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Mini Innovation Projects- European Partners -

Final Conference, Oldenburg, 15.06.2007

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1. Weser-Ems Region (DE)Weser-Ems Region, Landkreise/Städte, Oldenburg

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2. Region Oberösterreich (AT)Innovationszentrum Schule/neue Techn., Linz

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3. South-Aegean Region (GR)Regional Authority South-Aegean, Ermoupoli

4 4. Lubelskie Region (PL)Foundation Marie Curie University, Lublin

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5. Region Andalusien (ES)Chamber of Commerce, Seville

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6. Nord-Karelia Region (FI)North Karelia University of Applied Science,Joensuu

Mini Innovation Projects- Upper Austria -


Linz (Upper Austria):Mini-Innovation Project 1

� Development of a website to communicate with young people about art; age 13 to 16 (and up)

� Information about art-projects in Linz via description, pictures and podcasts made by teenagers

� Communication via discussion forum is run by students

Description(Aims/Results):

Bureau Linz09; LinzKultur, Mag. Siegbert JankoMentor:

Pre-Vocational School PTSU, LinzSchool/Class:

art_works – website for teenagersTitle:

Linz (Upper Austria):Mini-Innovation Project 2

� Concept of a cafeteria in the school� Carried out by students (school project involves

different faculties of the school)� Promotion of the slogan “Buy in your quarter”� Pilot project for other schools


Municipality of Linz, Dr. Margarete SchmitzerMentor:

Pre-Vocational School PTSU, LinzSchool/Class:

Cafeteria Title:

Mini Innovation Projects- South Aegan Region (Greece) -


South Aegean Region (Greece):Mini-Innovation Project 1

�The famous “loucoumi” is a local delicacy. It has a long tradition. The art of preparing “loucoumi” was introduced by the refugees of Asia Minor and the island of Chios who came to Syros after 1822. The Syros “loucoumi” is famous for its unique taste and aroma and is known as the very best.

� The objection of this mini project is the planning of a modern package, which will protect the delicacy and at the same time itwill compete the new delicacies and be more attractive to the public and also inform people for the historical evolution of the productive procedure of this product.


Mr. Dimitris Koutsotheodoros, Researcher – in charge of Liaison Office

Mentor:

University of Aegean – Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering, University Unit of Syros

4 students

School/Class:

Syros‘ Loucoumi: Product Planning and Promotion Title:


� Tourist attraction is the important and international pole of the South Aegean Region. This mini project will focus on specific categories of people e.g. people with special needs, people of old age.

�Study which examines the way that the accessibility of these categories of people in the islands will be easier. Also the services and the infrastructure in every island is mentioned.


Mr. Dimitris Koutsotheodoros, Researcher – in charge of Liaison Office

Mr. Panagiotis Koutsabasis, Instructor – Lecturer

Mentor:

University of Aegean – Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering, University Unit of Syros

(5 students)

School/Class:

Tourism and Access in the islands of CycladesTitle:

Project group:

Georgiou Eleni Geronikolos DimitrisTsioumplekou Eleni

Galani SofiaFetta Eleni

Mentors:

Koutsabasis Panayiotis Koutsotheodoros Dimitris

Tourism for All in Cyclades Region

• Tourism is a human need and everyone should have the ability to travel and entertain himself.

• Tourism for All requires:– Physical access: A built environment in which everyone, including those with restricted physical ability, can travel comfortably without worry about inaccessibility.

– Information access: e.g. an accessible web environment which all people can access information about travel destinations in their preferred way.

Building Accessibility

• The degree to which a building allows access to people with disabilities.

• Tourism facilities must give persons with disabilities equal opportunity to participate in and to benefit from their services.

• Tourism accommodation providers must modify their policies and practices if necessary to provide equal access to services and facilities to all.

• Web accessibility requires that anyonevisiting any Web site using any browser must be able to get full access and complete understanding of the informationand services offered.

• The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) develops interoperable technologies (specifications, guidelines, software, and tools) to lead the Web to its full potential.

Web Accessibility

The Idea

• Internet tends to be the main source for tourism information

+• Disabled people should access information easily

=• Disabled people will be pre-informed about accessible accommodations

• Designing an accessible web site in which people with disabilities can find information about accessible tourist accommodation in Syros island (Cyclades region, Greece).

Project

Project Objectives

• To inform people with disabilities about accessible accommodation and services in Syros island.

• To create awareness for hotel owners about the potential benefits gained.

1. Identification of a framework for evaluating tourist accommodation

– Based on accessibility guidelines provided by the Hellenic Ministry of the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works. (group 2)

– Describes a basic set of accessibility requirements for major types of customers (tourists) and kinds of accommodation services.

