The call for the fifth edition of the “REPCV Awards” has received a total of 25 applications from companies linked to the five Valencian public science parks
In the current context that requires science and technology parks to acquire increasing relevance in promoting companies based on innovation and technology, the Network of Valencian Science Parks (REPCV) For the past five years, it has recognized the effort developed by the business ecosystem of Valencian public universities in their R&D&i projects, through the «REPCV Awards», an initiative that has the support of the Valencian Agency for Innovation (AVI).
The award ceremony of the «REPCV Awards» It will be held on June 30, at 12:00 p.m., in the auditorium Marie Curie of the Scientific Park of the University of Valencia (PCUV), Under the motto «5 Parks, 5 Editions». This recognition will honor companies for their entrepreneurial character and business project; taking into account its growth, innovative profile, business strategy and contribution to the environment. Nine companies, of the 25 that have submitted a candidacy, will be awarded in three modalities: «Spin-off», «Start-up» y «Business-University Collaboration». The award-winning companies will be announced on Tuesday, June 27 at awardsrepcv.net
La Network of Valencian Science Parks, an entity that encompasses the five science parks of the Valencian public universities, With these awards, the aim is to contribute to the development of the companies created and their consolidation with the support of the Valencian science parks of the five Valencian public universities.. In addition to promoting and enhancing the entrepreneurial spirit in the territory's innovative and technological ecosystems and promoting the transfer of knowledge, strengthening University-Business relationships.
The event will participate as speakers, Andrés García Reche, executive vice president of the Valencian Agency for Innovation (AVI) and author of the book What to do with the production model? Basic guide for bold rulers, and Rafael Navarro, founding partner of Innsomnia and the innovation portal D+I, Disruptors and Innovators; in a two-person debate where they will address innovation as an ally of the challenges of the Valencian Community's productive model. Next, after the “REPCV Awards” ceremony, music and humor will liven up the gala with a scientific-musical performance in charge of Amparo Lopez y Glòria Sánchez, researchers of the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC), accompanied by the musicians Iván Moya and Anna Franco.
People interested in attending the ceremony of delivery of the «REPCV Awards» You must register via email comunicacion.pcuv@uv.es (Subject: REPCV Awards Assistance).
The Network of Valencian Science Parks
La Network of Valencian Science Parks (REPCV) It is an entity formed by Espaitec, Scientific and Technological Park of the Jaume I University of Castelló, Scientific Park of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Scientific Park of the University of Valencia, the Polytechnic City of Innovation of the Polytechnic University of Valencia, and for him Alicante Science Park of the University of Alicante. The main objective of the REPCV is to increase the wealth of the region, promote the culture of innovation and foster the competitiveness of companies and knowledge-generating institutions installed in or associated with science parks. Also, promote the diversification and growth of a new business and industrial fabric, quality, differentiated and committed to social responsibility policies.