Learning corner
Useful documents to complement your knowledge on the Smart Specialisation approach.
Smart Specialisation framework and guidelines
Open online course
The online course explores Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) design phases, tailoring them to each territory. It covers 7 modules, sharing guidance, methods, and practical examples from the Enlargement and Neighbourhood region.
S3 thematic publications
Publications supporting Smart Specialisation at territorial level.
Region-wide reports
Interactive IT tools
Visualisation of collaboration networks and regional maps relevant for Smart Specialisation.
Eastern Partnership (EaP) S3 collaboration networks
This tool visualises the collaboration networks of Eastern Partnership actors as identified by co-authored scientific publications, patents with joint application and joint participation in European research and innovation projects.
Eastern Partnership (EaP) S3 maps
This tool presents the number and relative distribution, by science and technology preliminary Smart Specialisation domains, of the Eastern Partnership countries’ scientific publications, patents and European research and innovation projects.
Western Balkans S3 collaboration networks
This tool illustrates the collaboration networks of Western Balkans actors as identified by co-authored scientific publications, patents with joint application and joint participation in European research and innovation projects as well as in Creative Europe projects.
Western Balkans S3 maps
This tool displays the number and relative distribution, by science and technology preliminary Smart Specialisation domains, of the Western Balkans economies’ scientific publications, patents and European research and innovation projects.
