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Analysis of Smart Specialization Strategies in

selected Mediterranean coastal regions and

countries

Prepared by : SCHRITTWIESER CONSULTING

Mag. Walter Schrittwieser

Hugo-Schuchardt str. 32, Graz

June 2014

Analysis of Smart Specialization Strategies in selected

Mediterranean coastal regions and countries

INTRODUCTION

The S3 Analysis gathers available data about National/Regional Research and Innovation

Strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3 strategies) for 39 Mediterranean costal regions and

countries.

The aim of the Analysis is to present available information from RIS3 Platform according to 6

steps that have been defined in the GUIDE RIS3 for the purpose of designing

national/regional RIS3. The steps were defined as follows:

1. the analysis of the national/regional context and potential for innovation,

2. the set-up of a sound and inclusive governance structure,

3. the production of a shared vision about the future of the country/region,

4. the selection of a limited number of priorities for national/regional development,

5. the establishment of suitable policy mixes, and

6. the integration of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.

The following countries/regions have been analysed as follows: Cyprus, Croatia, Malta,

France (Corese,Languedoc-Roussillon, Provenece Alpes Cote d’Azur, Rhone-Alpes), Italy

(Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia – Romagna, Friuli – Venezia Giula, Lazio,

Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Umbria, Piedmonte, Sicily, Tuscany, Veneto), Greece

(Anatoliki Macedonia Thraki, Attica, Dyriki Ellada, Ionia Nisia, Iperios, Kentiki Makedonia,

Kriti), Portugal (Algarve, Alentajo), Spain (Andalusia, Aragaon, Catalonia, Balearic Islands,

Murcia, Valencia) and Slovenia.

ANALYSIS OF COUNTRIES/REGIONS

1. CYPRUS

Description of Cyprus

Cyprus, an island with the capital city Lefkosia, has an area of 9,251.0 km2, population

862,011 and an unemployment rate 7.7%.

S3 Vision for Cyprus

Vision of Cyprus is emergence of Research, Technological Development and Innovation

(RTDI) - as a tool for the amplification and enhancement of the efforts initiated for

overcoming the current economic crisis (in terms of SMART GROWTH) and as an

important diachronic agent for the restructuring and post evolution of the Cyprus economy

and society according to the principles set out by the strategic framework “Europe

2020”(as a SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM).

Vision of Cyprus aims – within a medium to long term time horizon – towards a “smart”,

“sustainable” and “inclusive” growth which will rely on knowledge and innovation, the

rational use of the available resources and on high employment rates through the

enhancement of economic and social development and cohesion.

Priority sectors for Cyprus

In Cyprus the following sectors have been indentified: Tourism (sustainable tourism,

alternative forms of tourism, digital tourism applications, management and promotion of

tourism product); Energy (renewable forms of energy, solar energy, Solar-thermal technology

Solar Photovoltaic, Technologies for Solar Heating and Cooling, energy storage and

transfer); Agriculture – Food industry (Agricultural and livestock production, Agriculture, Food

Security and Climate Change), construction Industry (Sustainable Urban Development,

Sustainable Construction, Existing Building Stock, Innovative and Intelligent Materials and

Reuse of Building Materials, Cultural Heritage), Transportation (Marine, Shipping, Intelligent

Transport Systems, road freight), Health (e-health, prognosis - prevention and treatment of

diseases, health pharmaceutical industry).

Environment and the ICT were also defined as important sectors of horizontal character.

Environment was identified in terms of climate change, pollution, eco systems, eco –

innovation and water resources and ICT in terms of ICT application and future technologies.

2. CROATIA

Description of Croatia

Croatia has a land area of 56,542 km2, population of 4,4 million and the main capital Zagreb.

S3 Vision for Croatia

Croatia will be recognized as an innovation and creative hub and will be one of the leading

south-east European knowledge-based countries embracing creativity and innovation at all

levels of society.

Priority thematic areas for Croatia

The following priority thematic areas have been identified: Health, Sustainable energy and

environment, Engeenering, Bio-technology and bio-economy.

Also the following cross-sectoral inter-,multi- and trans-disciplinary topics have been

identified: KET, ICT, Tourism, Creative and cultural industry, Green growth and Social

challenges.

3. MALTA

Description of Malta

Malta is the smallest EU Member State in terms of both area - 316 km2 - and population

(around 410,000). It has a very high population density – 1317 persons/km2 and is located at

the southern-most tip of the Europe; 90km south of Sicily and 290km north of Libya. Its

economy is open and heavily relies on international trade.

In 2012 the estimated GDP in Malta was €6,755.9 million – which is +3.0% compared to

2011 – while the unemployment rate was 6.5% high. Most of the business units (97.1%)

have been rated as micro-enterprises, while 0.001 % are considered as large.

Malta has one university, with 1,000 students, including 650 international students from 77

countries. Almost 3,000 students graduate in various disciplines annually.

S3 Vision for Malta

Malta’s vision was and still is to place R&I at the heart of the Maltese economy in order to

spur knowledge-driven and value-added growth and to sustain improvements in the overall

quality of life.

S3 Priorities for Malta

Description Capabilities Target Markets EU Priorities

Tourism

marketing

1.Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1.Tourism, restaurants and

recreation

1. Cultural and creative

industries

2. Support to link cultural

and creative industries

with traditional industries

Maritime

Services 1. Services

1. Transporting and storage

2. Water transport and

related services

1. Service innovation

Aviation and

aerospace

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Motor vehicles

and other transport

equipments


2. Air transport and related

services

In the S3 process tentative priorities were identified: Tourism marketing and digitization of

heritage, Maritime Services cluster , Aerospace cluster , Health-related initiative, Resource

efficient buildings, Modernisation platform for high value added manufacturing (horizontal

cluster)

Creative space and supporting measures, ICT and Climate change adaptation.

FRANCE

4. CORSE

Description of the region Corse

Corse has a land area of 8,679.8 km2, population of 316,578 and the main capital Ajaccio.

Regional GDP is 7,703 and presents 0.40 % of the national GDP. The unemployment rate in

region is 4,8% high.

S3 Priorities for region Corse


ICT

1.Information and

communication technologies

(ICT)

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Digital Agenda

Tourism 1. Tourism, restaurants and

recreation

1. Tourism,

restaurants and

recreation

1.Specific local policy

priorities

Aeronautics&

materials

1. Manufacturing and

industry

2. Motor vehicles and other

transport equipments

1. Transporting and

storage

2. Air transport and

related services

1.KETs

2.Advanced materials

Renewable

energy sources

& energy control

1. Energy production and

distribution

2. Power

generation/renewable

sources

1. Energy production

and distribution

2. Energy distribution

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Sustainable energy

and renewables

Promotion of

natural

resources

1. Agriculture, forestry and

fishing

1. Agriculture,

forestry and fishing

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Sustainable

agriculture

5. LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON

Description of the region Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the 27 regions of France. It comprises of five departments:

Herault (with a capital in Montpellier), Gard, Lozere, Pyrenees – Orientales and Aude. It

borders with other French regions of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Rhône-Alpes, Auvergne,

Midi-Pyrénées on the one side, and Spain, Andorra and the Mediterranean Sea on the other

side.

In terms of size and strength, Languedoc-Roussillon is an average economy, with a relatively

stable position in relation to other French regions. It boasts high levels of economic activity

with a big number of SMEs per one thousand populations. The majority of SMEs are in the

Agglomération Area. The economy of the region, both in terms of employment and value

created, has a service orientation.

The region’s major industries include electrical engineering, food and tourism industry. The

seaside location creates a number of economic opportunities for the region involving the use

of marine resources.

Languedoc-Roussillon hosts five public universities. It has a strong public research in health

& biotech, agronomy and energy (nuclear, solar). Tourism contributes 15% of GNP mostly in

summer, while industry brings only 8% of local GNP.

Languedoc-Roussillon has a weak economy and the highest unemployment rate in France

(12,7%).Demographic situation is challenging as its population increases at an accelerating

rate. The region belongs to 2 or 3 poorest regions in France. GDP per capita amounts to €

16 102 , whereas the country average is €34 000.

There are about 127 000 businesses operating, most numerous groups coming from sectors

like: services (61100), trade and repairs of automobile vehicles (36 300), construction (17

800) and industry (12 200). Micro and small enterprises represented about 97% of the overall

number and mid-size and large enterprises about 3% and less than 0.9%, respectively.

Among small enterprises, trade and vehicle repairs category was the most numerous,

whereas among large enterprises manufacturing was at the lead.

Region is strongly oriented towards innovation and targeted towards industrial opportunities,

strong and promising sectors.

With a location at the heart of Southern Europe, Languedoc-Roussillon has a gateway to the

Mediterranean markets. It has an access to over 260 million consumers and has dense,

efficient and interconnected transport infrastructures.

Vision of the region Languedoc-Roussillon

- high research activity and to move towards economic transformation

- from attractive demographics to economic attractiveness (territory adapted to

the new economy)

6. PROVENCE ALPES COTE D’AZUR

Description of the region Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur

Provence Alpes Cote d´Azur has a land area of 31,399.6 km2, population of 4,9 million and

the main capital Marseille. Regional GDP is 138,800 and presents 7,16 % of the national

GDP. The unemployment rate in region is 10.3% high.

S3 Priorities of the region Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur


Risks, security

and safety

1. Public administration,

security and defence


justice, judicial, public

order, fire service and

safety acitvities




justice, judicial, public

order, fire service and

safety acitvities

1. Public health and

security

Healthy food

1. Human health and

social work activities

2. Human health activities

(medical services)


industry

2. Food, beverage and

tobacco products


security

2. Food security

and safety

Tourism

Culture

industries digital

contents

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Tourism, restaurants

and recreation

1. Cultural and

creative industries

2. Development of

regional cultural

and creative

industries

Energy

transition and

sustainable

buildings

1. Construction

2. Specialised

construction activities

1. Construction

2. Specialised


1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Sustainable

energy and

renewables

Mobility and

logistics

1. Transporting and

storage

2. Warehousing and

1. Transporting and

storage

2. Warehousing and

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Smart green and

support activities for

transportation (logistics

storage)

support activities for

transportation (logistics

storage)

integrated transport

systems

7. RHONE ALPES

Description of the region Rhone Alpes

Region Rhone Alpes has nearly 6,2 million inhabitants and is considered as the 6th largest

Region in Europe. It has a strong demographic dynamic and a large and diversified territory

of 45 000 sq km.

It composes of 2 main ecosystems: the Alps and the Rhône river. Region has a central

location in Europe – at the crossroads of major transportation roads and rails. There are 3

major cities in the region: Lyon, Grenoble and Saint-Etienne.

Rohne Alpes is considered as the 2nd largest region in France and 7th biggest in Europe in

terms of creation of economic wealth (GDP being 187.4 billion €).

It is also a leading region in France in terms of salaried jobs and self employment. 1,7 million

salaried jobs are in the private sector and 500 000 in the public sector. It is also considered

as one of France most enterprising region with 33 000 businesses/year and it ranks 2nd

place in France in terms of exports and imports.It is also a major centre for higher education

and research and the 2nd region in France in terms of R&D intensity. The region has more

than 230,000 students, 9 universities and 40 ‘grandes écoles’, 15 French and European

research centres, 650 laboratories, 38 500 scientists in businesses and public research

institutions.

Also the development of the tertiary sector is present in the region – with more than one

employee out of two working in the service sector. There is a wide diversity of activities, in

particular the industrial activities with high added value. Industrial production represents 29.9

billions€ of AV, 426 000 jobs (20% of total employment) and 30 000 businesses. Rohne

Alpes is the leading French region for industrial subcontracting. It has 13% of French

innovative companies and an important role of “Social economy” - 10% of salaried jobs in

Rhône-Alpes.

Predominant sectors of High-Tech industries in Rhône-Alpes are from the fields of

Environmental technologies, life sciences, sports and mountains industries, digital industries,

cultural and creative industries, industrial sub-contracting and micro and nanotechnologies.

S3 Vision for the region Rhône-Alpes

Better innovation and smart specialisation, to improve our companies’ competitiveness,

create jobs and insure sustainable and balanced development of the territory.

S3 Priorities for the region Rhône-Alpes


Personalized

healthcare for

infectious & chronic

diseases

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

1. Human health and



security


well-being

Eco-efficient factory

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

1. Water supply,

sewerage, waste

management and

remediation activities

2. Water collection,

treatment and supply

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Eco-innovations

Smart grids &

energy storage


and distribution


distribution

1. Digital Agenda

2. Cleaner

environment and

efficient energy

networks (e.g. smart

grids)

Smart & energy-

efficient buildings 1. Construction 1. Construction

1. KETs

2. Advanced materials

Digital technologies

& user-friendly

systems

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Computer,

electronic and optical

products

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Digital Agenda

2. ICT trust, cyber

security and network

security

ITALY

8. ABRUZZO

Description of the region Abruzzo

Abruzzo has a land area of 10,762.7 km2, population of 1,344,932 and the main capital

L'Aquila. Regional GDP is 28,696 and presents 1.85 % of the national GDP. The

unemployment rate in region is 8.5% high.

