Croatian S3 mainly targets economic part of the three core elements and recognizes several important strategic determinants relative to Croatia (see more)

According to the National Smart Specialization in Poland, one of the specialization is to become a circular economy, including selected activity areas (see more)

The development of Malta’s RIS3 strategy was primarily based on the identification of economic niches where Malta could have a competitive edge through investment in innovation (see more)

Economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection are crucial elements in the Smart Specialisation Strategy of Cyprus (see more)

At national level, Norway has established a methodology to approach broad based challenges through science and innovation strategies, called 21-Processes (solutions/efforts for the 21st century) (see more)

Serbia is currently developing its national S3 strategy. During this process a lot of similarities between S3 and 6 step approach defined by the UN Guidebook on Development of STI Roadmaps for SDGs have been identified (see more)

The role of the Gippsland RIS3 project in Gippsland, Australia has been set up to assist the region to develop a sustainable long-term economic development strategy, following the closure of a coal-fired power station (see more)

Under the guidance of UN the government of Moldova since 2017 has started the process of adaptation of 2030 Agenda (see more)