S3 Concept
Smart specialisation has made a real difference in the way European regions are designing their innovation strategies, creating or reinforcing cooperation at all levels, especially with local business spheres.
Registration open! Connecting regional innovation valleys through circular industries
The event (21-22 June 2023) is co-organised by the government of the Principality of Asturias (IDEPA) and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission
"Partnerships for Regional Innovation: From Pilot to Practice" | 30-31 May
The two day event, organised by Dalarna Region, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission and Committee of the Regions will take place in beautiful Tällberg.
"From Playbook to implementation" | 28 March 2023 | Live stream available
The European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions launch on 28 March the High Level Event of the Partnerships for Regional Innovation (PRI) “From Playbook to implementation” as a bridge between smart specialisation and other EU policies to promote innovation-driven territorial transformation. Registration is open!
Latest registrations
The latest regions to register to the S3 Platform are from Ukraine.
A new report on SDGs gives us food for thought
How is S3 aligning with the European Green Deal and the UN 2030 Agenda?
Available now! Progress Report of the Global Pilot Programme on STI for SDGs Roadmaps
This report is designed to take stock of the state of country pilots, to draw out lessons and implications from the current implementation and to suggest ideas for the way forward.
Main areas
Cooperation
The smart specialisation (S3) approach offers a reinforced environment for increasing the interaction and cooperation among the different innovation ecosystems stakeholders, both at local, regional, national and international levels.
Partnerships for Regional Innovation
The Partnerships for Regional Innovation (PRI) are a new approach to place-based innovation policy which builds on positive experiences with smart specialisation strategies.