Over the past decades the regional GDP has grown at a constant steady rate, making

Abruzzo one of the fastest growing regions in the country. The region has one of the highest

productivity rates in Italy and its economic structure is largely based on SMEs.Abruzzo is

together with Puglia the most industrialised region in southern Italy (31.4% of employment,

vs. 26.4%). Abruzzo in fact enjoys industrialisation rates that are in line with the National

rates and above the EU average (28%). The regional employment rate was affected by the

global financial crisis started in 2008 and by the earthquake that hit the city of L’Aquila in

2009. Manufacturing activities are concentrated in few sectors: manufacture of textile

products (15% of employment in manufacturing) food products (10%), basic metals and

fabricated metal products (13%).

The share of employment in the manufacturing of textile products is much higher than in the

rest of the country (6%). The greatest geographical concentrations of industrial enterprises is

found in the province of Teramo, which enjoys one of the highest industrialisation rates in the

country. The creation of two very important motorways Roma-Teramo and Roma-Pescara

offered new opportunities for investments in the area.

Research, Development and Innovation in region Abruzzo

The Abruzzo regional innovation system is relatively developed. Abruzzo has three

universities and several public and private research institutes (Mario Negri Sud, Polo

Telespazio, Laboratorio di Fisica Nucleare del Gran Sasso, INFN, Osservatorio di Astrofisica,

Istituto Zooprofilattico di Teramo, etc.). Despite some recent progresses in terms of

innovation capacity and increasing awareness about innovation issues in regional policy-

making, Abruzzo innovative performance remains modest.

Governance in the region Abruzzo

Italian regional authorities play a major role in designing and implementing innovation policy.

After the reform of the Constitutional Law (in 2001) Italy implemented a bottom-up approach

in lawmaking, implying that the national government has exclusive legislative power only in

few specific areas of national interest (foreign policy, immigration, defense, monetary policy,

customs, citizenship, etc.). Regions are responsible for policy making in the area of scientific

and technological research and support to innovation for industrial sectors but have to

observe some fundamental principles set by national law. Regional innovation policy is

designed and delivered by regional government bodies, with the consultation of local

stakeholders (local administrations, industry associations, research institutions, etc.). Italian

regional governments have great autonomy in designing innovation policy but this autonomy

is not yet matched by an adequate autonomy in terms of fund raising and financing of policy

initiatives.

Policy in the region Abruzzo

Over the last decade the regional administration has shown increasing awareness about

innovation and research policy. However, in the case of Abruzzo regional authorities have

lately not been particularly active in the area of innovation and research. In the 2008 regional

government fell over some allegations. Also, the regional budget deficit surged in the last few

years. In the 2009 a violent earthquake hit the city of l’Aquila killing over 300 people and

destroying the city. The reconstruction of l’Aquila has become the top priority for the regional

administration.

The biggest step towards the implementation of an innovation strategy has been the recent

creation of eight innovation poles that cluster SMEs, large firms and research institutions

along the principal regional value chains.

9. BASILICATA

Description of the region Basilicata

Basilicata or Lucania is a region in the south of Italy, bordering on Campania to the west,

Apulia (Puglia) to the north and east, and Calabria to the south. The region covers 9,995 km2

(3,859.1 sq mi) and has a population of less than 600,000 inhabitants. The regional capital is

Potenza. The region is divided into two provinces: Potenza and Matera. Regional GDP is

10,479 and represents 0.67% of the national GDP. The unemployment is 12% high.

Research, Development and Innovation in Basilicata

All Italian southern regions (with the exception of Campania) are characterized by a lower

R&D expenditure than EU average. Their R&D intensity is also lower than many of the “New

Member States” such as Estonia, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovenia. The situation of

human capital is even worse: in Italy there are now less than 3 researchers per thousand

active workers.

The percentage of micro enterprises in Basilicata (the majority of these has no more than

one employee) is dominant, higher than the national and southern average, while the

percentage of larger firms (between 10 and 19 employees) is slightly below the national

average. The widespread undersizing is linked to traditional and family-owned business

models, and under capitalization which hinders their capacity to support innovative

processes and/or dimensional growth.

The system of regional research is characterised by the strong weight of public assistance

both in financial terms (the public sector finances about 67% of overall research projects)

and in terms of human resources. The low intensity of investment in R&D is reflected in a

very limited patenting activity.

Governance in the region Basilicata

The 2001 constitutional reform gave Italian regions full autonomy in RTDI policy, as well as in

other policy areas. As a consequence of this reform and of the Lisbon Strategy introduction,

RTDI gained a central role in regional policy. The main operational instruments to ensure

vertical co-ordination between regional and national authorities are Framework Programme

Agreements signed between the Regional Administration, the Ministry of Economy and

Finance and the Ministry of University and Research to identify regional priorities.

The Regional Administration has a leading role in developing RTDI policies and in

stimulating, private investment in research, together with universities and research centres.

The Regional Strategy for Research, Innovation and Information Society is the main RTDI

policy document; it identifies priorities, strategic objectives and the fields of intervention as

well as general evaluation criteria and the available budget. This document is the result of a

previous stage of consultations with the main regional stakeholders.

Policy in the region Basilicata

One of the main regional objectives is the improvement of relations between research supply

and manufacturing sector: this means strengthening and qualifying the demand for industrial

research and experimental development, especially from micro-enterprises and SMEs

operating in strategic regional sectors.

The Basilicata region plans to build integrated technology platforms (e.g.: technology

clusters, science parks, innovation centres, etc.) with the direct involvement of the regional

production system and scientific excellences. These initiatives have the objective of

increasing regional competitiveness and internationalization level. The construction of a

functioning “R&D supply chain” aims at enhancing synergies and inter-linkages between

regional stakeholders: support is addressed to experimental research, technology transfer

and high level training.

S3 Priorities for region Basilicata


Cultural tourism 1. Creative, cultural arts

and entertainment

1. Tourism,

restaurants and

recreation

1. Cultural and

creative industries

Energy 1. Energy production

and distribution

1. Energy

production and

distribution

2. Energy

distribution

1. Sustainable

innovation

Earth observation

(monitoring of soil

erosion etc.)

1. Services

2. Scientific research

and development

1. Services

2. Other

professional,

scientific and

technical activities

1. Sustainable

innovation

Transport (connecting

remote places)

1. Transporting and

storage

1. Transporting and

storage

1. Specific local policy

priorities

Agro-biotechnology 1. Agriculture, forestry

and fishing

1. Manufacturing

and industry

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology

Energy grids

(exchange between

private producers in

remote areas)


and distribution

2. Power


sources

1. Energy

production and

distribution

2. Energy

distribution

1. Sustainable

innovation


and renewables

Health & social

services (PPPs)

1. Human health and

social work activities 1. Services

1. Social innovation


with regard to health,

well-being and elder

care

10. CALABRIA

Description of the region Calabria

Calabria is a southern Italian region. It is bounded to the north by the region of Basilicata, to

the south-west by the region of Sicily, to the west by the Tyrrhenian Sea, and to the east by

the Ionian Sea. The region covers 15,080 km2 and has a population of 2 millions. The

regional capital is Catanzaro. Regional GDP is 33,017 and represents 2,13 % of the National

GDP. Unemployment is 12.7 % high.

Economic profile of the region Calabria

Calabria is characterized by a weak industry whose role is marginal. The region is strongly

dependent on public transfer and the public sector absorbs a relevant share of the

employment. The main areas of specialization include: agro-food, chemistry and steel

industry, textiles and wood. Crafts are important, tourism is relevant but the offered services

are not very competitive.

Since 2009, the crisis has affected the regional economy. The production in trade and other

services, manufacturing and construction activities declined sharply. The fiscal consolidation

measures taken at national and regional level have reduced the public resources available

for regional development and this produces negative impacts on disadvantaged territories

and social groups (e.g. women – Calabria has the highest Italian female unemployment rate:

>25%).

Research, Development and Innovation in the region Calabria

The regional innovation system is weak and characterised by low R&D investment. All

indicators show a very limited innovation capacity with respect to both Central-Northern and

Southern Italian regions.

The prevalence of micro and small enterprises operating in traditional sectors is the main

constraint to R&D investment. In general, local firms are characterised by a low innovation

culture and have a weak competitiveness on national and international markets. In addition,

the regional innovation system suffers from the fragmentation and weakness of the

organisations providing technology transfer and business services.

The largest share of expenditure is related to the public sector, and in particular to the three

regional universities which employ approximately 75% of total regional research staff. Other

relevant stakeholders are the regional institutes of the National Research Centre (CNR),

mainly located in the area of Cosenza, the public/private laboratories and the Technology

Districts funded by the Ministry of the Research.

11. CAMPANIA

Description of a region Campania

Campania is located in southern Italy. With a population of 5.8 millon people, Campania is

the second-most-populous and the most densely populated Italian region. The region covers

13,590.2 km2 and has a population of 5,834,845. The regional capital is Napoli. Regional

GDP is 94,553 and represents 6.09% of the National GDP. Unemployment is 15.5 % high.

In 2011 regional GDP per capita was the second-lowest in the country after Calabria and

R&D investment was lower than in other Italian regions. Innovation performance is at present

relatively moderate.

Economic profile of the region Campania

The fragile regional economy in Campania has been affected greatly by the recent economic

crisis. The unemployment was the highest in Italy and well above the national average.

Gender inequalities are also very high with respect to the rest of Italy and Europe.

The industrialization rate is low (24% vs. 31% in Italy and 28% in the EU). The share of

employment in agriculture is higher than in the rest of the country (7% vs. 5%). The regional

industry specializations are the agro-food industry and the manufacturing of metal products.

Campania mainly produces fruit and vegetables (especially nuts and tomatoes), but has also

expanded its production of flowers grown in greenhouse and dairy products.

Campania is underindustrialised with respect to the rest of the country. Also employment in

high tech industries and knowledge-intensive services is lower than the Italian average (3.1%

vs. 4.1%).

Governance in the region Campania

Reform of the Constitutional Law Italy implemented a bottom-up approach in lawmaking,

implying that the national government has exclusive legislative power only in few specific

areas of national interest (foreign policy, immigration, defense, monetary policy, customs,

citizenship, etc.). This reform increased multi-level governance and regional administrations

are now responsible for policy making in the area of scientific and technological research and

support to innovation for industrial sectors but have to observe some fundamental principles

set by national law.

Regional innovation policy is designed and delivered by regional government bodies, with the

consultation of local stakeholders (local administrations, industry associations, research

institutions, etc.). Regional policy especially in convergence regions is substantially

dependent on EU funding.

In Southern Italian regions like Campania the share of resources dedicated to support to

innovation and R&D is lower than the national average and there is a greater focus on the

consolidation and development of the industrial system. In 2012 the regional administration

created Campania In.Hub, the regional research and innovation network, with the aim to

promote partnerships between regional innovation actors.

Policy in the region Campania

The regional strategy aims to be demand driven and stimulate the local innovation culture,

creating an open innovation system based on a regional open research system.

The key points of the regional innovation strategy are:

- The integration of the regional research system in order to support the conversion of an

economic system prevalently based on traditional industries into a knowledge economy. In

the intention of the government, the regional system should be able to better interact with

local businesses and promote technology transfer;

- Support the tertiarisation of the industrial system, stimulating the growth of industrial R&D

services;

- Improve human capital employed in R&D services;

- Reconsider the role of “Centri di Competenza”, after the evaluation of their interaction with

SMEs, turning those centre that are not able to collaborate with businesses into support

centres;

Following the example of other Italian regions, in 2012 the regional administration promoted

the creation of Campania In.Hub, the regional research and innovation network coordinated

by the regional innovation agency Campania Innovazione.

12. EMILIA-ROMAGNA

Description of the region Emilia-Romagna

Emilia–Romagna is a region located in Northern Italy with about 4.3 million inhabitants. It has

a land area of 22,445.5 km2and the main capital Bologna. Regional GDP is 136,721 and

presents 8.80 % of the national GDP. The unemployment rate in region is 5.3% high.

Emilia-Romagna today is one of the most developed regions in Europe. Over the last decade

the regional administration has been very active in reshaping regional innovation governance

and in developing initiatives in the area of research and innovation.

Economic profile of the region Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna is a leading region in Europe in terms of entrepreneurship and economic

dynamism. Regional GDP is one of the highest in Italy and in Europe and the unemployment

rate is low with respect to the national average. However, in 2008 and 2009 Emilia-Romagna

economy was deeply affected by the global economic crisis and in the 2009 regional GDP

fell by 5.7%.

There are 387,000 enterprises located in the region (4.480m in Italy). Like in the rest of the

country, the majority of enterprises has less than ten employees (94.2%), but in Emilia-

Romagna the distribution of economic activities is much more concentrated towards

industrial sectors than in services and agriculture (27.6% vs. 10.9% in Italy). Employment in

industry is 35% and 42% of regional industrial activities are manufacturing activities,

prevalently concentrated in low-tech sectors. The main regional manufacturing industries are:

metal products, machinery and electrical and electronic equipment (which all together

account for 43% of manufacturing activities), textiles and garments (15%) and the food

industry (13%). Regional manufacturing activities are geographically concentrated in several

industrial districts (twelve in total). The region is generally considered to offer a favourable

environment for businesses: it is a good example of successful institutional public-private

sector cooperation involving political, social and economic actors. The regional system relies

on intensive and complex networks involving private business, government agencies and

including research institutions.

Research, Development and Innovation of the region Emilia-Romagna

Despite the higher innovation activity that in the rest of the country, employment in high-tech

industries and knowledge-intensive services is lower than the Italian average (3.9% vs.

4.1%) mostly because of the regional industry specialisation in low-tech sectors.

