| Phases of Development |
i³ is a 2 year project which commenced on 1st January 2003. There are 6 main phases in the development of the project as detailed hereafter:
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 | Phase 4 | Phase 5 | Phase 6 |
Phase 1 Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
| Lead Partner: | Kaunas Technological University (KTU) |
| Objective: | To identify the training and support requirements of the personnel of business incubators and business & innovation centres (BICs), and to identify existing training options for such personnel. |
| Timing: | Month 1-6 |
| For further information: | Contact ctomas@ktc.It |
Phase 2 Materials Development
| Lead Partner: | Instituto de Empresa (IdE) |
| Objective: | Based on the Training Needs Analysis, to develop a package of highly relevant training and support materials for incorporation in to the website. |
| Timing: | Month 7-11 |
| For further information: | Contact Beth.Rayney@ie.edu |
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Phase 3 Technical Realisation
| Lead Partner: | Initiative Economic Development (IED) |
| Objective: | To develop and launch an I-Cubed website incorporating the training materials in a user-friendly and accessible manner. |
| Timing: | Month 3-20 |
| For further information: | Contact lorna@initiative.ie |
Phase 4 Pilot Testing
| Lead Partner: | Omagh Enterprise Company Ltd (OECL) |
| Objective: | To ensure maximum relevancy and usability of website prior to open-access uploading. |
| Timing: | Month 15-20 |
| For further information: | Contact nicholas.oshiel@oecl.co.uk |
Phase 5 Dissemination
| Lead Partner: | EBN/EBAN |
| Objective: | To co-ordinate the widespread dissemination
of the product to: Incubators and innovation centres;
representative organisations; key actors in the promotion
of business development and innovation; key actors
in the promotion of vocational lifelong learning. To generate feedback on the product throughout its development thus maximising its appropriateness for the target group. |
| Timing: | Month 1-24 |
| For further information: | Contact smq@ebn.be |
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Phase 6 Monitoring & Evaluation
| Lead Partner: | Atlantis Consulting, SA P6 |
| Objective: | To maximise the effectiveness of the
transnational partnership To ensure that, at every stage, the project meets quantitative and qualitative objectives To derive key learning points as to the effectiveness of the project’s approach to promoting vocational training in this area. To maximise the effectiveness of the transnational partnership To ensure that, at every stage, the project meets quantitative and qualitative objectives To derive key learning points as to the effectiveness of the project’s approach to promoting vocational training in this area. |
| Timing: | Month 1-24 |
| For further information: | Contact damvakeraki@atlantisresearch.gr |
Phase 6 Project Management and Quality Control
| Lead Partner: | WESTBIC |
| Objective: | To maximise the effectiveness of the
transnational partnership To ensure that, at every stage, the project meets quantitative and qualitative objectives To derive key learning points as to the effectiveness of the project’s approach to promoting vocational training in this area. To maximise the effectiveness of the transnational partnership To ensure that, at every stage, the project meets quantitative and qualitative objectives To derive key learning points as to the effectiveness of the project’s approach to promoting vocational training in this area. |
| Timing: | Month 1-24 |
| For further information: | Contact u.faherty@westbic.ie |
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