2. Inspection and classification of tourist accommodation, applying the framework

Project Development (1/2)

3. Dissemination of relevant information to hotel owners to create awareness– Leaflet about project goals and benefits.– (local) press release

4. Accessible Web site to illustrate the proof of concept and provide ‘food for thought’ to local communities

Project Development (2/2)

The Web Site

• Introduces users to Syros island and basic accommodationand navigation information with a Google Maps1 user interface

• Indicates accessibility level per resource type and type of user

– Resources: entrance, reception, halls, elevators, rooms, bathrooms, restaurants and parking areas.

– Major users: people with mobility impairments, people with vision impairments, people with hearing impairments, elderly people, parents with prams and children.

• Explains the indications of accessibility

• On line as a test version from 30th June 2007

Signs

Each major user category has its own sign.

Accessibility levels are three:

• Green for full accessibility.

• Yellow for possible accessibility.

• Red for inaccessibility.

Mobility Impairments

Hearing Impairments

Children

Elderly People

Parents with Prams

Vision Impairments

Main page

http://www.syros.aegean.gr/TFA

Zoom in map


Chosen Hotel



Rooms of Chosen Hotel

• In Greece accessibility in accommodations is a law but in our region accessible accommodations are limited so is the tourism for all

• Our project was an opportunity to inform the local community about accessibility and the benefits that they will have if they adopt accessible standards and practices

• This project apart from hotels, may be also implemented in other facilities such as ports, museums, restaurants etc.

• We work on the perspective that in the future Aegean islands may be an accessible tourist destination for All.

Thank you for your attention

Few last words…


Drakou Eirini, Teacher of English Language / Pedagogy

Avramis Nikolaos, Teacher specialised in Civil Engineering

Dourlaris Aggelos, Teacher of Physical Education

Kapetaniou Tzenh, Teacher of Greek Language and History

Petrou Evaggelia, Teacher of Science

Somponi Kallirroh, Teacher of Science

Giannopoulos Konstantinos, Geologist from the Prefecture of Cyclades

Vouros Panagiotis, Environmetalist from the Prefecture of Cyclades

Spartinou Maria – Georgia, Department of EnvironmetalProgrammes of the Directory of Education of Cyclades

Mentors:

A‘ Grade of the 1st Unified Upper Secondary School, Syros

15 pupils

School/Class:

Environmental paths as an alternative type of tourismTitle:


� Recognition of the geologic environment of the island of Syros,by visiting areas with geophysical interest.

� Use of GPS, read of geophysic maps, impressions of environmental paths.

� Creation of a tourist product in a cd form. Tourist attraction is the important and international pole of the South Aegean Region.This mini project will focus on specific categories of people e.g. people with special needs, people of old age.


Mini Innovation Projects- Lubelskie (Poland) -


Lubelskie (Lubelskie (PolandPoland):):MiniMini--Innovation Project Innovation Project 11

� Creation of internet platform for presenting special offers on goods and service� Providing internet shops with tools enabling them selection of target groups of potential customers

Enzo Sp. z o.o. Lublin, Mr K. Kozieł and Mr K. Skowron

Jan Zamoyski High School in Lublin

Afriko – internet application for presentation of sales promotion


Mentor:

School/Class:

Title:

LubelskieLubelskie ((PolandPoland):):MiniMini--Innovation Project Innovation Project 22

�Market research on posibilities of introducing new services connected with waste selection and recycling� The project work included: conducting a survey on expectations of Lublin inhabitants connected with Kom-Eko services


Kom-Eko Sp. z o.o., Mr P. Lutek, Mr J. GoździkMentor:

St. Staszic High School in LublinSchool/Class:

The possibilities of extension the offer in the scope of waste selection and complementary services forindividual client from Lublin and suburban districts

Title:


�Elaboration of a model profile of the hotel guest� Conducting a survey concerning the sevices provided by thehotel� Preparation of the final report on improvements in hotel services


Mercure – Unia Hotel in Lublin, Mrs A. Barszczewska, Mrs R. Kotowska

Mentor:

Jan Zamoyski High School in LublinSchool/Class:

Analisys of the guests profile of Mercure-Unia Hotel in Lublin

Title:


� Creation of the website for agricultural farms in Wilków District� Project work included: gathering information about farms providing tourist services, preparation of the contents of the mentioned website.� The project aim is to promote tourist attractivness of Wilków District

Wilków District, Mr Andrzej Sikora

Complex of Vocational Schools in Opole Lubelskie

Promotion of agrotourism farms in Wilków District


Mentor:

School/Class:

Title:

LubelskieLubelskie ((PolandPoland):):MiniMini--Innovation Project Innovation Project 55 and 6and 6

� Project aimed at collection of data connected with expectation and preferences of potential buyers of LUBO� The project activities included: carrying out a survey and a clinic test on LUBO, testing the research tools and preliminary data analysis.


