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Smart Specialisation Strategies (RIS3) play a crucial role in fostering innovation-driven growth and strengthening regional competitiveness. For EU enlargement countries RIS3 is not only a framework for research and innovation (R&I) development but also a key component of the EU accession process.
This webinar, jointly organised by the POLICY ANSWERS project and EUSDR Priority Area 7 (Knowledge Society), will explore the state of play of RIS3 in the region, cooperation potential and pathways for strengthening joint initiatives and R&I excellence.
Join us for insights from leading experts and policymakers and engage in discussions on how smart specialisation can drive sustainable economic transformation and integration into the European Research Area.
Speakers & Topics:
Emanuele Fabbri (European Commission, Joint Research Centre – JRC)
- State of play of RIS3 in EU enlargement countries: Key developments, challenges, and opportunities.
- JRC support for RIS3 processes and policy learning in the region.
- The role of RIS3 in the EU accession process: Why it matters and what comes next.
Viktor Nedović, Lazar Živković, Dijana Štrbac
- Cooperation potential in Smart Specialisation: Identifying common priorities across the region.
- Opportunities for joint initiatives: How can countries collaborate for greater impact?
- R&I excellence: Key achievements and areas for improvement.
The webinar takes place on 13 March 2025 starting at 15.00 CET.