Stocktaking and assessment of the development of the RIS3 strategy and identification of actions to ensure its smooth implementation.

In line with this aim, the preparatory action included the following activities:

• First exploratory visit to the region and initial meetings with stakeholders (September 2014)
• In-depth peer review event (February 2015)
• Dissemination of outcomes
• Final event

Testing and optimising an entrepreneurial discovery process (EDP) to support the process of the implementation of selected research and innovation priorities, supporting the development of concrete project ideas among stakeholders.

To this aim, the project carried out the following activities, engaging stakeholders in the region:

• Four EDP Focus Groups
• Two Project Development Labs

Some results from the EDP workshops and PDL events have been processed into extended case studies.

Supporting a networking and collaboration culture among stakeholders and ensuring that access to relevant information and best-practice is shared across stakeholders and local authorities.

The following activities have been particularly important for this line of activity:

• On-line R&D Funding Guide
• Outcomes of a dedicated working group on human resources and mobility
• Outcomes of a dedicated working group on governance