Intrall Polska, Mr J. Grus, Mr A. PleskotMentor:

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, students of EconomicsSchool/Class:

Expectations and preferences of van usersTitle:

Mini Innovation Projects- North Karelia (Finland) -


North Karelia University of Applied Sciences 1

� Design of a suitable package and distribution channel for mushrooms to be exported to Russian market

� INNOstudio: Kick-off brainstorming session with the company� Field study and survey of consumer’s preferences in packaging of food products in St Petersburg

� Design and production of three package models� Testing of prototypes by interviewing of consumers and representatives of retail of food products in St Petersburg

� Report: findings and recommendations (package & distribution) and prototypes

Description:

CEO Markku Leppänen, Polar Shiitake Ltd, Professor Jarmo Nieminen (NKUAS), Professor Julia Solovjova (SPUEF)

Mentors:

NKUAS (Design & International Business students) & St. Petersburg University of Economics and Finance (SPUEF), Marketing students

Schools:

Solutions for Export of Shiitake Mushrooms for Markets of St.Petersburg/Russia

Title:


� Investigating of the image of Finnish/the case companies’tourism services and needs of the Russian tourists

� Creating a profile of a Russian middle-class tourist visiting Finland

� Survey among travel agencies in St. Petersburg about the services and marketing material of the case companies

� Report: findings and recommendations for the network of companies and for each individual company

Description:

Mr Teuvo Hirvonen, Director of Tourism, Municipality of Eno, Professor Jarmo Nieminen (NKUAS), Professor Julia Solovjova (SPUEF)

Mentors:

NKUAS (International Business students) & St. Petersburg University of Economics and Finance (SPUEF), Marketing students

Schools:

Image of Tourism Services Supplied by North Karelian Tourism Companies to Russian Tourists: A regional network of small tourism companies

Title:


� Design of value-adding service concept and arguments for marketing (web pages and brochures)

� Design of the image (semantics, figures, colours, etc.)� INNOstudio of two days in Petrozavodsk� Visualised outcomes of the brainstorming

Description:

Mr Teuvo Hirvonen, Director of Tourism, Municipality of Eno, Professors Mirja Kälviäinen, Martha Balerina and Ari Stenroos (NKUAS), Professor Marina Stepanova (ISI)

Mentors:

NKUAS (Design & International Business students) & International Slavic Institute (ISI), Design students, Petrozavodsk

Schools:

Design of Marketing Material of Tourism Services for Russian Tourists (in Petrozavodsk, Russian Karelia): A regional network of small tourism companies

Title:


� Major (multinational) record labels in Russia � The most famous and influential rock/pop band managers in St. Petersburg and in Moscow

� The most famous and most popular rock and pop festivals in Russia

� The most famous and the most popular rock/pop clubs and bars St. Petersburg and in Russia

� Report: record of the required information� A concert at Manhattan Club (St. Petersburg) in May 2007

Description:

Mr. Petteri Hannonen, CEO Ampparit Ltd & Ducha Pitera (band), Professor Jarmo Nieminen (NKUAS), Professor Julia Solovjova (SPUEF)

Mentors:


Schools:

Rock Music Business in St. Petersburg/RussiaTitle:


� Overview of the St. Petersburg fast food sector;o Structure and development of fast food businesso Competition situation o Future developmento Barriers for foreign entrantso Recommendations for foreign entrants

� Observation and interview of entrepreneurs in St. Petersburg

� Market research report

Description:

(Rolls restaurant: a regional fast food chain), Professor Jarmo Nieminen (NKUAS), Professor Julia Solovjova (SPUEF)

Mentors:


Schools:

St. Petersburg Fast Food Business 2007Title:


Overview of the St. Petersburg furniture sector;o Structure and development of furniture businesso Competition situation o Future developmento Barriers for foreign entrantso Recommendations for foreign entrants

� Observation and interview of entrepreneurs and experts in St. Petersburg

� Market research report

Description:

Ms. Raakel Tiihonen, Marketing manager, Kiteen Huonekalutehdas Ltd (a regional furniture producer), Professor Jarmo Nieminen (NKUAS), Professor Julia Solovjova (SPUEF)

Mentors:


Schools:

St. Petersburg Furniture Business 2007Title:


� Attitudes towards the new raw material� Market prospects for the product - Kupilka - in St. Petersburg� Survey among consumers � Interview of retailers (of sport and hunting equipment)� Report with recommendations for the companies

Description:

Kareline Ltd and Mr Kari Kuisma, CEO, Joensuun Meskari Ltd, Professor Jarmo Nieminen (NKUAS), Professor Julia Solovjova (SPUEF)

Mentors:


Schools:

Russian Consumers‘ Attitudes for the Use of Natural Fibre Composite – Case Kupilka

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