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.
"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!
Defining the priority areas of the upcoming Smart Specialisation Strategy of Albania
A new JRC study presents an evidence based mapping exercise that supports a first identification of the economic and productive domains.
Smart Specialisation in the Eastern Partnership countries. Potential for knowledge-based economic cooperation
Recently published study now available!
Implementing the Western Balkan Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport
International Conference 18 Oct 2022 to 19 Oct 2022 Skopje, North Macedonia
Launch of the first Lighthouse event of the Partnerships for Regional Innovation (PRI) Pilot Action
Regional innovation valleys and the New European Innovation Agenda and Approaches and tools for evidence-based progress towards resilience and Sustainable Development Goals, main topics for discussion of this second plenary meeting.
Sharing experience of a new experimental policy - Partnerships for Regional Innovation (PRI) in the European Week for Regions and cities 2022
The first ‘Partnerships for Regional Innovation’ PRI Open Forum will be held as an online workshop during the European Week of Regions and Cities on 11th October at 16:30 – 18:00. Everyone with an interest in innovation policies for territorial transformation is invited!
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.
