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Representatives of the Centre for Development of the East Planning Region, the Municipality of \u0160tip, and Goce Del\u010dev University participated in a study visit to Romania on 16\u201317 June 2026, as part of the activities planned under the project \u201cEnhancing regional and local hubs for attraction and retention of talents and investments \u2013 MAGNET\u201d.<\/p>\n
The study visit also brought together the other project partners and representatives of their Stakeholder groups to exchange experiences and good practices in talent attraction and retention, investment promotion, and regional development. Particular emphasis was placed on how cooperation between businesses, educational institutions, and public organisations can enhance regional attractiveness.<\/p>\n
The visit provided project partners with first-hand insights into how local and regional stakeholders collaborate to strengthen regional attractiveness and competitiveness. Through a combination of presentations, discussions, and site visits, participants explored practical examples of governance models, innovation support structures, and cooperation mechanisms that help create favourable conditions for both businesses and skilled professionals.<\/p>\n
The first day began at CATTIA, the Regional Centre for Innovation and Business Support, which serves as a hub for cooperation between public institutions, academia, and the private sector. Partners gained insights into how such intermediary organisations can facilitate knowledge exchange, support entrepreneurship, and contribute to a more coordinated approach to regional development.<\/p>\n
The study visit continued at the Research and Development Institute of Transilvania University of Bra\u0219ov, where participants learned about the university’s research infrastructure and its role in supporting innovation and industry collaboration. Discussions highlighted the importance of strong links between higher education institutions and regional economic development strategies.<\/p>\n
On the second day, the focus shifted to regional innovation and industrial ecosystems. Partners exchanged experiences regarding policy instruments and initiatives implemented across their regions to attract talent, foster innovation, and strengthen local competitiveness. These discussions provided valuable opportunities to compare approaches, identify common challenges, and explore transferable practices.<\/p>\n
The visit concluded with a tour of the Bra\u0219ov Industrial Park, offering participants a closer look at the region’s industrial development model and the role of dedicated business infrastructure in supporting investment and economic growth.<\/p>\n
As with every study visit organised within the MAGNET project, this visit reaffirmed the value of learning directly from local experiences. The discussions and examples presented in Bra\u0219ov will contribute to the ongoing development of regional policies and activities aimed at creating stronger ecosystems for attracting talent and investment across the partner regions.<\/p>\n
In addition to providing opportunities for knowledge and experience exchange, the two-day visit also included a working meeting of the project teams from all partner organisations. During the meeting, participants discussed the next steps in project implementation and financial matters.<\/p>\n
The project \u201cEnhancing regional and local hubs for attraction and retention of talents and investments \u2013 MAGNET\u201d is funded by the Interreg Europe programme and is implemented in partnership with six other organisations.<\/p>\n
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