Smart Specialisation Strategies to build an Innovation model for Alp Clusters

Programme 2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB Alpine Space

Date of latest update: 2023-08-11

Description

Description (EN):

The Smart Specialisation concept is a lever of EU Cohesion Policy. Several EU regions developed Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3). Challenge is to implement S3 through clusters to gain sustainable and incl. growth generating critical mass. No many experiences exist due to lack of knowledge about S3 in other regions. Implementation tools must be developed to fully benefit SMEs. The objective is to improve framework conditions for innovation induced by clusters and SMEs and to create new jobs. S3 implemented by clusters is an innovative approach that improves innovation in the Alpine Space. Cross-regional approach supports coordinated actions between the different sectors/regions. Transnational cluster cooperation brings SMEs critical mass and enhances cross-regional collaboration to innovate for new products in the relevant areas of the Alpine Space. Project outputs are: joint transnational cluster action plan and S3 stress test analysis of advanced, convergence and less advanced regions for agenda setting, strategy development and implementation – fully developed synchronised scheme - S3-based innovation model adapted to regional clusters – better framework conditions for companies through tested innovation model and services. Quadruple helix benefits from these outputs to boost innovation. The work is jointly completed by pilot clusters, entrepreneurs, academics, and supported by public authorities, clusters and S3 experts. Cluster policies will shift “to concentrate resources on the development of those activities that are likely to transform the existing economic structures through R&D and innovation”. Transnational approach bundles the strengths of Alpine regions and SMEs towards smart innovation: they learn from each other through good and bad practices. S3 partners mutual knowledge facilitates framework conditions creation. The outcomes of previous Interreg and existing S3 and their implementation will be taken into account.

Achievements (EN):

The competitiveness of a region depends on far-sighted industrial development policies. Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) help to identify new value chains worth developing within two or more industrial sectors present in a region. However, putting the S3 model into practice is often difficult. The S3-4AlpClusters project developed a S3 innovation model in order to overcome four major obstacles that often hinder effective smart specialisation: identifying opportunities, prioritising development options, activating need-based cooperation between regions and finally achieving the desired smart industrial transition. This approach was successfully tested in pilot regions of Alpine Space countries.

Website: http://www.alpine-space.eu/

Expected Results (EN): Level of maturity of framework conditions for innovation for generating innovation processes among business, academia and administration

Expected Outputs (EN):

The project will result in better implemented S3 by means of a better use of clusters in the participating regions. Joint transnational actions plan will help to reach a higher critical mass of industry using the innovation model, our developed strategic elements enhancing framework conditions for innovation. Tested cluster new services and synchronized scheme will be implementation elements also enhancing framework conditions for innovation.

Thematic information

Innovation capacity and awareness-raising Clustering and economic cooperation

Specific Objective: Improve the framework conditions for innovation in the Alpine Space

Thematic Objective: (01) strengthening research, technological development and innovation by:

Investment Priority:

(01b) promoting business investment in R&I, developing links and synergies between enterprises, research and development centres and the higher education sector, in particular promoting investment in product and service development, technology transfer, social innovation, eco-innovation, public service applications, demand stimulation, networking, clusters and open innovation through smart specialisation, and supporting technological and applied research, pilot lines, early product validation actions, advanced manufacturing capabilities and first production, in particular in key enabling technologies and diffusion of general purpose technologies

Partners (15)

Lead Partner: HES-SO//FR HEIA-FR - INNOSQUARE CLUSTERS

Department: Direction

Address: Boulevard de Pérolles 80, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland

Legal status: public

Website: http://clusters.innosquare.com

Total budget: EUR 251 964.00

Bayerische Forschungsallianz GmbH

Name: Bayerische Forschungsallianz GmbH

Department: -

Address: Prinzregentenstr 52, 80538 München, Germany

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.bayfor.org/

Total budget: EUR 130 800.00

ERDF budget: EUR 111 180.00

VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH

Name: VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH

Department: -

Address: Steinplatz 1, 10623 Berlin, Germany

Legal status: private

Website: http://vdivde-it.de

Total budget: EUR 210 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 178 500.00

Regione del Veneto – Unità Organizzativa Ricerca Distretti e Reti

Name: Regione del Veneto – Unità Organizzativa Ricerca Distretti e Reti

Department: Research Clusters and Networks Unit

Address: F.ta Santa Lucia Cannaregio 23, 30121 Venezia, Italy

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.regione.veneto.it

Total budget: EUR 129 475.00

ERDF budget: EUR 110 053.75

Business Upper Austria – OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH

Name: Business Upper Austria – OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH

