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Support to the management of the Smart Specialization Community of Practice_Crete Assignment

Posted on Jan 13, 2025

1637654740 S3Strategy 3

OPIX is a key participant in the consortium behind the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) Community of Practice, an initiative funded by the European Commission to strengthen national and regional Smart Specialisation Strategies for research and innovation. These strategies help European regions and Member States identify and leverage their unique competitive advantages.

The Community of Practice fosters collaboration by organizing events, energizing working groups, and providing targeted technical assistance for S3 strategy development and implementation. It also offers analytical expertise to refine the S3 concept and manages the S3 Thematic Platforms (TSSPs), coordinating Steering Committee meetings, supporting thematic partnerships, and ensuring platform effectiveness. Additionally, the consortium oversees the development of a new S3 website, including content migration from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) platform, and drives engagement through active social media management, knowledge sharing, and communication activities.
OPIX plays a pivotal role in the S3 Community of Practice, offering on-demand analytical support to advance the S3 concept at the European Commission's request. Key to this effort is the creation and coordination of an S3 Expert Group, made up of top experts in S3 and innovation policy, along with distinguished academics. This group acts as a think tank to refine the S3 concept, ensuring its continued relevance in European innovation strategies. Their work leads to actionable policy recommendations that help shape the future of European Cohesion Policy, supporting regional growth and competitiveness.

 

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