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.
First Pilot Plenary meeting on Partnerships for Regional Innovation (PRI) next July 7th
The PRI Pilot Plenary will be the main set-up for collective discussion, learning and co-creation among all PRI Pilot participants.
Partnerships for Regional Innovation: 63 regions, seven cities and four Member States selected for Pilot Action
The Commission announced the 63 regions, seven cities and four Member States selected in the pilot project for Partnerships for Regional Innovation, an initiative developed together with the Committee of the Regions.
Launch of the CoR-JRC Pilot Action on Partnerships for Regional Innovation next 17 May
Register now to this hybrid event on Partnerships for Regional Innovation co-organised by the European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR).
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.
Promoting technological transfer in Romania through Smart Specialisation
A new Smart Story is available!
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.
