ScanBalt BioRegion, represented by ScanBalttm fmba (in short ScanBalt) would therefore like to contribute to the debate regarding EU Cohesion Policies applying the knowledge and experiences gained through nearly 10 years of existence as a macro-regional, bottom-up triple helix network (collaboration between research, industries and public authorities) within the BSR. A key objective is to support the EU2020 strategy capable of creating a framework favourable to stable and sustainable economic growth and job creation in Europe