Policy

Emilia-Romagna is considered as a good example of successful institutional public-private

sector cooperation involving political, social and economic actors. The regional system relies

on intensive and complex networking involving private business and government networks,

including research institutions.

The High Technology Network in Emilia Romagna allowed the creation of fourteen industrial

research laboratories and eight innovation centres operating in six different thematic areas:

advanced mechanics; environment, sustainable development and energy; agro-food

industry; building and construction; life sciences and health; organisational innovation. Each

lab is a network in itself that involves research institutes, university departments, companies,

public administrations etc.

S3 Priorities of the region Emilia-Romagna


Agricultural &

food production

1. Agriculture,


2. Crop and animal

production, hunting

and related service

activities


industry


tobacco products

Construction 1. Construction 1. Construction

Creative sectors

& new

technologies

1. Creative, cultural

arts and

entertainment

2. Creative, arts and

entertainment

activities

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

2. Motion picture, video

and television

programme production,

sound recording and

music publishing

activities


industries

Creative sectors


arts and

entertainment


entertainment

activities

1. Creative, cultural arts

and entertainment


entertainment activities


industries

Health & well

being

1. Human health and


1. Human health and



security

2. Public health and well-

being

Mechatronics

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Computer,

electronic and optical

products

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Machinery and

equipment n.e.c.

1. KETs

2. Advanced manufacturing

systems

Energy efficient

buildings

1. Construction

2. Construction of

buildings

1. Construction

2. Construction of

buildings

1. Sustainable innovation

2. Sustainable energy and

renewables

13. FRIULI – VENEZIA GIULIA

Description of the region Friuli – Venezia Giulia

Friuli – Venezia Giulia region has a land area of 7,858.4 km2 and the main capital Trieste. It

has population of 1,236,103 inhabitants. Regional GDP is 36,055 and presents 2.32 % of the

national GDP. The unemployment rate in region is 5.2 % high.

14. LAZIO

Description of the region Lazio

Lazio is a region of central Italy, bordered by Tuscany, Umbria, and Marche to the north,

Abruzzo and Molise to the east, Campania to the south, and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west.

The region comprises a land area of 17,208 km2 and has a population of 5,774,954. The

regional capital is of Rome, also capital of Italy. Regional GDP is 169,198 and represents

10,89 % of national GDP. Unemployment is 8.9 % high.

The regional innovation system is strong especially as regards the public components:

universities, national research institutes, government. The main weakeness is the relatively

low level of private R&D investments.

Economic profile of the region Lazio

Lazio is the administrative centre of Italy and is characterised by an oversized public sector

(26% of gross value added). The business sector is less important than in most of the other

central and northern Italian regions and is very much oriented towards services. The growth

in services, especially the financial sector, and the good results of the high-tech industries in

which the region is strong (e.g. aerospace, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, biosciences and

ICT) are at the origin of a very good economic growth performance until the international

crisis has hit.

The regional economy has been affected by the world recession from 2008 onwards.

Labour productivity is higher than Italian average (and growing) but lower than in the EU. The

employment rate is higher than national average and increasing even though still below

European level. Unemployment rate increased considerably in recent years.

Research, Development and Innovation in the region Lazio

Lazio is one of the most dynamic Italian regions in research and innovation, as well as in

education and training. The main feature of Lazio innovation system is the extremely high

public share of total RTDI expenditure. In Lazio, there are over 40 public research

organisations and four Centres of Excellence, such as the National Research Council (with

more than 50 departments), ENEA - Institute for Energy, the National Institute for Nuclear

Physics and the National Institute of Health.

Private R&D expenditure relative to GDP is weak (0.5% in 2011), below the Italian average

and far from other Northern Italian regions. It is concentrated in manufacturing, especially in

electronics, chemical, pharmaceutical and biomedical, where share of knowledge workers in

Lazio is the highest in Italy.

In relation to the RDTI output, Lazio performs well if we look at the capacity to access

European funding. Patenting activity is weaker than European average.

15. LIGURIA

Description of the region Liguria

Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. Its

capital is Genova. It is a popular region with tourists, has an area of 5,420 km2 (2,092.7 sq

mi) and a population of about 1.6 million inhabitants.

Economic profile Liguria

Liguria is specialised in the service sector (nearly 78% of total enterprises). Tourism related

services are particularly developed. The traditional production specialisations that

characterize the majority of Northern and Central Italian regions (e.g. Made in Italy) are less

present while there is a significant share of medium firms and SMEs working in specific

sectors such as ship-building.

The financial and economic crisis has strongly hit the region since 2008, causing a

deterioration in economic performance, investment propensity, employment opportunities

and prospects. The crisis affected especially firms and sectors which are less export

oriented. At the same time the fiscal consolidation measures taken at national and regional

level have reduced the public resources available for regional development and this

produces negative impacts on disadvantaged territories and social groups (e.g. youths).

Research, Development and Innovation in region Ligura

The main critical concerns, as regards Liguria innovation system, include: the low weight of

employment in high technology sectors, the quite low level of lifelong learning, and the

general scarce innovation capacity of enterprises. However, there are important and well

known RTDI players operating in specific fields such as the Italian Institute of Technology,

the CBA “Advanced Biotechnology Centre” for biomedical research.

EPO Patents application in Liguria region is on average 91.56. The share of knowledge

workers (in relation to the economically active population) is 13.9%.

16. LOMBARDIA

Description of the region Lombardia

Region Lombardia has a land area of 23,862.8 km2 and a population of 9,992,548

inhabitants. It is considered as the forth most populated region of Europe. The capital of the

region is Milano. Regional GDP is 330,997 and it represents 21,31 % of national GDP. It is

considered as the fifth GDP among the European regions, the Lombardy region contributing

2.71% of the entire European Community GDP. The unemployment in the region is 5,8.%

high.

Economic profile of the region Lombardia

Lombardy’s production system is still one of the most developed in Italy and in Europe: at the

end of 2012 more than 820,000 enterprises were active (approx. 8.3 enterprises every 100

inhabitants) of which more than 99% were small and medium-sized enterprises. The

Lombard agro-industrial sector is the most important at the national level

Despite the growth of the service sector that has concerned all the advanced economies,

Lombardy’s industrial sector remains stronger than the rest of the country. Specifically,

Lombardy’s manufacturing industry, is the leading sector by amount of businesses and fourth

by workforce at a European level (Eurostat, 2010).

Lombardy is also at the centre of important travel flows (three European corridors), it has

significant mobility figures, in particular regarding goods, of almost 300 million tons equal to

19% of the national total quantity.

Lombardy is well equipped both from the point of view of airport infrastructures – Malpensa is

the first Italian airport as far as the transport of goods is concerned accounting for almost

50% of the Italian market (Assoaeroporti)– and of the articulated railway and motorway,

freeway and ring road systems.

Research, Development and Innovation in the region Lombary

Lombardy’s knowledge-based system is extremely articulated, it is characterized by the

specialisation in various technical and scientific disciplines and includes skills and research

groups of international ranking. The 12 academic institutions (6 public universities, 1 School

of Engineering, 5 private universities) and a university school for advanced studies (IUSS -

Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori of Pavia) play an important role in producing

graduates who represent a fundamental vehicle for transferring knowledge to the production

world.

Universities offer a strong tendency towards science: engineering courses (20.2%),

mathematics, physics and natural sciences (14.9%) and medicine (11.9%) represent almost

50% of the total offer (CNVSU - National Committee for the Evaluation of the University

System).

Together with the academic institutions, there are a variety of top-ranking public and private

research centres. Lombardy boasts, in fact, a high concentration, with 12 Institutes of the

CNR - National Research Council (out of a national total of 110), 21 local Organizational

Support Units (OSU) of the CNR (CNR, 2012) and 17 Institutes for Treatment and Research

(out of a national total of 42), finishing off with the only European Joint Research Centre

(JRC) located in Italy, at Ispra/Varese.

Lombardy is also characterized by an articulated research system active in various scientific

areas such as: Health, Energy and Environment, Advanced Manufacturing, Food and ICT.

Priorities in the region Lombardy

Regione Lombardia, in keeping with the policies implemented over the years, characterized

by balanced top-down and bottom-up decisions, has identified, after a period of

rationalization, 7 Specialisation Areas, that represent a new radically vision. The

Specialisation Areas include and well represent a consistent part of the economic and

scientific actors situated in the territory, and contribute to increase their leadership in the

respective theme.

The Specialisation Areas identified so far are as follows: Aerospace, Agri-food, Green

industry Creative and cultural industries, Health industries, Advanced manufacturing and

Sustainable mobility.

17. MARCHE

Description of a region Marche

The Marche region extends over an area of 9 694 squared kilometres, in a strategic position

in the Balkan-Mediterranean area. Hills cover 68.8% of its territory, while the remaining

31.2% is mountainous. The region has five provinces (Ancona, Pesaro-Urbino, Macerata,

Ascoli Piceno and Fermo, recently created), 1 569 578 inhabitants and 239 Municipalities.

Almost all these municipalities are very small: only 15 of them have more than 20 000

inhabitants, with a rate of urbanization (45%) lower than in other regions of Central Italy

(64.4%), and lower than the national average (51.9%).

Economic profile of the region Marche

In Marche there are small or very small businesses usually that are labour intensive rather

than capital intensive (Formentini, 2004). Moreover, regional production is negatively

affected by poor infrastructure, with the exception of road and rail networks, better than the

national average but poorer than the average in Central Italy. As to social, cultural, leisure,

healthcare and education facilities, the Marche is in line with the national and North-East

average, whereas it is at a lower level than Central Italy.

In respect of family welfare, Marche has higher values than the national average, both in

terms of income and consumption, but lower than Central and North-East Italy. On the other

hand, Marche has a good bank liabilities-posts ratio, as well as a good proportion of protests

to population. These data show, from an anthropologic point of view, how sober Marche

inhabitants are and why Marche’s entrepreneurs are reluctant to get overly indebted.

Furthermore, Marche is the region with the highest number of productive businesses.

Research, Development and Innovation in the region Marche

There are four universities in the Marche region. Polytechnic University of the Marche is one

of the best applied-science universities in Italy, it counts approximately 14 000 students (28%

of whom from the region), five faculties, and 18 departments. The Polytechnic University has

signed agreements with other EU and extra-EU universities to strengthen academic

relationships and favour the mobility of professors, students, and administrative personnel.

University of Urbino “Carlo Bo” is an example of Italian city-campus, it boasts 16 000

students (33% of whom are from the Marche), 10 faculties, 6 departments, 20 postgraduate

courses, nearly 70 research institutes, 6 laboratories, and one technology transfer office.

University of Camerino has over 8 000 students (17% from the Marche), 5 faculties, 12

departments, and 5 specialisation schools. University of Macerata: Among the oldest of

Europe, this university counts over 11 000 students (22% from the Marche), 7 faculties, 13

departments, 9 institutes, 4 schools of specialisation, and a Higher Studies Institute. As with

other universities in the region, Macerata is also actively embedded in a network of

international relationships with EU and non-EU universities.

In spite of the high number of degrees in the Marche (after Liguria, Umbria, Lazio, Emilia

Romagna and Lombardy for number of graduates resident in the region in the respect to the

population), the regional economy manages to keep fewer graduates than the national

average (83.1% against 85.9%) (Favaretto-Zanfrei, 2007). Marche’s knowledge system is

also carried out by the technological research centres, which support businesses in the

research and transfer of technology, applied to production. They, thus, foster innovation and

internationalisation processes and supply services to businesses. Cosmob is a technological

transfer centre in the sector of wood furniture, whose seat is in the province of Pesaro

Urbino. Meccano is technological transfer centre for the mechanic sector, in the province of

Ancona. Asteriais a technology transfer centres in the agro-foodstuffs industry, in the

province of Ascoli Piceno. In addition to these three technology centres, another centre of

relevance in the Marche region is Tecno Marche, a scientific and technological park

supported both by public and by private funds (the latter are the majority,56.43%). Its fields of

research deal with “key enabling technologies”, for manufacturing and innovative sectors.

The Marche region does not carry out many research activities (the only exception is the

province of Ancona), especially if compared to neighbouring regions (see Favaretto-Zanfrei,

quote) and despite the fact that, in certain cases (such as the 5th Framework Programme for

SME) Italy had the highest number of financed projects. Furthermore, US Patent Office

(USPTO) data show that the number of patents owned by businesses of the Marche, but

whose inventors are not from this region, is really low. On the other hand, the number of

patents by inventors from this region, but owned by external businesses, is high (Favaretto-

Zanfrei, quote 170). Briefly, this shows that the Marche has competent human resources, but

not enough businesses or organisations are capable of using them at best.

The number of trademarks registered by Marche businesses is lower than the national

average and highlights the fact that the regional production is largely oriented towards

subcontracting. Although some brands of the Marche are well known worldwide, the

businesses of this region often seem not to invest enough in order to be recognised on the

market and to be more competitive.

S3 Vision of the region Marche

Evolution of the regional specialisations towards an Innovative Cluster structure to support

the upper quality traditional productive vocations. To develop new activities in high tech

and smart domains. In order to: exploit the related variety of the regional industrial system,

strenghten the regional competitiveness in global markets.

