CLIQ – Creating Local Innovation through a Quadruple Helix is an INTERREG IVC project aiming at strengthening Local and Regional Authorities’ policy and capacity to support innovation more effectively in medium-sized cities. The interactive cooperation model of government, universities and industry is essential to innovation in knowledge based societies. The CLIQ project has taken this Triple Helix concept to a new level, adding a fourth component – civil society. Project timeline: 1.11.2008-30.10.2011