Strengthening Efficiency and Competitiveness in the European Knowledge Economies (SEEK)

Second SEEK Conference: "The Green Growth Challenge" (9-10 March, 2012, Mannheim, Germany)

The Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) is pleased to announce the second conference of the research programme "Strengthening Efficiency and Competitiveness in the European Knowledge Economies" (SEEK), funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg and implemented by ZEW. The conference will take place on 9-10 March, 2012, in Mannheim, Germany.

This conference will bring together decision-makers from politics, business and public institutions and scientists from across the world to discuss the challenges and chances arising from green innovations for Europe's economies. We are pleased to welcome a number of outstanding speakers, including:

• Klaus Töpfer, Executive Director of the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) and former Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),
• Franz Untersteller, Minister of the Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector of Baden-Württemberg,
• Robert N. Stavins, Harvard University, United States,
• Richard G. Newell, Duke University, United States,
• Reinhilde Veugelers, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium,
• Georg Müller, Chairman of the Board of Directors, MVV Energie AG, Germany,
• Peter Terwiesch, Chief Executive Officer, ABB AG Germany, and
• Fritz Vahrenholt, Chief Executive Officer, RWE Innogy GmbH, Germany.

Furthermore, scholars from various economic disciplines will present their research results on the topic of the conference:"The Green Growth Challenge".

For additional information, please visit the conference website

Call for Project Proposals 2012: ZEW Research Programme "Strengthening Efficiency and Competitiveness in the European Knowledge Economies" (SEEK)

Within the ZEW research programme "Strengthening Efficiency and Competitiveness in the European Knowledge Economies“ (SEEK), the state of Baden-Württemberg is funding international cooperation between researchers of all economic disciplines. Therefore, the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) welcomes the submission of project proposals. The deadline for project proposals is January 30, 2012. Projects must be carried out in close cooperation between ZEW researchers and international project partners. For each project, the budget requested may be up to 200,000 euros for a duration of 12 to 18 months. 

The programme welcomes proposals for innovative and applied economic research on the following topics:

• Generation of Knowledge and Innovations
• Diffusion and Adoption of Knowledge and Innovations
• The Use of Knowledge by Entrepreneurs and Industries
• Consequences of a Knowledge-Based Economy
•  Challenges of a Knowledge-Based Economy for Economic Policy        

Eligibility and Review Criteria

Proposals will be ranked by a scientific board made up of distinguished international scholars. The main criteria in assessing the proposals will be scientific quality; the originality of the proposal; and the strength of the scientific cooperation, including the international exchange of researchers. Please notify that only proposals with a close cooperation between ZEW researchers and international partner(s) will be funded. The final decision will be made by ZEW.

Call for Project Proposals

Submission Guidelines

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