Since December BIFOCAlps partners have worked on work package 3 activities, which aim to develop an impact indicator system to evaluate the impact of FoF technologies and practices adoption. Moreover, this work package also aimed at developing a validated methodology for innovation and knowledge transfer towards FoF.
Development of the impact indicator system
For that purpose, both measurable impact indicators and qualitative impact indicators were developed. Each project partner used these indicators as guidelines to complete a table of values with information concerning its country at a national, regional and company level. Each impact indicator system was developed taking into consideration different layers and target groups like national/ regional/ local public authorities, business support organizations, and enterprises (SMEs). The impact indicator system was also based on literature review (theory, databases, surveys, case studies...), identified critical success factors (WP2) and survey results (sector maps, survey).
At a national level, the main goal of the impact indicator system was to compare nations in terms of CSF–requirements and to provide a first impression between national differences addressing policy makers and public authorities. On the other hand, at a regional level, the impact indicator system focused on comparing regions as far as CSF –requirements are concerned and to provide a more detailed comparison of regional differences regarding CSF with a main focus on NUTS 2 –Regions. Also in this case, policy makers and public authorities were the main addresses. The indicator selection on company level aimed at evaluating the progress and readiness of the company according to the CSF and the increase in performance due to practices-and technology adoption. In this case, board of directors, CEOs and process managers were the main addresses.
After completing the impact indicator system, a validated methodology for innovation and knowledge transfer towards FoF was developed to establish common guidelines to integrate impact indicators to innovation processes.