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Transformative innovation for climate change adaptation

On 27 November 2024, Arnault Morisson, thematic expert for a Smarter Europe from the Policy Learning Platform participated to the peer review “Transformative Innovation for Climate Change Adaptation (CCA)”, organised by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) for the city of Turku, Finland.
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Islands: testbeds of innovation?

Cohesion policy strives to ensure equal development possibilities for EU countries and regions. However, islands face unique challenges. In this article, you'll find various opportunities for how islands can foster their strength.
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Interreg Europe as connector for cooperation on cohesion policy priorities

On a webinar held on 16 May 2024, the S3 Community of Practice invited Interreg Europe representatives to share insights on how to use the programme to strengthen cooperation across Europe.
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DG Research launch call for greening the health sector via Pre-Commercial Procurement

The European Commission DG for Research and Innovation has launched a call for proposals for Pre-Commercial Procurements (PCP). Applications can be submitted by 26 November 2024.
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Beyond mission washing: Advocating for challenge-driven policies

European regions are increasingly adopting regional mission approaches to address pressing societal challenges.
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Innovation Procurement – a powerful public policy tool

The European Commission defines Innovation procurement as “any procurement that buys the p
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Regional trends for growth: focus on rural areas

Take a look at the recently published report on the European Commission: Regional Trends for Growth and Convergence in the European Union. 
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Smart Specialisation Community of Practice

The Smart Specialisation Community of Practice (S3 CoP) has been launched by DG REGIO to support the EU Cohesion Policy for the 2021-
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Regional Innovation Valleys: Calls for proposals opening

The European Commission together with the European Committee of the Regions have launched a new initiative: Regional Innovation Valleys. Read about the initiative and call.
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Multi-Level Governance: Synergies between Cohesion Policy and Horizon Europe

Read the key learnings of the online discussion on the topic of Multi-level governance: Synergies between Cohesion Policy and Horizon Europe on 21 April 2023.
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EDIHs: implementation challenges

On 10 March 2023, the Policy Learning Platform hosted an online discussion with around 20 policy makers from across Europe to discuss the challenges of implementing European Digital Innovation Hubs on the ground.
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Interregional Innovation Investments: the Work Programme is out

Read about the Interregional Innovation Investment Instrument and how it can boost interregional investments in companies that are bringing innovative products to market at high levels of technological readiness.
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European Research Area: setting up thematic partnerships

Learn about the establishment and funding of European partnerships and their benefits for regional innovation stakeholders.
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Innovation for the Green Transition

The Joint Research Centre has recently published two reports that illustrate how five European regions are using S3 to promote the green transition. Explore them in this article.
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Industry 5.0 - A Transformative Vision for Europe

Take a look at how Industry 5.0 offers a transformative vision for the future of Europe and how it aims to build on and integrate existing European policies.
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Annual conference: European Clusters Collaboration Platform

Explore the annual conference of the European Clusters Collaboration Platform, taking place in Prague on 26 and 27 September.
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Handbook of service design by Innovation Agencies

Take a look at the recently published handbook of service design by the Innovation Agencies to learn about examples of services that can be offered by national or regional innovation agencies to design or implement innovation support programmes.
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The design and implementation of mission-oriented innovation policies

Read about the design and implementation of mission-oriented innovation policies for the next EU research and innovation programme for 2021-2027.
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Technology Foresight: key takeaways

On 25 February 2022, the Policy Learning Platform hosted an online discussion on Technology Foresight. Explore the article and get inspired!
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The role of spaces for innovation: key learnings

How can physical spaces be an anchor for innovation? Read more about it in this article!
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