Key Findings of the Study: Unveiling Research Synergies in the Danube Region, Exploring Potential Research Collaboration in the Context of S3

This study explores research collaboration in the Danube Region through the lens of Smart Specialisation Strategies, drawing on an analysis of Horizon Europe projects from 2021 to 2024. It identifies shared priority domains, maps collaboration networks, and highlights key institutions shaping regional research dynamics. The findings provide evidence-based recommendations to strengthen interregional synergies, address disparities, and support more inclusive and strategic research cooperation across the Danube Region.