S3 Priorities for region Marche


Shoe industry


industry

2. Textiles, wearing

apparel and leather

and related products


industry


apparel and leather and

related products

Electrical home

appliances

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Electrical equipment


industry


1. Digital Agenda

Health & well-

being

1. Human health and



and recreation


security


well-being

Biotechnology

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Chemicals and

chemical products

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Basic pharmaceutical

products and

pharmaceutical

preparations

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology

New materials

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Other manufacturing


industry


1. KETs


Furniture 1. Manufacturing and 1. Manufacturing and 1. KETs

industry

2. Furniture

industry

2. Furniture

2. Advanced

manufacturing systems

Home

automation

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Construction

2. Civil engineering

1. Digital Agenda

2. Intelligent inter-

modal and sustainable

urban areas (e.g. smart

cities)

Measuring, Evaluting and Revising for the region Marche

For measuring set of context indicators, set of Performing indicator and set of result

indicators - economic / financial (quantitative counterfactual ) and intangible (linked to

behavior's changes) - have been indentified. There is an on going evaluation every 3 years

for updating the final context and the final evaluation (2020) that is quantitative

counterfactual. Revising is in mid term and final, and is performed through peer review with

other 4 regions and with stakeholders

18. MOLISE

Description of a region Molise

Molise is the second smallest region of southern Italy. The region covers 4,438 km2 (1,713.5

sq mi) and has a population of about 300,000. The regional innovation system is fragile and

characterised by low R&D investment. Both the public and private components are very

weak.

Economic profile in the region Molise

Molise is characterized by a thin fabric of SMEs and a few large enterprises located on the

coast.

The share of employment in industry (including construction) is approximately 30%. The

main areas of specialization include: automotive, mechanics, textiles and clothing, agro-food.

Crafts are important while tourism is not developed. The greatest share of employment is

absorbed by commerce and other services. Agricultural activities and sheep farming still

absorb 18% of labour force.

The crisis has strongly affected the regional economy with a greater impact on those sectors

already structurally weak. The fall in foreign demand has aggravated the difficulties of the

fashion industry that have spread to the entire regional production chain. Construction

activity has declined, the number of hours worked stood at the lower end of the last five

years. Even the service sector has suffered from economic difficulties. The fiscal

consolidation measures taken at national and regional level have reduced the public

resources available for regional development and this produces negative impacts on

disadvantaged territories and social groups (e.g. youths).

Unemployment rate increased considerably in recent years; from 8.1% in 2007 to 12% in

2012.

Research, Development and Innovation in the region Moliese

The regional innovation system is weak and characterised by low R&D investment. All

indicators show a very limited innovation capacity with respect to both North-Central and

Southern Italian regions.

R&D expenditure is almost entirely public as the share of business espenditure is negligible,

one of the lowest in Italy. The data show the weak competitiveness and fragmentation of

local industry. The innovation system is also affected by the lack of collaboration between

public research and business, as well as by the weaknesses of local organisations providing

technology transfer and business services.

The inadequacy of regional infrastructure (poorly developed broadband network and logistic

facilities which contribute to the isolation of mountain and rural areas) and the low level of

ICT diffusion are other constraining factors that hinder the development of an innovation

friendly environment.

Policy in the region Molise

The regional research policy is implemented primarily through the EU Structural Funds.

The regional innovation policy is most strongly focused on the following two priorities:

Support creation and growth of innovative enterprises and Support innovation networks

(clusters).

The regional initiatives promote an approach based on the concentration of resources and

initiatives on specific geographical areas and sectors rather than on a widespread system of

business incentives. The main goal is to reinforce the scientific areas and the local supply

chain that are more strategic in order to: create a critical mass able to be competitive in

international markets, generate spillovers in other regional sectors and support the regional

economy and employment.

19. UMBRIA

Description of the region Umbria

Umbria is a region of central Italy. It is bordered by Tuscany to the west, the Marche to the

east and Lazio to the south. Its capital is Perugia. It has an area of 8,456 km2 and about

900,000 inhabitants. It is the only Italian region having neither coastline nor common border

with other countries. The regional innovation system is characterised by some strengths such

as human capital, important universities, presence of providers of innovative services (e.g.

venture capital) but also by critival issues such as the very low level of private R&D

investments.

Economic profile of the region Umbria

Umbria is characterized by a combination of large enterprises and clusters of SMEs. The

distribution of employment by sector shows a greater concentration on services and less in

industry and in the construction sector. The main regional industrial specialisations include:

production of steel and machineries in the area of Terni; textiles, leather and clothing in

Perugia and Tiber area; agro-food and crafts. Tourism also plays an important role.

The performance of the Umbrian economy already negative in 2008, worsened in the first

part of.

Per capita GDP was equal to € 21,088 in 2012, the lowest level in north-central Italy.

The lower demand has prompted companies to limit significantly the level of production,

reducing labour input. Unemployment rate increased considerably in recent years; from 4.8%

in 2008 to 9.8% in 2012.

Research, Development and Innovation in the region Umbria

The regional innovation systems of Umbria is characterised by some strengths such as: a

share of graduates in scientific and technological disciplines above the national average, a

high level of public RTDI expenditure and relevant investment in high-tech venture capital.

Umbria hosts four poles of excellence operating in the following sectors: Energy; Genomics,

Genetics and Biology; Advanced Mechanics and Mechatronics; Advanced Materials, Micro

and Nano Technology. These clusters consist of a wide network of small and large

enterprises which collaborates with the main public research bodies located in Umbria (such

as the University of Perugia, the National Institute of Nuclear Physic –INFN, the Institute on

Advanced Materials of Terni).

At the same time, there are considerable weaknesses in relation to RTDI inputs. In 2011, the

total R&D expenditure was lower than the Italian average. The business R&D expenditure on

GDP was only 0.3% in 2011, significantly lower than the more advanced Italian regions,

while the public R&D expenditure as percentage of GDP was 0.7%. Some critical issues

which explain the limited RTDI investment propensity of firms include: a low capacity of

transferring public research to local industry, a large share of micro and small enterprises

operating in the traditional sectors, while the share of employees in high-tech manufacturing

and service sectors is particularly low.

The share of firms which introduced product or process innovation was 24.1% in 2010 (last

available year), lower than the Italian average which was 31.5%. There was a dicrease since

2008 when the innovative firms were 26.9% of the total.

S3 Priorities in the region Umbria


Green

chemistry


industry

2. Chemicals and

chemical products

1. Manufacturing and industry

2. Rubber and plastic products 1. Sustainable innovation

Aerospace 1. Manufacturing and

industry


2. Air transport and related

services


priorities

Agro-food

(genomics)

1. Agriculture, forestry

and fishing



tobacco products

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology

Solar energy 1. Manufacturing and

industry


distribution

2. Power

generation/renewable sources



and renewables

Governance in the region Umbria

The Regional Government has adopted an innovative governance approach to define the

future regional strategy (Umbria 2015: a new alliance for the development). This approach

aims to define and share the strategic choices with all the institutional, economic, social and

cultural regional stakeholders. There is also a thematic board on “Economic Development,

Knowledge and Green Economy” which deals with issues related to business development

and innovation

Policy in the region Umbria

The regional innovation policy is mainly implemented through the ERDF ROP. The main

measures to support RTDI aim to spread the "innovation culture" in businesses in order to

enhance their competitiveness at national and international level and overcome the main

structural and social constraints which hamper RTDI efforts. One of the most relevant

priorities is the creation of all the conditions to exploit in the industry the public research

results and the widespread regional availability of high-qualified human resources.

The main principles guiding the new regional policy are the integration of financial resources,

programmes and territorial assets. System actions, integrated projects and supply-chain

initiatives are designed for this purpose. In particular the regional innovation policy is most

strongly focused on the creation and development of regional Innovation Poles and on the

strengthening of RTDI networks, by promoting regional and trans-regional strategic

innovative projects in key scientific-technological areas (e.g. green economy). Measures for

supporting the creation / growth of innovative enterprises and their internationalization are

the other main priorities of RTDI regional policy.

20. PIEDMONT

Description of the region Piedmont

Piedmont is a region located in the heart of Europe and represents, for many regions of the

northern Alps, a natural link with the Mediterranean Sea and with the ports of the neighboring

Liguria region. Due to a highly developed regional transport system, which includes over

1,000 km of motorway, 2,000 km of railway and two international airports, Piedmont is easily

accessible and well-suited to play the role of key connecting hub within the scope of the

Trans-European Networks (TEN). Piedmont is one of the greatest Italian regions with a

surface area of 25,399 km², approximately 43% of which is mountainous.

The capacity to innovate and to progress in the research activities (RTD) are the region’s

strong points. Indeed Piedmont is the region in Italy who spends more in RTD and it exceeds

the national average which is around 1.1%. It is also well positioned even compared with

other European areas. Piedmont is also in first place in Italy concerning the percentage of

expenditure on innovation in the manufacturing sector.

Piedmont and its capital Turin have a long tradition of innovation and have high growth

potential for the future. Since the early Nineties indeed, Piedmont has been a centre for

avant-garde entrepreneurial practices on the domestic front and, over time, has won large

slices of the international market. FIAT, the leading Italian car manufacture and Olivetti,

which under the leadership of Adriano Olivetti developed the first electronic computer, are

two emblematic examples of that.

Piedmont, a region renowned for the size of its automotive industry, has in its path of

development, turned towards diversification with an increasing determination, investing more

and more in sectors linked to the knowledge economy. In addition to the automotive industry,

which also continues to be one of the region’s driving sectors, there are other strategic

sectors such as robotics, ICT, renewable energies, environmental technologies, design,

aerospace, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and health, logistics. Piedmont is one of the most

dynamic regions in the industrial field, but also in the business sector thanks to its big

entrepreneurial tradition and the strong exchanging relationships with neighboring regions. In

Piedmont there are over 468 thousands active companies, 4.3 million inhabitants and almost

two million employees, thanks to which it produces a Gross Domestic Product (GDP,

estimates for 2009) of over EUR 121 billion, which makes it one of the top regions in the

country.

There are two other fundamental factors which guarantee Piedmont high performances in

Research and Technological Development: the universities and the financial system. The

four Piedmont universities, three of which are state-owned and one privately-owned, initiated

feverish activities in terms of cooperation with the industrial sector and are able to conduct

research activities on behalf of the enterprise system, as well as they give to their students

the chance to attend excellent training courses and postgraduate paths.

Every year 20,000 students graduate in Piedmont universities. The financial and insurance

system is well represented in the region with Unicredit and Intesa San Paolo and there are

also numerous top venture capitals. The two main banking foundations (Compagnia di San

Paolo and Fondazione CRT) play an active role in the region’s economic development by

supporting important social, economic and cultural initiatives.

Over the last few years, Piedmont has also become a region with high touristic attraction

potential.

Research and technological development in Piedmont

Research is one of a region’s main innovation drivers. The latest available data (source:

Istituto nazionale di statistica) confirms that Piedmont, with 18,281 research workers and

expenditure as a percentage of GDP of 1.8 percentage points, is in second place out of all

the Italian regions. A large percentage of research spending in Italy – both public and private

– is concentrated in the centre and north of the country and Piedmont is one of the Italian

regions with the highest expenditure in Research and Development.

Other data confirm that Piedmont is the leading Italian region in R&D field:

- companies expenditure in R&D: 1.42% of GDP, on a national average of 0.65%

- number of workers in R&D: 6.2 per 1000 inhabitants, on a national average of 4.0

- number of patents registered: 137.6 patents per million inhabitants, on a national average

of 83.6

Piedmont can demonstrate its ability to express its know-how high-potential for research and

productive field thanks to a strengthened system of public institutions, universities, research

organisations (public, private and mixed), CNR research institutes, professional associations,

higher training centres, AFAM (Higher Artistic and Musical Training Institutes), private

foundations and a close network of enterprises.

Moreover in terms of policy structures encouraging and developing initiatives with a high

research- oriented products content, Piedmont has:

- 12 Regional Innovation Clusters, industrial policy tools to support the competitiveness of

SMEs.

- 6 Science and Technology Parks to pick up and collect the needs of companies in terms of

scientific research at a local level, and to facilitate the transfer of technology. They are

specialised in the following fields: environment, bio industry, energy, ICT, multimedia, food

farming.

- 3 technology Platforms operating in food farming, aerospace and biotechnologies sectors,

with the aim at financing programmes, industrial research big projects and pre-competitive

development projects of great strategic interest for the region.

- 6 business incubators, as initiatives of universities or research centres;

- a technology district in the ICT field (Torino Wireless Foundation) and a Promoting

Committee of the Aerospace District in Piedmont.

The new research strategy of the region Piedmont

The new strategy of Piedmont Region highlights the public authorities’ important role to

support innovation but also the need to renew and complete the portfolio of available tools.

In Piedmont there are already several Technological Platforms already operating in the

territory, such as the aerospace platform, for which consolidation and development measures

have been scheduled, and soon other platforms will join them to support the territory’s

manufacturing vocation.

The introduction of Innovative Public Procurement programmes – as instrument of economic

policy – could raise the quality and innovative nature of private offers compared to public

contracts for the supply of products and services and stimulate the innovative and

competitive capability of the entrepreneurial system in Piedmont. These measures may find

application in two areas: Green Public Procurement and Pre-commercial Public Procurement

of Innovation.

The promotion of Living Labs is important: they are research and experimentation centres set

up in real contexts that offer an opportunity for comparison, collaboration and growth for the

developers of technology/innovation and the related end users, is more experimental and

starts from two theoretical areas: Smart & Clean Technologies and Social Innovation.

