Practice Abstract - Research and innovation

The selection of examples for innovation project databases

Thematic networks and innovation support services are collecting and presenting a large variety of information on their websites. What kind of materials will make the database useful and manageable?



If the aim is to publish all the available information, it seems to be a huge task, which soon becomes a burden. The amount of information on the internet is growing and people use keywords rather than search whole information using one concrete website.



Step 1: Make a decision – what is the main force to have a database.

Databases for national rural networks’ Innovation projects rarely have specific criteria for the selection of examples. Every relevant project, from the website managers’ point of view, regarding the national innovation process, is described in local languages. Attention is given first to the national projects or projects that have national partners. The EIP-AGRI database focuses on three types of projects – Operational groups, Thematic Networks and Multi-Actor Approach projects – but it also contains other innovative projects besides these ones.



Step 2: Develop a structure – navigation has to be obvious.

The database has to be efficiently searchable, using either keywords or filters. If the database consists of many project examples, the search engine must be efficient and simple. The EIP-AGRI service point updates their list of keywords annually, but the comprehensive and manageable list of keywords is a never-ending process. The frequent user of a website gains more from a clearly structured content tree.



Review the websites/databases regularly to keep up with the shift of common understanding.

Source Project
EURAKNOS
Ongoing | 2019-2021
Main funding source
Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
Geographical location
Belgium
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