Department: Clusterland

Address: Hafenstraße 47-51, 4020 Linz, Austria

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.biz-up.at/en/

Total budget: EUR 245 200.00

ERDF budget: EUR 208 420.00

PROPLAST - Consorzio per la promozione della cultura plastica

Name: PROPLAST - Consorzio per la promozione della cultura plastica

Department: -

Address: Strada Comunale Savonesa 9, 15057 Fraz. Rivelta Scrivia - Tortona, Italy

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.proplast.it

Total budget: EUR 165 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 140 250.00

Regione Lombardia

Name: Regione Lombardia

Department: Presidency, Office for Alpine Macroregion

Address: Piazza Città di Lombardia 1, 20124 Milano, Italy

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.montagna.regione.lombardia.it

Total budget: EUR 120 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 102 000.00

Innovations- und Technologietransfer Salzburg GmbH

Name: Innovations- und Technologietransfer Salzburg GmbH

Department: Standortentwicklung

Address: Südtiroler Platz 11, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.itg-salzburg.at

Total budget: EUR 243 200.00

ERDF budget: EUR 206 720.00

Veneto Innovazione

Name: Veneto Innovazione

Department: European Policies Department

Address: Via Ca’ Marcello 67/D, 30172 Venezia, Italy

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.venetoinnovazione.it

Total budget: EUR 101 725.00

ERDF budget: EUR 86 466.25

Université de Franche-Comté

Name: Université de Franche-Comté

Department: FEMTO-ST

Address: rue Claude Goudimel 1, 25030 Besançon, France

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.femto-st.fr

Total budget: EUR 120 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 102 000.00

Služba Vlade Republike Slovenije za razvoj in evropsko kohezijsko politiko

Name: Služba Vlade Republike Slovenije za razvoj in evropsko kohezijsko politiko

Department: Smart Specialisation Coordination Unit

Address: Kotnikova 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.svrk@gov.si

Total budget: EUR 120 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 102 000.00

Provincia Autonoma di Trento

Name: Provincia Autonoma di Trento

Department: Division for Education, University and Research

Address: Via G Gilli 3, 38121 Trento, Italy

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.provincia.tn.it

Total budget: EUR 120 800.00

ERDF budget: EUR 102 680.00

Hub Innovazione Trentino

Name: Hub Innovazione Trentino

Department: -

Address: PIAZZA GIANNANTONIO MANCI - Fraz. POVO 17, 38123 Trento, Italy

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.trentinoinnovation.eu/

Total budget: EUR 222 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 188 700.00

Fondazione Cluster Tecnologie per le Smart Cities&Communities di Regione Lombardia

Name: Fondazione Cluster Tecnologie per le Smart Cities&Communities di Regione Lombardia

Department: -

Address: Via Lecco 61, 20871 Vimercate, Italy

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.clusterscclombardia.it/en

Total budget: EUR 165 800.00

ERDF budget: EUR 140 930.00

Poly4EmI hosts by Anteja ECG d.o.o

Name: Poly4EmI hosts by Anteja ECG d.o.o

Department: -

Address: c/o. Anteja ECG Lambergajeva 8, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.anteja-ecg.com

Total budget: EUR 176 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 149 600.00

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Project name (EN): Smart Specialisation Strategies to build an Innovation model for Alp Clusters

Project acronym: S3-4AlpClusters

Project start date: 2016-11-01

Project end date: 2019-04-30

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 521 964.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 929 500.00

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 85.00%

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 1 929 500.00.

Documents

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Websites / webtools / webforums / cooperative platforms

Link to S3-4AlpClusters youtube channel

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Website / webtool / webforum / cooperative platform

Data source: https://www.alpine-space.eu/projects/s3-4alpclusters/en/home

Publication date: 2020-01-27

Document date: 2019-04-30

Languages: en

Attachment link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXf4dSJMZiTRCSSmaEGmMNg

Link to project´s outputs

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Website / webtool / webforum / cooperative platform

Data source: https://www.alpine-space.eu/projects/s3-4alpclusters/en/home

Publication date: 2020-01-27

Document date: 2019-04-30

Languages: en

Attachment link: https://www.alpine-space.eu/project/s3-4alpclusters/

Books

Smart Specialisation Strategies with Smart Clusters - A New Approach to Generating Transformative Activities

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Book

Data source: https://www.alpine-space.eu/projects/s3-4alpclusters/en/home

Publication date: 2020-01-27

Document date: 2019-04-01

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Videos / films

S3-4AlpClusters Interview of Prof. Dominique Foray, EPFL

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.alpine-space.eu/projects/s3-4alpclusters/en/home

Publication date: 2020-01-30

Document date: 2017-01-01

Languages: en

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2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB Alpine Space

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2023-08-11

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64 / 64 (100%)

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752 / 752 (100%)

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Smart Specialisation Strategies to build an Innovation model for Alp Clusters

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