Initiatives to support companies that intend to develop or acquire innovations in the field of

the energy efficiency of new buildings, to support new forms of technological and creative

enterprise and to support the realisation of a centre of competence in the field of energy-

environmental innovation.

The business network in Piedmont

The Piedmont and national entrepreneurial fabric has recently been enhanced by new

companies and new entrepreneurs. There are two main factors that have fostered the re-

launch of enterprise creation: simplification of the procedures required to launch new

enterprise activities and greater flexibility in the world of work. In Piedmont, however, just as

in Italy, the positive balance of enterprise creation is accompanied by the diminutive nature of

the companies created which are encountering significant difficulties when it comes to

growing within a global market context. To buck this trend and support those companies not

achieving sufficient critical mass to invest adequate resources in R&D or to plan effective

internationalisation strategies, there is a particularly ingrained process of aggregation in

industrial centres, a process supported by national policies on the subject of research and

innovation.

S3 Vision of the region Piedmont

Our vision of the future is to make tradition an innovative asset for the region

S3 Priorities for the region Piedmont


Aerospace

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Motor vehicles and

other transport


industry


other transport

equipments

1. KETs

2. Advanced

manufacturing

systems

equipments

Agrofood

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry


tobacco products


industry


tobacco products

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology

Cleantech

1. Water supply,

sewerage, waste

management and


1. Water supply,

sewerage, waste

management and


1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Eco-innovations

Smart

Communities



1. Public

administration, security

and defence

1. Digital Agenda



urban areas (e.g.

smart cities)

Mechatronic

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Machinery and

equipment n.e.c.


industry

2. Machinery and

equipment n.e.c.

1. KETs

2. Advanced

manufacturing

systems

Life Sciences

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry


products and

pharmaceutical

preparations

1. Human health and


1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology

Textile

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry


apparel and leather and

related products


industry


apparel and leather

and related products

1. KETs


Mobility

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Transporting and

storage

1. Digital Agenda



urban areas (e.g.

smart cities)

Implementation of S3 in the region Piedmont

Piedmont priorities are matching with the regional innovation cluster policy and map RIS3 will

be mainly implemented through European (ERDF), National (MIUR) and Regional funds

(Research Law). Relevant stakeholders and partners have been involved in the

implementation stage of RIS3 through thematic focus groups. The Research & Innovation

Department of the Region is the responsible body for the implementation.

Measuring the progress in the region Piedmont

Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms is suggested by the National Document “Methods

and objectives for an efficient use of the structural funds 2014-2020”. To measure success

we will define ad hoc evaluation reports on the impact of investments on the territory. We

foresee periodical reviews of the strategy, by launching reviews assessing intermediate

outcomes and results.

21. SICILY

Description of the region Sicily

Sicily is the largest Italian region, with a surface of 8,5% of the whole national territory. It is

the fourth most populated region in Italy, as its population, made of almost 5 million

residents, is 8,4% of the Italian one.

From the administrative point of view, its territory is divided into nine provinces and 390

municipalities. GDP per capita is in Sicily 71% of the EU average and the unemployment rate

is 14.4% . Youth unemployment is 42,8% high, while procentage of people being at the risk

of poverty is 41.3. A specific demographic challenge presents also the elderly population.

Sicily represents one of the most southern parts of Europe and has always been a natural

and commercial crossroad to connect Europe to the Mediterranean most southern areas.

In the most recent years, the Sicilian population has reached a broad balance in the natural

process of outgoing and incoming flows. Yet the Sicilian population ageing rate is presently

growing up faster than the national one and in 2009 for the first time in Sicily's history the

mortality rate became higher than the birth rate. According to demographic forecasts, in 2030

the Sicilian population will suffer a strong decrease and will be mostly composed of elderly

people.

In the next decades resident foreigners will then give Sicily an important contribution to

reduce the negative consequences of this progressive ageing process of the regional

population. The number of resident foreigners, who are now 2,8% of the total

population, will rise to about 6%.

Traditionally the Sicilian families, like the Italian ones, are very inclined to money saving,

having the property of their own house and running rarely into debt, and regional wealth

differences in terms of per-capita income are smaller if compared to other European

countries. However, in the last 5 years the crisis has increased social and geographical

disparities and reduced low social mobility.

The situation became worse after the crisis - the main material deprivation indicators grew

higher as well as poverty and social disparities, so that Sicily is now the poorest region in

Italy. Sicily appears to be locked into a recession even more severe than the national

average situation, exacerbated by the fragile local production structure.

Research, Development and Innovation in the region Sicily

There is a high-level of public expense in the field of research. University and research

bodies have distinctive competences, highly qualified human capital in the field of research,

but there is no particular evidence of performance in the matter of number of patents, spin-

off, etc.

There is a lack of proper governance of the regional research network and the lack of stable

interconnection between research demand and supply. Regional strategy for the innovation

has also too many thematic and priority sectors. Procedures and response time is not in line

with firms needs. But there is some positive effects of aids provided to SMEs in terms of

innovation of production system - despite an entrepreneurial fabric being highly fragmented

and characterized by low propensity to innovation and scarce ability of patenting in hi-tech

sectors. .

Potentialities of the technological districts are not fully exploited because of the weakness of

the regional strategy and because there is not enough sufficient physical capital and because

of uncertainty about financial resources. One of the difficulties in the region of Sicily is also

the funding for the enterprises.

The main research infrastructure in Sicily comprises of 4 Universities covering a wide range

of techological and non-technological areas, 7 echological districts (for agro industry, ship

building and nautical, nanotechnology and biotechogy, cultural heritage, Sea, new materials),

1 techological-scientific park and 3 business incubators. The Regional research centers have

mainly focused on agro industry.

The industry structures and entrepreneurial capabilities are is weak. There are not that many

examples of entrepreneurial process of discovery, but it is not completely absent.

Innovators have been identified as follows: SMEs - that are mainly in traditional sectors and

are not oriented to innovative processes. Most of the “innovative” ones look at innovation as

a “black box” (i.e. new machinery). There are only few large enterprises and innovative

companies that make R&I mainly by using their own financial resources. Over the time some

knowledge interfaces have been created – e.g. technological districts (3+4), ILOs, business

incubators. But the capacity to produce innovation has not been among them.

Lacking of overall governance has been a difficulty for the region. Some knowledge

interfaces have been a good example, but the spill over effects has been marginal.

But lately a bunch of interesting young start-ups have appeared either with entrepreneurial

potential (also within market niches) or in response to emerging societal needs.

S3 Priorities for the region Sicily


Nano & micro

systems/electronics

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and industry

2. Computer, electronic

and optical products


industry



1. KETs

2. Micro/Nano-

electronics

Biotechnologies &

Health Sciences

1. Research and

development within



products and

pharmaceutical

preparations

1. Human health and


2. Human health

activities (medical

services)

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology

Sustainable energy

systems


distribution

2. Power


sources


and distribution

2. Power


sources

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Sustainable

energy and

renewables

Tourism 1. Tourism, restaurants

and recreation


and recreation

1. Cultural and

creative

industries

Agroindustry 1. Agriculture, forestry and

fishing


industry


tobacco products

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology

Sea (bio-resources

and nautical

technologies)


industry

2. Motor vehicles and other

transport equipments


and fishing

2. Fishing and

aquaculture

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology

Implemetation and Budget for S3 in the region Sicily

Some of the first inputs have been identified in the process of S3.

A stronger interaction between different policies and funding sources that have been

supported by territorial based approach has started to take place. There is a stronger

involvement of new stakeholders and partners present – especially in the design of the

implementation tools. Attention to the role (pilot projects) has been given and the added

value of social innovation acknowledging the ICT great potential has been identified. There

have been more tailored instruments to the specific characteristics and needs of

beneficiaries (i.e. start-up & SMEs)

Promoting innovative financial tools (seed capital, venture capital) and public-private funds

for supporting early stage innovation has started to take place.

Monitoring and evaluation framework S3 in the region Sicily

At this stage monitoring and evaluation has not been defined yet, but some key elements

have been identified:

- Moving away from a compliance approach towards a systemic approach aimed at steering

the policy (creation of high profile steering group)

- Measuring performances and results with a multiple perspective

- Assessing policy impact by means of standardized indicators such as IUS indicators with

the aim to comparing progresses

-On going measuring of involved actors performance by means of specific output indicators

(i.e. number of start-up, n. of patents/application for patents, n. projects funded under

Horizon 2020, etc.)

22. TUSCANY

Description of the region Tuscany

Region Tuscany has a land area of 22,993.5 km2 and a population of 3,761, 616. The capital

of the region is Firenze. Regional GDP is 103,713 and it represents 6,68 % of national GDP.

The unemployment in the region is 6,5. % high.

There are approximately 420.000 registered companies (2012); around 85% of companies

have less than 10 employees and around 9% of companies have less than 20 employees.

There is 10 % of population with higher education, the university size is 130.000 students

(2011).

R&D framework in the region Tuscany

In region Tuscany there is a low investment ratio in R&D activities. Public regional

expenditure is 0.59% and is in line with EU27 0,66% and EU 15 0,67%. Private expenditure

is 0,42%, against EU27 1,2% and EU15 1,26%. There is a medium-low ratio of registered

patents, a high level of scientific publications and a high number of research personnel (0,57

% of active population) and researchers (0,34% of active population).

Innovation System in the region Tuscany

Tuscan productive system is based on manufacturing: fashion (textile, clothing, shoes,

leather, tanneries, jewellery), paper; interiors (marble, furniture furnishing), shipbuilding and

mechanics.

There is good quality of R&D in the Public Sector and in the University System (UNIFI,

UNISI, UNIPI, S.S. Normale, SSSA, IUE, IMT). Most relevant research centers are CNR

(National Research Council); INFN (Nuclear Physic National Institute); CERM (Magnetic

Resonance Research Centre); LENS (European Laboratory for Non-Linea Spectroscopy);

EGO (European Gravitational Observatory), NEST (National Enterprise for nanoscience and

nanotechnology); LABEC (Nuclear Techniques for Cultural heritage Lab).

S3 Priorities for the region Tuscany


ICT and Agro-

food

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Agriculture,


Domotics - smart

homes

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Construction

2. Specialised

construction

activities

Medical devices


industry



1. Human health

and social work

activities

2. Human health

activities (medical

services)

Virtual reality

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

2. Computer

programming,

consultancy and related

activities

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

2. Computer

programming,

consultancy and

related activities

1. Digital Agenda

Service systems 1. Services 1. Services 1. Service

innovation

Aerospace

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry


other transport

equipments

1. Transporting and

storage

2. Air transport and

related services

1. Specific local

policy priorities

Agro-tourism 1. Agriculture, forestry

and fishing

1. Tourism,

restaurants and

recreation

1. Specific local

policy priorities

Pharmaceuticals

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry


1. Manufacturing

and industry

2. Basic

pharmaceutical

products and


security


well-being

products and

pharmaceutical

preparations

pharmaceutical

preparations

Photonics


industry



1. Manufacturing

and industry

2. Machinery and

equipment n.e.c.

1. KETs

2. Photonics

Nano technology

1. KETs

2. Nanotechnology

Bio technology

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Chemicals and

chemical products

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Basic

pharmaceutical

products and

pharmaceutical

preparations

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology

Advanced

manufacturing

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Manufacturing

and industry

2. Machinery and

equipment n.e.c.

1. KETs

2. Advanced

manufacturing

systems

Smart cities

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

2. Computer

programming,


activities

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Digital Agenda


modal and

sustainable urban

areas (e.g. smart

cities)

Cultural heritage

technologies

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

2. Computer

programming,


activities


arts and

entertainment

1. Digital Agenda

2. New media and

easier access to

cultural contents

(e.g. heritage)

ICT, tourism &

heritage

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Tourism,

restaurants and

recreation

1. Digital Agenda

2. New media and

easier access to

cultural contents

(e.g. heritage)

Fashion


and entertainment



1. Manufacturing

and industry


apparel and leather

and related

products

1. Cultural and

creative industries

2. Development of

regional cultural and

creative industries

Sustainable

energy


distribution

2. Power


sources

1. Energy

production and

distribution

2. Energy

distribution

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Sustainable

energy and

renewables

Agriculture &

water

management


and fishing

1. Water supply,

sewerage, waste

management and

remediation

activities


treatment and

supply

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Sustainable

agriculture

Infomobility

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

2. Computer

programming,


activities

1. Transporting and

storage

1. Digital Agenda


modal and

sustainable urban

areas (e.g. smart

cities)

23. VENETO

Description of the region Veneto

Veneto is the eighth largest region in Italy, with a total area of 18,398.9 km2 (7,103.9 sq mi).

It is bordered to the east by Friuli Venezia Giulia, to the south by Emilia-Romagna, to the

west by Lombardy and to the north by Trentino-Alto Adige. It has about 4.8 million

inhabitants, ranking Veneto as the fifth most populated region in Italy.

Socio-economic profile of region Veneto

Veneto is a striking example of what in the sixties was called "Italian economic miracle". Until

the mid-fifties Veneto was a land of peasants, poverty and migration, plagued by constant

floods, while later on it became one of the leading Italian industrial regional economies. It

currently accounts for over 8% of the Italian GDP.

