Agency for Innovation and Development of Andalucia
The Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo de Andalucía IDEA (the Agency for Innovation and Development of Andalucia) has been appointed the instrumental executor for the policies of promotion and economic and social development, as the regional development agency of the Andalucian Government, under the aegis of its Consejería de Innovación, Ciencia y Empresa (Regional Ministry of Innovation, Science and Enterprise). In order to ensure fulfilment of this central objective, the Agency has put together the 2005-2008 Strategic Plan in which it defines its mission, and its vision, together with the methods by which these plans will be carried out and what the objectives and the principles of performance are, to achieve the final objective.
Mission
To contribute to the economic and social development of the region, offering the best services to Andalucian companies, employers and the Junta de Andalucía (Autonomous Government of Andalucia) itself, promoting the spirit of business, innovation and cooperation within the science-technology-business system and the competitiveness of our production structure.
Vision
To be a model developmental agency, an instrument of the Andalucian government through the Consejería de Innovación, Ciencia y Empresa and guided by a criteria of excellence, adaptability to change, flexibility and innovation. The Agency, staffed by qualified people who are committed to its objectives, and perceived by its clients to be an excellent agency which is closely interlinked with the Community.
Objectives and Performance Principles
The implementation of new methods and models of governance.
Support for Innovation and Territorial Intelligence.
Promotion of public-private partnerships.
Development of the spirit of enterprise and innovation.
The design and implementation of quality support services.
Provision of capital resources for the support and finance of businesses.
The establishment of an appropriate administrative environment adapted for the creation of business.
Promotion of cooperating networks between agents of the Innovation-Science-Enterprise system.
Incorporation of criteria which are cultural, environmental and improve the quality of life.
The support of benchmarking.