How to develop the Hungarian innovation ecosystem? This was the top question at the World Innovation Café, in Budapest, on June 11. The event was attended by leading Swedish companies operating on the Hungarian market. Sigma Technology was invited to take part in one of the discussions.
Government
officials in Sweden and Hungary are considering innovation development as one
of the breakout points for the European economies and are working closely together
to establish R&D strategies. Innovation activities provide companies with
new business opportunities and promote employment prospects as well as the
reduction of social inequalities. Special attention is paid to education, startups
growth with substantial R&D activities, and the establishment of a legal
environment to support innovation.
The Embassy of Sweden together with
the Business Sweden Council organized the World Café, held in Budapest, on June
11. The event
gathered Swedish and Hungarian experts and decision makers from the private
sector to discuss innovation and R&D development in Hungary. The World Café concept
enables free discussions, and creates confidence and an informal atmosphere.
Representatives of the Embassy of
Sweden and leading Swedish companies
operating on the Hungarian market – Sigma Technology, Ericsson,
Electrolux – were the event`s guests. The participants shared what innovation
meant for each of them and generated ideas on how to create an inspiring
innovative environment. They also stressed the vital role of education in this
process.
Carl Vikingsson, CEO of Sigma
Technology, comments:
“Innovation is a multifaceted term, which consists
of many components, including creativity, flexibility,
continuous improvement, and constant search for self-perfection. To be innovative means being one step ahead; this is
what makes it so important for business. Our goal is not limited by the creation of an innovative
environment within a single company
or even a particular industry. We are seeking to create an innovative society. At Sigma
Technology, we believe that innovations can be taught and learned, that is why
we underline the crucial role of education in this process. Another major
factor for innovation development is competition, which always makes us move
forward.”