During the period 2000-09 the regional average GDP was €130,958.6m, equivalent to the

9.35% of the country average. The GDP per capita during the same period was among the

highest in Italy, amounting to €27,878.96. The GDP growth rate in the years 2000-2008 was

4.2% compared with 3.5% national average. Currently the regional performance is strongly

affected by the international crisis. GDP decreased in 2009 and 2010, while in 2011 the

recovery has been quite weak; exports have been the main positive growth factor. The

recovery path towards pre-crisis levels has been interrupted by recent problems linked to

sovereign debt and the difficulty of credit access.

The industrial sector has a highly specialised and competitive manufacturing base, mostly

made of SMEs . According to ISTAT data, in 2008 the region had 406,800 companies: 13%

in industry, 15.5% in construction and 71.5% in the service sector. As for employment by

sector, about 55% of total employment was concentrated in services (32% in trade,

transportation, hotels and 23% in other services), 35% in industry and the remaining 10% in

construction. Agriculture is also important (nearly 10% of the national agricultural production)

and agricultural companies, almost all mechanised and with a high level of specialisation, are

very competitive.

Veneto is characterized by the presence of the following "industrial districts": mechanics,

agro-food industry and printing and publishing in Verona; textiles in Treviso and Vicenza;

food industry in Rovigo; glasses production in Cadore and Belluno; gold and jewelry in

Vicenza, electrical appliances in Conegliano, furniture in Bassano del Grappa.

Other traditionally important activities included the oil refineries, as well as the chemical and

metallurgical plants located in Porto Marghera, the industrial port of Venice.

In the tertiary sector, the banking and financial system and IT services are in continuous

expansion. The added value of tourism is also among the highest in Italy.

Research and Development in the region Veneto

The Veneto region shows a relatively low level of investment in RTDI and a de-specialization

in high technology sectors; nonetheless it remains one of the most developed and

competitive regions in Italy.

There are clear difficulties for the regional economy in carrying out more intensive

investments in innovation and in entering high value-added product markets due to the

specialization in traditional manufacturing.

The Veneto region has an average innovation performance slightly below the national

average with a value equal to 0.44 of the Regional National Summary Innovation Index.

According to some indicators of innovation inputs, Veneto is one of the three most

innovative Italian regions: participation in training of workers has an index value of 78 against

a national figure of 64, and the number of people employed in high and medium-high-

technology manufacturing obtains a value of 140 while the national average is 109, thanks to

the significant presence of mechanical and electromechanical industry.

The patenting performance is relatively good: approx. 102 patents filed in 2007 (per 1 million

inhabitants). The economic model is not very science-based and that innovation is generated

without high research intensity.

GREECE

24. ANATOLIKI MAKEDONIA, THRAKI

Description of the region Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki

Region Anatoliki Makedonia has a land area of 14,157 km2 and a population of 604,970

inhabitants. The capital city is Komotini. The unemployment rate in the region is 22.5 % high.

25. ATTICA

Description of the region Attica

Attica region is the Capital-Region of Greece. It is a Metropolitan Region located in the

centre of Greece, between Aegean and Korinthos Canal and between Central and Southern

Greece.

It is the most populous and most densely populated region in the country, the producer of

45% of the National GDP and of 57% of National Tertiary Sector, the place of employment of

37% of National Workforce, the place of operation of 35% of National Enterprises, the main

exporter, main transportation hub, main university and research centre. It is the R&I

indisputable National Leader.

In the 2007-2013 period Attica was defined as a Convergence Region (“phasing out” region),

but for the next perspective 2014-2020 it is considered as one of the Competitiveness

Regions (“phasing in”region).

Attica’s economy is based on: General Services, Financial and Business Services, Public

Administration, Tourism, Port Related Activities and Low-Medium Technology Manufacturing.

ICT and microelectronics are not well developed yet.

Regional Development in the Region of Attica

Region of Attica has been established as a self-administered institution in 2011 after

Kallikratis Local Self-Administration Reform. Until then, all regional development and ROP

Management was conducted by the Government Appointed Decentralised Administrations.

In June 2011, all powers related Regional Development and ROPs have been transferred to

Regions.

RTDI measures have been implemented in the context of ROPs – and innovation is

considered as one of ROPs priorities. However, the design of the policy mix has been mainly

the responsibility of General Secretary for Research and Technology. Regional Authorities

mainly had a consultative role (with limited implementary activity regarding research and

higher education facilities infrastructure) and have not been responsible for policies and

reforms in governance and horizontal research and innovation policy areas.

Evaluation process of S3 of the Attica region

RTDI policies have achieved a partial success regarding: primarily strengthening public

research, secondarily modernising the regional economy towards higher value added

activities, giving support to some Regional Innovation Clusters and Technology Parks

Projects. However there is a continuing lag to EU average in most RTDI indicators and

limited technological specialization is present. A slow emergence of new dynamic industries

has started and there are also doubts about the supported Clusters self-sustainability

(without state-aid). Low Long-Term Impact on the Overall Regional Economy has been

identified.

Reasons for that being: in a top-down, centralised, obsolete R&I design and implementation

model without customisation to regional needs or participation of local authorities, enterprises

and communities; in a fragmentation of research efforts in many fields, in the low relation of

R&I Policies to real market’s needs; in low cooperation of public universities and research

centres with the private sector, high dependence of R&I

Institutions on state support, in low relation of their research to business’ needs and in

low economic extraversion of regional business and production system and limited

demand/expenditure for Innovation.

Governance in the region Attica

RIS3 Design Process is structured, coordinated and leaded by the Central Government

(Ministry of Development - NSRF Special Secretary, Special Service for Strategy, Design

and Coordination of Development Programmes - General Secretary for Research and

Technology etc) and under specific and detailed Administrative Circulars. Regional

authorities have limited freedom and a supplementary role in the process of establishing S3

Stakeholders Networks and organising workshops and regional congresses; in gathering,

indexing and condensing data and stakeholders’ opinions and assigning support studies; in

expressing opinions, preparing regional development programming plans (according to the

specific directions of Central Government) and submitting proposals. Their role is focused

mostly on specification of regional individual planning and implementation.

There is also institutional competition between central government and self-governed regions

present and conflicting views regarding local authorities’ institutional independence and role

on development policy are present.

The stakeholders groups were selected upon formal criteria - regional public research

and higher education institutions, regional entrepreneurs, workers, special groups and

local self-governed institutions (municipalities), collective representation bodies - and

approached by a formal call. Theoretically, the involvement of regional actors is based on a

‘triple/quadruple helix’ collaboration system.

S3 Vision for the region Attica

Attica as an all-year round tourist destination and as the most developed tourist region in

Eastern Mediterranean.

Piraeus as the largest combined passenger and cargo port in Europe, one of 10 top ports

globally and the most important gate for Asian imports in Europe and a distribution centre

for imports/exports in south-eastern Europe and Eastern Mediterranean. Attica

specialised in large-scale waste management methods and technologies with a focus on

the development of the full spectrum of any related activities, including biofuel production.

S3 Priorities for the region Attica


Solid & liquid

waste

management

1. Water supply, sewerage,

waste management and





1. Sustainable

innovation

Port & logistics

1. Transporting and

storage

2. Water transport and

related services

1. Transporting and

storage

1. Specific local

policy priorities

Tourism 1. Tourism, restaurants

and recreation


and recreation

1. Specific local

policy priorities

26. DYTIKI ELLADA

Description of the region Dytiki Ellada

Dytiki Ellada region has a land area of 11,350 km2 and the main capital Patrai. It has

population of 742,000 inhabitants. Regional GDP is 36,055 and presents 2.32 % of the


S3 Priorities for the region Dytiki Ellada


Aquaculture


fishing

2. Fishing and aquaculture


fishing


Tobacco 1. Manufacturing and

industry


industry


tobacco products


tobacco products

Transportation 1. Transporting and storage 1. Transporting and storage

Waste

management




2. Waste collection,

treatment and disposal

activities; materials recovery

and remediation activities








1. Sustainable

innovation

Eco-tourism 1. Tourism, restaurants and

recreation

1. Tourism, restaurants and

recreation

1. Sustainable

innovation

Life Science

1. Research and

development within



products and pharmaceutical

preparations

1. Human health and social

work activities


(medical services)


security


well-being

Microelectronics


industry

2. Computer, electronic and

optical products


industry


optical products

1. KETs

2. Micro/Nano-

electronics

Bio economy

1. Research and

development within


2. Chemicals and chemical

products

1. Research and

development within



products and pharmaceutical

preparations

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology

Tourism and

ICT

1. Information and


(ICT)

2. Information service

activities


recreation

1. Digital Agenda

2. New media and

easier access to

cultural contents

(e.g. heritage)

Tourism &

design


recreation


recreation

1. Cultural and

creative industries

2. Support to link

cultural and

creative industries

with traditional

industries

Hydrogen fuel

cells


industry


products


distribution

2. Power


sources

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Eco-innovations

Green energy


distribution

2. Power


sources


distribution


1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Sustainable

energy and

renewables

27. IONIA NISIA

Description of the region Ionia Nisia

Ionia Nisia region has a land area of 2,307 km2 and the main capital Kerkyra. It has

population of 234,002 inhabitants. The unemployment rate in region is 14.2 % high

S3 Priorities for the region Ionia Nisia


Agriculture and

Gastronomy


and fishing


industry


tobacco products

Blue Growth


and fishing

2. Fishing and

aquaculture


and fishing

2. Fishing and

aquaculture

Alternative forms of

tourism (eco-tourism,

etc)


and recreation


and recreation

1. Service

innovation

Culture and creative

economy


and entertainment


and entertainment

1. Cultural and

creative industries

28. IPERIOS

Description of the region Iperios

Iperios region has a land area of 9,203 km2 and the main capital Ioannina. It has population

of 352,788 inhabitants. The unemployment rate in region is 16.7 % high.

S3 Priorities for the region Iperios


Restructuring crops


fishing

2. Crop and animal

production, hunting and

related service activities


fishing

2. Crop and animal



Aquaculture


fishing



fishing


Agricultural food

products


industry


tobacco products


industry


tobacco products

Tourism 1. Tourism, restaurants and

recreation


and recreation

Management,

monitoring &

protection of

environment

(NATURA &

RAMSAR areas)

1. Services

2. Services to buildings and

landscape activities

1. Services

2. Services to buildings

and landscape activities

1. Sustainable

innovation

Culture 1. Creative, cultural arts and

entertainment


and entertainment

1. Cultural and

creative

industries

2. Development

of regional

cultural and

creative

industries

Renewable Energy


distribution

2. Power


sources


distribution

2. Power


sources

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Sustainable

energy and

renewables

Wastewater

management, waste

& solid waste








1. Water supply,

sewerage, waste

management and


1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Resource

efficiency

Organic farming and 1. Agriculture, forestry and 1. Agriculture, forestry and 1. Sustainable

animal husbandry fishing

2. Crop and animal



fishing

2. Crop and animal



innovation

2. Sustainable

agriculture

29. KENTIKI MAKEDONIA

Description of the region Kentiki Makedonia

Kentiki Makedonia has a land area of 19, 147 km2 and the main capital Thessaloniki. It has

population of 1,953,802 inhabitants. The unemployment rate in region is 19.5 % high.

S3 Priorities for the region Kentiki Makedonia

Description Capabilities Target Markets EU

Priorities

Electronics, electrical

appliances and ICT.


industry



industry


optical products

Metallurgy, metal

products, machinery and

equipment


industry

2. Basic metals and of

fabricated metal products


industry

2. Machinery and

equipment n.e.c.

Manufacturing of food

1. Research and

development within



tobacco products


industry


tobacco products

Manufacturing of clothing

and fashion

1. Research and

development within


2. Textiles, wearing apparel

and leather and related

products


industry

2. Textiles, wearing apparel

and leather and related

products

Manufacturing of

chemicals and energy

1. Research and

development within



products


industry


products

Building materials and

household equipment

1. Construction

2. Specialised construction

activities


industry


30. KRITI

Description of the region Kriti

Kriti region has a land area of 8,336 km2 and the main capital Irakleio. It has population of

614,956 inhabitants. The unemployment rate in region is 15.4 % high.

S3 Priorities for the region Kriti

Description Capabilities Target Markets EU

Priorities

Agricultural-food (production,

packaging, food processing,

Mediterranean diet)

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry


tobacco products

1. Manufacturing

and industry

2. Food, beverage

and tobacco

products

Culture and tourism (hospitality,

travel agencies, cultural capital,

cultural activities)


arts and entertainment

1. Tourism,

restaurants and

recreation

Technology and education

(research centres, universities,

technology park) and especially

for agro-food and culture and

tourism

1. Services


and development

1. Services

2. Scientific

research and

development

PORTUGAL

31. ALENTEJO

Description of the region Alentejo

Alentejo has a land area of 31, 604 km2 and the main capital Evora. It has population of

754,497 inhabitants. Regional GDP is 11,252 and represents 6,51 % of the national GDP.

The unemployment rate in region is 12.4 % high.

