Online S3: a H2020 project under ISSI-4-2015
About the project
This project aims to develop an e-policy platform augmented with a toolbox of applications and online services, which will assist national and regional authorities in the EU in elaborating or revising their smart specialisation agenda, in terms of policies and strategy.Read more…
The full list of peer reviewed and published Open Access papers can be found by clicking here here
Intelligence and co-creation in Smart Specialisation Strategies: Towards the next stage of RIS3
The white paper on “Intelligence and Co-creation in Smart Specialisation Strategies” outlines some key conclusions from the Online S3 project, funded under the Horizon 2020 programme of the European Commission. The Online S3 project has produced an online platform composed of software applications and roadmaps that facilitate the design and implementation of Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3).
Using a baseline set of methodologies for strategy design, Online S3 is advancing the understanding of RIS3 as a place-based and evidence-driven innovation policy, [...]
Online S3 mechanism for knowledge-based policy advice
In her latest post Dr. Panori in urenio.org watch presents a report about the proposed "Online S3 mechanism for knowledge-based policy advice".
In the report is argued that by taking into consideration the 28 applications that have been developed throughout the Online S3 project and the complex underlying network that links these applications to each other could provide the final missing links between them, facilitating the information flows and giving the opportunity to policy-makers to design even more comprehensive RIS3 strategies. Analytical capabilities and public participation should b [...]
Online S3 platform:
methods and online assistants for RIS3
methods and online assistants for RIS3
Phase 1: Governance
Including (1) Governance Structure, which defines the governance of the RIS3 strategy based on the particular regional context; (2) Broad Participation of actors from the quadruple helix in the design and implementation of RIS3; and (3) Management and Communication, which defines the consensus-building process focused on awareness-raising, priority-shaping and fostering a sense of ownership, and links between strategies taken at different levels that enable the identification of a policy mix.Phase 2: Analysis of context
Including (1) Regional / national Assets, which shed light on the potential for knowledge-based transformation of the economy, identify potential niches for smart specialisation, and describe regional/local assets’ endowment; (2) Outward Dimension, which makes a thorough presentation of a region’s profile and position in terms of extroversion and international competitiveness; and (3) Entrepreneurial Dynamics, which builds a systematic understanding of areas that have the greatest potential for future development.Phase 3: Strategy formulation
Among stakeholders, including (1) a Broad View of Innovation, from business, environmental and societal point of view; (2) Grand Challenges that enrich the basic vision of the region with problems and challenges to address; and (3) Scenario Analysis, in which a series of future scenarios are elaborated. Possible Risks should be identified and assessed through a Risk Assessment matrix. At the end, a final scenario should be developed including various options according to possible changes. Phase 4: Priority setting
Including (1) a Revision of past priorities to gain experience from previous innovation strategies; (2) Consistency of priority objectives and goals with geographical characteristics of the region; and (3) Critical Mass for identification of a limited number of priority activities and technologies for regional specialisation, as well as participatory processes for the engagement of stakeholders and the civil society in setting the innovation strategy objectives.Phase 5: Policy mix
It is the action plan for the implementation of strategy, including (1) a Roadmap that leads to the definition rules and tools in order to reach the prioritised goals; (2) Balance of proposed policy mix between horizontal and vertical actions, and a detailed description of actions that are included into the RIS3 action plan; and (3) the regional / national framework conditions for the implementation of the S3 strategy.Phase 6: Monitoring & evaluation
At this step the framework for RIS3 monitoring and evaluation is created, including (1) Output and result indicators, with output indictors measuring the direct outcome of RIS3 actions, and result indicators measuring the change and evolution of the regional productive structure and innovation performance; (2) Monitoring that defines the systematic collection of data and assessment, and (3) continuous Update of RIS3 action plan.JRC S3 platform
What is the Smart Specialisation?
- Evidence-based considering all assets and problems in a region, incl. External perspective / internal / global market (critical mass? Opportunities? excellence? cooperation? Value chains?)
- No top-down decision, but dynamic /entrepreneurial discovery process uniting key stakeholders around shared vision
- Mobilisation of investments and synergies across different departments and governance levels (EU-national-regional)
- All forms of innovation – no only technology driven
- Differentiation: SWOT analysis (all types of assets), competitive advantages, potential for excellence, opportunities
- Concentration of resources on priorities, problems and core needs (no sprinkler principle, no picking the winners, yes to catalytic investments)
- Place-based economic transformation: rejuvenating traditional sectors through higher value-added activities, cross-sectoral links, new market niches by sourcing-in and disseminating new technologies rather than re-inventing the wheel; exploiting new forms of innovation
Source: M. Landabaso, Research and innovation strategies for smart specialization
RIS3 Guide
The Guide on Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation is targeted at Structural Funds Managing Authorities, policy-makers and regional development professionals. It sets out the concept and provides orientations on how to develop research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation (RIS3).Read more …
“RIS3 Assessment Wheel” – A synthetic tool to position yourselves and your RIS3
The development of a tool for the synthetic representation of the progress made in drafting/designing a RIS3 allows condensing a huge amount of information in one visual modality. Although limitations might play a significant role, namely those linked to making a complex process appear simple, the assessment wheel can usefully support a number of activities, e.g. self-assessments, peer-reviews, expert contributions, presentations at dissemination, discussion and negotiation meetings, etc.
The wheel is built on the basis of the six steps described in the RIS3 Guide and the identification of 3 critical factors for each step. The scaling tool (from 0 to 5) estimates the seriousness of the evidence provided in the process as far as each critical factor is concerned.
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S3 platform
The Platform is hosted by the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) in Seville, part of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre. It is made up of three main parts:
A project management and research team at the IPTS; A Steering Team gathering representatives of several Commission Services; A Mirror Group composed of leading academics and experts in the fields of innovation and regional development, as well as representatives of networks such as EURADA, ERRIN, EBN, OECD, European Cluster Observatory and European Cluster Alliance).
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A project management and research team at the IPTS; A Steering Team gathering representatives of several Commission Services; A Mirror Group composed of leading academics and experts in the fields of innovation and regional development, as well as representatives of networks such as EURADA, ERRIN, EBN, OECD, European Cluster Observatory and European Cluster Alliance).
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