innovative exhibition area, luxury apartment – ​​as well as a “common” innovative Startup centre (permanent interactive exhibition open to both professionals and the general public), a common, high-tech equipped, ergonomic, library research and development lab including Coworking elements, an international conference centre, a cultural and sports centre, an Innovation Park with a helipad. The Project would be an investment of a similar volume to the MOL Campus in Budapest. In the conclusion, we outline the research directions that will generate further innovation.