S3 Priorities for the region Alentejo


Quality of

life

1. Human health and


1. Human health

and social work

activities

1. Public health and security

Blue

economy


and fishing

2. Fishing and

aquaculture

1. Manufacturing

and industry 1. Sustainable innovation

ICT

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Digital Agenda

Stones 1. Mining and

quarrying

1. Manufacturing

and industry 1. Specific local policy priorities

Agriculture

& forestry


and fishing

1. Manufacturing

and industry


2. Sustainable agriculture

Food

industry


industry


tobacco products

1. Wholesale and

retail trade 1. Specific local policy priorities

Logistics &

mobility

1. Transporting and

storage

1. Transporting and

storage


2. Smart green and integrated

transport systems

Heritage &

territory


arts and entertainment

1. Tourism,

restaurants and

recreation

1. Cultural and creative industries

2. Support to link cultural and

creative industries with traditional

industries

Renewable

energy


and distribution

2. Power


sources

1. Energy

production and

distribution

2. Energy

distribution


2. Sustainable energy and

renewables

32. ALGARVE

Description of the region Algarve

With a total area of 4,995 square kilometres, the Algarve is the southern most region of

Portugal. Occupying 5.4% of the total area of the national territory, this region Alentejo

borders to the north, to the east it is separated from the Spanish Community of Andalusia by

the Guadiana River and the west by the Atlantic Ocean. In spite of being a small region, the

Algarve occupies approximately ¼ of the coastline of the Portugal mainland. The city of Faro

is the capital of the region. The Algarve is divided into 16 Municipalities (Albufeira, Alcoutim,

Aljezur, Castro Marim, Faro, Lagoa, Lagos, Loulé, Monchique, Olhão, Portimão, São Brás de

Alportel, Silves, Tavira, Vila do Bispo and Vila Real de Santo António).

Although relatively small, the Algarve has natural characteristics associated with its geology,

quite unique to the region, it is possible to identify several "sub-regions", which are

associated with different economic activities.

Population in Algarve is 451,006 - representing 4.3% of the whole population of Portugal;

(females 51%, males 49%). Regional population growth is around 28% in the last 20 years.

52.49% of the population lives 2 km from the southern shore (12.61% of the regional

territory). 48.33% of the population living in 11 towns in the region, none has more than

40,000 inhabitants. Unemployment rate is 17.9%, for young up to 40.3%. There is 17,3% of

active population with higher education. Main economic sectors are - Tourism and related

services (around 2/3 of regional economy).

S3 Vision for the Algarve region

"Transforming the Algarve in 2020 in a dynamic, inclusive and sustainable region, capable

of generating more and better jobs, produce goods and services with high added value,

using innovation and scientific knowledge, the regional socio-economic potential and

shared governance as instruments to strengthen the regional companies, anchored in the

field of Sea and leveraged by the tourism sector to stimulate economic competitiveness

and social and territorial

cohesion."

Governance in the region Algarve

In the Algarve the RIS3 design process is coordinated by the CCDR, that has develop a

regional partnership (formal agreement in October 2012) with the main regional

stakeholders. Private bodies (main sectoral associations) + municipalities association +

University of Algarve (key actor in the analysis and strategic process).

Relevant actors were identified, approached, included and engaged in the development of

the strategy by a series of open workshops and closed meetings. Meetings were often

thematic (areas of societal challenges), sectoral (domains of economic potential, e.g.,

tourism and maritime cluster) and general (related to structural funds governance and

strategy). Priorities departed from previous strategic exercises and were debated/filtered in

workshops.

S3 Priorities for the region Algarve

Research, Development and Innovation in the region Algarve

Algarve is a region in progress on innovation in the national and European context, but with

high deficit of research focused on market and results. It has high deficit of investment in

R&D compared to the other Portuguese and European regions and a high deficit of support

conditions and the stimulation of research focused on market, promotion of innovation and

entrepreneurship.


Renewable energy


and distribution

2. Power


sources


distribution




and renewables

Agro-food 1. Agriculture, forestry

and fishing


industry


tobacco products


Tourism & leisure

1. Tourism,

restaurants and

recreation


and recreation


priorities

Culture


arts and

entertainment


and entertainment


industries

Fisheries &

aquaculture


and fishing

2. Fishing and

aquaculture


industry


tobacco products


priorities

New ICT,

multimedia &

intelligent systems

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Digital Agenda

Life sciences,

health & recovery

1. Services


and development

1. Human health and



security

SPAIN

33. ANDALUCIA

Description of the region Andalucia

Andalucia has a land area of 87, 597 km2 and the main capital Sevilla. It has population of 8,

286,382754,497 inhabitants. Regional GDP is 142,522 and represents 13,59 % of the


S3 Priorities for the region Andalucia


Fostering and developing Mobility

and Logistics - Innovative business

activities on the grounds of logistics

and transport in order to increase

import-export traffic within

Andalusian ports and their links

with the blue economy. Based on

the leading position concerning

research, experimentation,

demonstration and transfer of

technology projects in the logistics

field, the aim is to introduce the

innovative logistics within

companies in the major productive

sectors in Andalucía (agro food,

aeronautics, energy sectors,

etc.)Technology restructuring and

transformation in relation to

integrated logistics, first and final

mile, and intermodal transport due

to the globalization of the

production process, to technology

transformation and to sustainability

requirements. Mobility and urban

transport infrastructure being

sustainable and accessible: smart

city y smart mobility.New models of

sustainable mobility. Non polluting

vehicles.

1. Transporting and

storage

1. Transporting

and storage

1.

Sustainable

innovation

2. Smart

green and

integrated

transport

systems

Advanced Transport Systems in the 1. Manufacturing and 1. Research and 1. KETs

aeronautics, aerospace and naval

industries - new materials and

production processes in the

transport industry. autonomous

systems (UAV, AGV) and new

developments in electric vehicles.

advanced manufacturing

technologies and systems,

automation, robotization and

digitalization in the transport

industry. excelling on the leading

position in research,

experimentation, demonstration

and technology transfer projects in

the field of high-speed trains.

industry


other transport

equipments

development

within

manufacturing

and industry

Sustainable management of natural

resources - green economy.

environmental recovery and risk

management. research and

innovation on mining resources

exploitation and development of

potential metallurgical technologies.

sustainable mining and mining

recovery. improved

competitiveness of agriculture and

cattle industry by decreasing

negative effects of these activities.

efficient use of waste and CO2

capture by natural and cultivated

ecosystems. experimentation on

new models of integrated water

cycle management.Research on

bio products and biorefineries

preparing the bio based

economy.Experimentation on new

models of fight against

desertification. Integrated

management of coastal areas (blue

economy.

1. Water supply,

sewerage, waste

management and


1. Mining and

quarrying

2. Mining

support service

activities

1.

Sustainable

innovation

2. Resource

efficiency

Innovation and tourism - promoting

Andalucia as a Leisure and Culture

Destination - as Andalucía is a

leading region in research,

experimentation, demonstration

and technology transfer projects in

the field of the tourism industry, the


and recreation

1. Creative,

cultural arts and

entertainment

1. Cultural

and creative

industries

2. Support to

link cultural

and creative

industries

following activities are foreseen:

experiential and motivation tourism,

based on differentiating elements in

Andalucía and on customization.

cultural heritage management. new

tourism models. creative and

cultural companies. tourism and

accessibility.

with

traditional

industries

Foostering the public health and

welfare system - New integrated

models of health and welfare

management based on e-health.

big Data exploitation and business

development of applications and

technologies for new health and

welfare services. fostering

biotechnology companies in

cooperation with the public health

service as the driving force for

innovation. social and health

research on population basis.

healthy living and active ageing.

development of business models in

response to population

ageing.Advanced therapies and

regenerative medicine.

1. Human health and


1. Services

2. Scientific

research and

development

1. Public

health and

security

2. Public

health and

well-being

Innovation in Agro-Food industry

and healthy diet habits - functional

and customized food habits. food

quality, traceability of its origin and

food safety systems. bio-production

and bio-services. intensive agro-

food production. added value and

sustainability in the agro-food,

aquaculture and fish industries.

exploitation of opportunities

resulting from green and blue

economy.


industry


tobacco products

1. Research and

development

within

manufacturing

and industry

2. Food,

beverage and

tobacco

products

1.

Sustainable

innovation

2.

Sustainable

agriculture

Promotion of Renewable Energies

and Energy Efficiency - generation

and integration systems of

renewable energies. smart energy

networks (smart grids): capture,

transformation, transport and

storage. high capacity energy

storage systems. efficient energy


and distribution

2. Power


sources

1. Energy

production and

distribution

2. Energy

distribution

1.

Sustainable

innovation

2.

Sustainable

energy and

renewables

management in production

activities. energy efficiency in

building and restoration. new

materials and processes for

sustainable building. energy

sustainability in rural areas.

ICT for Smart Specialisation

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Information

and

communication

technologies

(ICT)

1. Digital

Agenda

34. ARAGON

Description of the region Aragon

Aragón has a geostrategic location in the northern part of Spain between the Atlantic and

Mediterranean axes, mainly from a national perspective. The 136 km shared with France are

split by Pyrenees which hinder the cross border cooperation. Madrid and Barcelona can be

reached from Zaragoza with the high speed train in less than one hour and a half. Aragon

offers good direct connections with many international airports and owns one of the largest

logistic platforms of Europe.

Aragon is facing strong demographical challenges. Its ageing 1,350000 million inhabitants

represent 2,9% of the Spanish population. The territory of Aragon is larger than Belgium, it

covers 9,4% of Spain, but the Region suffers from a low density : 28,2 inhabitants/km² as an

average. More than 700000 people, half of the whole population, are living in Zaragoza, the

capital city.

Aragon is more industrial than the average of Spanish regions. Industry including energy

represents 22% of its GDP and 20% of its workforce. 50% of industry covers metal industry,

food process and machine equipment. Energy and water management also play an

important role in a Region where the climate change is another challenge as this is the case

in most Spanish Regions. 70% of Aragon's energy consumption comes from renewable

sources. Most of services are located in Zaragoza. The city of Zaragoza is very active in

innovation mainly in digital services, mobility and energy.

A large majority of companies are small and medium including in the car industry around a

large plant of General Motors. The lack of critical mass in several sectors encourages us to

be more active internationally and to cooperate with other Regions along the value chain of

innovation. Aragon has a good tradition of social dialogue.

The following key elements for the Aragon RIS3 were identified: strategic geographical

location in Spain, few strong sectors, good research infrastructures, industrial tradition, high

level of education and presence of innovation in Zaragoza. But there are also strong

territorial unbalances, lack of critical mass in many sectors, decrease in R+I spending and

lack of global strategy. Key challenges are of climate change and ageing population.

Entrepreneurial dynamics in Aragon

Entrepreneurship is mainly at SME level, with few large companies. Usual channels of

representation of economic and social actors are present and the association of Young

entrepreneurs . There are nine very diverse clusters.

Involvement of all identified actors in the RIS 3 process is present – including research,

innovation and education. More attention is to be paid to incubators and support to new

entrepreneurial actors RIS 3 Governance. Leadership is run by DG Research and Innovation

within the Ministry of Industry and Innovation, Gobierno - Regional Authority. Core Working

Group is Ministry of Industry and Innovation.

Aragon has been on the S3 platform since February 2012. 9 Ministries have been involved,

there have been tree meetings of information in July 2012 and a strong cooperation with

Budget (Structural Funds), Economy and Rural Development (FEADER). There has also

been a strong involvement of the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness,

participation of the State Secretary for Research and Innovation in an event organized in

Zaragoza on October 30th, 2012. There have been four meeting of information of

stakeholders in July (economic and social partners, research, innovation, education).

S3 Priorities for the region Aragon


Logistics &

transport

1. Transporting and

storage 1. Transporting and storage

ICT

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

2. Computer

programming,


activities

1. Information and


(ICT)

1. Digital Agenda

Tourism &

trade


and recreation


recreation


priorities

Automotive


industry


other transport

equipments


2. Road transport and related

services

1. KETs

2. Advanced

manufacturing systems

Health &

biotechnology

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry


work activities


(medical services)

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology


products and

pharmaceutical

preparations

New

materials

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry




1. KETs


Energy &

hydrogen


and distribution

2. Power


sources


distribution


1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Eco-innovations

Water

1. Water supply,

sewerage, waste

management and







2. Water collection, treatment

and supply

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Eco-innovations

Energy

efficiency

1. Construction

2. Specialised


1. Construction

2. Specialised construction

activities

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Resource efficiency

Agrifood


and fishing

2. Crop and animal




2. Food, beverage and tobacco

products

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Sustainable

agriculture

Education &

training

1. Services

2. Education

1. Services

2. Education


2. Social innovation with

regard to education,

skills and training

35. CATALONIA

Description of the region Catalonia

Catalonia has a land area of 32, 113 km2 and the main capital Barcelona. It has population

of 7, 318,513 inhabitants. Regional GDP is 194,996 and represents 18,59 % of the national

GDP. The unemployment rate in region is 19.2 % high.

The Process of Drafting RIS

The work of drafting RIS3CAT was promoted and coordinated by a Steering Committee

formed by representatives from the ministries of Economy and Knowledge and Business and

Labour (see Section 4, Governance). The document was produced in a two-way, iterative

process that combined both top-down and bottom-up approaches, as established in the

European Commission’s RIS3 Guide.

The starting-point was an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to

the Catalan economy based on SWOT analyses carried out previously in Catalonia and on

which there is broad agreement amongst stakeholders in the research and innovation

system. The participatory process that took place in 2008 and led to the drafting of the

Catalan Agreement on Research and Innovation also played an important role in formulating

RIS3CAT.

In July 2013, an initial draft of the RIS3CAT strategy document was submitted to

stakeholders and civil society in general in an online public consultation process. This

consultation attracted considerable participation (176 contributions), mainly from the fields of

universities, research and business.

In the second half of 2013, this draft version was revised to incorporate the suggestions

received. For further information about the process of drafting the RIS3CAT strategy and the

public consultation, see the document “Process of Drafting RIS3CAT”.

S3 Vision for region Catalonia

Catalonia is a country with an industrial base and an open, competitive and sustainable

economy that combines talent, creativity, a devirsified business fabric and its own

excellent research system within the frame work of a dynamic, enterprising and inclusive

society. The country is home to both multinational enterprises and local companies, both

consolidated industries that have become international leaders and emerging

technological sectors.

36. ILLES BALEARS

Description of the region Illes Balerars

The Illes Balears are settled in the Mediterranean sea. The Region is shaped by 5 islands:

Mallorca (the biggest island and the capital of the region), Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera,

Cabrera (It is an Earth-Maritime National Park and it is uninhabited)

The Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands is located in the Mediterranean Sea

along the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The region is integrated by five islands,

Mallorca (where is located the capital of the region, Palma de Mallorca), Menorca, Ibiza,

Formentera and Cabrera, but only the first 4 are inhabited. Cabrera is from 1991 National

Shoreline Park. The insularity and lack of soil are peculiarities of the region that marke in a

special way its economy. The total population of the islands in 2011 reached 1.113.114

inhabitants (2,36% of the Spanish total population), of which 50,1% are male and 49.9%

female.

Economic profile of the region Illes Balears

Tourism sector represents almost the half of the regional GDP (43%), and generates about

the 30% of the employment in the region. Tourism is the main economic engine of the

islands and has important linkages with other sectors. Tourism activity generates annually

more than 10 billion € of incomes, and around 9 million of tourists, 80% of whom are

foreigners. The Balearic Islands receives the 27% of the total foreign visitants to SpainThe

unemployment rate in Balearic Islands in 2011 (21,96%) is well above the European average

(9,70%) and the OECD countries (8,20%), but below the Spanish one (28,85%).

S3 Priorities for the region Illes Balears


ICT

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Information and


(ICT)

1. Digital Agenda

Technological

innovation &

tourism

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)


recreation 1. Digital Agenda

Biotechnology

& health

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)


industry


products and

pharmaceutical preparations


security


being

Life sciences

1. Services

2. Scientific research and

development


work activities


(medical services)


security


being

Creative

industries


and entertainment

1. Creative, cultural arts and

entertainment


industries

2. Support to link cultural

and creative industries with

traditional industries

Environmental

& marine

technologies

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

1. Services

2. Other professional,

scientific and technical

activities


2. Eco-innovations

37. MURCIA

Description of the region Murcia

Murcia has a land area of 11, 313 km2 and the main capital Murcia. It has population of 1,

476,341 inhabitants. Regional GDP is 27,855 and represents 2,66 % of the national GDP.

The unemployment rate in region is 25.4 % high.

S3 Priorities for the region Murcia


water technologies

1. Water supply,

sewerage, waste

management and





and fishing

2. Agricultural services

1. Sustainable

innovation

eHealth capabilities,

innovative health

servicies, specially

health for aging.

1. Human health and


2. Human health

activities (medical

services)

1. Human health and



(medical services)

1. Public health

and security

2. Public health

and well-being

KETs in agrofood

cluster industry


industry


tobacco products


industry


tobacco products

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology

Solar renewable energy

sector


distribution


distribution

2. Power


sources

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Sustainable

energy and

renewables

38. VALENCIA

Description of the region Valencia

Valencia has a land area of 23, 254 km2 and the main capital Valencia. It has population of

5, 011,547 inhabitants. Regional GDP is 100,563 and represents 9,59 % of the national

GDP. The unemployment rate in region is 24.5 % high.

S3 Priorities for the region Valencia


Quality of life. Agri-food,

cosmetics and household

products. Quality, healthy

and user oriented products.

1. Agriculture,


2. Agricultural

services

1. Wholesale and

retail trade

2. Retail trade


security

2. Food security and

safety



products. Production and

processing specific

technologies.

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Food, beverage

and tobacco

products


industry

2. Food, beverage

and tobacco products

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology



products. Sustainable use of

resources.


industry

2. Rubber and plastic

products


industry

2. Food, beverage

and tobacco products

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Resource

efficiency

Quality of life. Health

promotion and efficient

healthcare systems.

Personalized health

management, prevention and

diagnosis.

1. Human health and


2. Human health

activities (medical

services)

1. Human health and


2. Human health

activities (medical

services)


security


well-being

Quality of life. Health

promotion and efficient

healthcare systems. Health

technologies of treatment

and interaction between

users and health

professionals

1. Human health and


2. Human health

activities (medical

services)

1. Human health and


2. Human health

activities (medical

services)



with regard to

health, well-being

and elder care

Quality of life. Tourism. No

seasonal, health, efficient

1. Tourism,

restaurants and

1. Services

2. Travel agency,

1. Service

innovation

and quality tourism services. recreation

2. Accommodation

(hotels, camping)

tour operator and

other reservation

service and related

activities

2. New or improved

service processes

Innovative products.

Advanced and efficient

manufacturing systems and

materials.

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Other

manufacturing


industry

1. KETs

2. Advanced

materials

Innovative products.

Personalised consumption

goods. User centered

design.

1. Services

2. Other

professional,

scientific and

technical activities


industry

2. Other

manufacturing

1. Cultural and

creative industries

2. Support to link

cultural and creative

industries with

traditional industries

Innovative products. Habitat:

housing and its environment.

Functional products.

1. Information and

communication

technologies (ICT)

2. Computer

programming,

consultancy and

related activities

1. Construction

2. Specialised


1. KETs

2. Advanced

materials

Advanced Manufacturing

Processes and Applied ICT

for Automotive and Mobility


industry

2. Motor vehicles

and other transport

equipments


industry

1. Digital Agenda


modal and

sustainable urban

areas (e.g. smart

cities)

Advanced Manufacturing

Processes for Capital Goods

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

2. Machinery and

equipment n.e.c.


industry

2. Other

manufacturing

1. KETs

2. Advanced

manufacturing

systems

39. SLOVENIA

Description of Slovenia

Slovenia has a land area of 20, 273 km2 and the main capital Ljubljana. It has population of

2, 055,496 inhabitants. Regional GDP is 100,563 and represents 9,59 % of the national

GDP. The unemployment rate in region is 8,2 % high.

Slovenia is divided in 2 cohesion regions. RIS3 builds on the national approach – due to

critical mass and complementarities - but with regional dimensions, where relevant (e.g.

regional entrepreneurship initiatives) and minding both for urban and rural areas.

Overview of S3 Process

- 2/2 2012 & 1/2 2013: preparatory work – analysis and RIS3 framework

- May 2013 – July 2013: discussions with stakeholders & first complete RIS3 (Chamber of

Commerce)

- August – Sept 2013: public consultation & update by the ministry

- November 2013: EC comments:

- Leadership & ownership

- Priorities too broad

- Policy-mix

- Dec 13 – Jan 14: lively public discussion

S3 Priorities for Slovenia


Alternative energy - aiming at

greater energy self-sufficiency this

priority builds on innovative

technologies supporting

development of alternative energy

sources including production and

storage, and increased use of

renewable energy resources.

Beside technologies favouring the

efficient use of natural resources

the priority will in particular address

the innovative technologies that

will re-introduce the abundant

wood biomass from wood

processing residues, scrap

materials etc. back into the

sustainable energy production

process. Sustainable mobility with


and distribution

2. Power


sources

1. Research and

development

within

manufacturing

and industry

1. Sustainable

innovation

2. Eco-

innovations

alternative environment-friendly

fuels and drive technologies,

reduced emissions, intelligent

transport infrastructure, smart

traffic management and creative

spatial planning is another

challenge addressed by this

priority. The priority also addresses

sustainable construction with

innovative efficient solutions in

construction and reconstruction

with recycled environment-friendly

and energy efficient materials

developed on a basis of recycled

construction and other materials

and by the use of smart water and

energy management solutions for

buildings. As a whole, this priority

searches for the energy-saving

solutions and its actions will

promote energy efficiency

solutions based on new innovative

technologies as well as innovative

social patterns that promote

sustainable mobility.

Intelligent manufacturing - building

on competences and capacities on

developing and manufacturing

intelligent machines, smart tools

and building blocks as well as

innovative technologies for the

establishment and management of

modern processes, manufacturing

systems and processing

technologies in various areas of

societal challenges (energy,

mobility, health, environment,

safety). It includes applied

research and innovative solutions

in Manufacturing technologies and

processes. Intelligent management

of systems, processes and

equipment. Computerisation and

management systems. Electro-

technology. Communication

networks, distributed systems and

service platforms. User interfaces

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry

1. Information and

communication

technologies

(ICT)

1. KETs

2. Advanced

manufacturing

systems

and multimedia applications.

Internet applications and digital

data. Cloud computing. and Tools

and building blocks for control and

navigation systems.

Photonics - following core

competence areas: electric drives

and actuaries, optical, photonic

and sensor components and

electronic systems and equipment

the priority includes: Components

for drive systems. Electrical

machinery. Applications with built-

in electric drives. Measurement

devices and instruments. Sensors

and actuaries. Analysis and

process engineering. Power

electronics. Electronic equipment

and systems. and Electricity

equipment.

1. Research and

development within

manufacturing and

industry



1. Research and

development

within

manufacturing

and industry

2. Computer,

electronic and

optical products

1. KETs

2. Photonics

Healthy Ageing and Inclusive

Modern Society in the Healthy

Environment a mixed RIS3 priority

with technological and social

objectives. Technology part based

on Life Sciences and

Biotechnology aims at developing

innovative technologies that

sustain production of high quality

food, high added value intelligent

pharmaceutical products and

corresponding treatments and

processes that favour

establishment of short supply

chains and cleaner and

sustainable processing ways of

food and services in

pharmaceutical and agro-food

sector. The social innovation part

of the priority aims at innovative

approaches in combating and

mitigating the phenomenon related

to aged population and societal

1. Human health and


2. Human health

activities (medical

services)

1. Research and

development

within

manufacturing

and industry

1. KETs

2. Industrial

biotechnology

distress with preventive measures

from precarious health problems

and diseases caused by

accumulated effects of unhealthy

lifestyles and development of

modern healthcare and intelligent

treatment.

Sustainable Tourism and Creative

Cultural and Heritage based

Services - social innovations based

on rich cultural heritage and local

creativity in services promoting

activities and services centred

around sustainable use of natural

resources and innovative well-

being programmes.


and entertainment



1. Services

1. Cultural and

creative

industries

2. Support to link

cultural and

creative

industries with

traditional

industries

Measuring and assessing RIS3

Mechanisms for RIS3 are: Government Office for Growth and European Cohesion Policy as

coordinator at the government level and Council for Science and Technology. On the

strategic level there is a good basis from the existing strategies and can be adapted to the

RIS3 focus. Monitoring on a more detailed level presents a challenge.The RIS3 is now

generally perceived as a process and not as a document. Modalities of the possible revision

are still to be decided.

CONCLUSION

From 39 analyzed regions and countries 14 have published on RIS3 Platform Peer Review

presentations about the S3 process. From the data available on the platform the following

conclusions have been set:

- Countries and regions are at very different stages of the S3 process

- From the 6 steps defined by the GUIDE RIS3 only the step (4th) of defining priorities for

national/regional development has been performed by most of the countries/regions

- 25 regions/countries have defined their priorities as follows:

EU Priority Number of countries/regions

Sustainable innovation 23countries/regions

Eco-innovation 7countries/regions

Advanced manifacturing systems 9 countries/regions

Phototonics 2 countries/regions

KETs 17countries/regions

Industrial biotechnology 11countries/regions

Cultural and creative industries 16countries/regions

Support to link cultural and creative industries with traditional industries 8 countries/regions

Service innovation 4 countries/regions

Public health and security 14countries/regions

Public health and well-being 11countries/regions

Resource efficiency 1 country/regions

Sustainable energy and renewables 12countries/regions

Specific local policy priorities 10countries/regions

Digital agenda 14countries/regions

Sustainable agriculture 6 countries/regions

Smart green and integrated transport system 3 countries/regions

Avanced material 6 countries/regions

E-health 1 country/region

Food and security safety 2 countries/regions

Developement of regional creative and cultural industries 3 countries/regions

Cleaner enviroment and efficient energy networks (e.g. smart grids) 1 country/region

ICT trust, cyber security and network security 1 country/region

Social innovation 3 countries/regions

Social innovation with regard to health, wellbeing and elder care 2 countries/regions

Inteligent inter-modal and sustainable urban areas (e.g. smart cities) 4 countries/regions

Basic broadband coverage in rural areas 1 country/region

Micro/nano electronics 2 countries/regions

Nanotechnology 1 country/region

New media and easier acces to cultural contents (e.g. heritage) 2 countries/regions

Social innovation regard to education, skills and training 1 country/region

Resource efficiency 4 countries/regions

New and improved service processes 1 country/region

- 23 countries/regions defined sustainable innovation as one of their priorities – thus making

it one of the most often defined S3 priorities

- 17 countries/regions defined KET as one of their priorities, while 14 countries/regions

defined cultural and creative industries

- Priorities that were defined only by 1 country/regions are: Resource efficiency, E-health,

Cleaner environment and efficient energy networks (e.g. smart grids), ICT trust, cyber

security and network security, Basic broadband coverage in rural areas, Nanotechnology,

Social innovation regard to education, skills and training and New and improved service

processes.

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