The EMP sets out the broad framework of the economic and innovation policy in West Flanders. Its main objective is to transform West Flemish economy from a traditional sector-based economy to a knowledge driven, cross-sectoral one.The EMP is funded with regional assests from both the Province of West Flanders and its Provincial Development Agency (POM). The EMP is owned by the Province of West Flanders and executed by the POM West Flanders.
The EMP consists of 3 strategic objectives, which were based on the macroeconomic context of the region:
1. Sustainable and highly innovative entrepreneurship
2. Human capital and inclusive employment
3. Youth
This EMP determines investment priorities of the province and also forms the basis for relevant agencies to shape provincial economic policy.
The objective which will be addressed is sustainable and highly innovative entrepreneurship, in which we will focus on the specific goal “Knowledge economy: innovation through the development of the applied R&D park West Flanders”. Within this goal, there is a focus on the development of strong and, for industry, nearby knowledge hubs, necessary to secure the future competitiveness of West Flemish companies: hereby, there is a focus on the elaboration of a cross-sectoral research centre with an international purpose and a focus on various themes and sectors such as:
• Circular materials
• Food&health
• Blue economy
• Digital transformation & Industry 4.0
• Drones
• Sustainable construction

The Programme “Innovation Ecosystem” is a significant public intervention that contributes to the implementation of the Lower Austrian Economic Strategy 2025. It is financed by the Austrian ERDF OP and co-financed by regional funds based on a multi-annual funding contract and a sound monitoring system measuring performance against strategic indicators twice a year.

It provides support for currently 4 cluster, 2 platform and 4 technopole managements, i.e. tailored facilitation of different networks, be they more business or research oriented with the common aim of initiating (collaborative) RTI projects. It is important to note that the Programme does not provide funding for projects as such. These are financed by other regional, national, or European programmes.

The implementing body of the programme is the Lower Austrian Business Agency ecoplus. Main activities are: Trend radar / identification of strategic topics; Information hub, networking of business, science, the public sector and civil society; Initiation of co-operative RTI and knowledge transfer projects including flagship projects to strengthen regional competitiveness; development/coordination of roadmaps for technology-oriented location development; Location and topic-specific communication and dissemination.

The policy responsible authority of the Tampere Regional Development Programme 2022–2025 (hereinafter the Programme) is the Council of Tampere Region. The Programme consists of five missions (cf. below) that were identified in a co-creative process to which all stakeholders of the region were invited.

1. Tampere region creates value from expertise and knowledge

2. Tampere region's businesses experience renewal and grow responsibly

3. In Tampere region, no one is excluded

4. Tampere region is a place of sustainable living and mobility

5. Tampere region gains strength through internationality



The Programme also includes the smart specialisation strategy of Tampere region, which four focus areas are:

• Responsibly renewing industries and managed sustainability breakthrough

• Smart and sustainable communities

• Wellness technologies and services

• Culture and the digital experience sector



The Finnish ERDF funding is channelled by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to regional authorities like the Council of Tampere Region. In the current programming period, there are six priority axes in the Innovation and skills in Finland 2021–2027 programme. The first priority axis is dedicated innovation (Innovative Finland), which is fully in line with the objectives of the Programme and the I-CSI EU proposal, and all projects funded by the ERDF funding allocated to Tampere region must support the Programme.

Within the San Sebastian “2030 Strategy”, Objective 5 focuses on "Economic Balance" which is to elaborate a Strategy for a more consolidated and developed Scientific and Innovative system in the city. Within objective 5, there are 5 sub-objectives: (5.1) To develop a city strategy based on Science and Innovation, (5.2) To boost Bioscience and Health Industry in the city based on the current ecosystem, the potentialities and the private-public cooperation, (5.3) To take advantage of the new opportunity scenario in the technological transformation in AI, Nanoscience, etc. (5.4) To foster advanced Entrepreneurship & employment, and (5.5), To foster a business culture/mindset change/ transformation.

This strategy is deployed through a multilevel approach:

SKILL: The development of human capital.

SCALE: The development of business projects and strengthening the business ecosystem.

CONNNECT: the development of a local and global ecosystem of collaboration between different agents.

The cross-sectorial approach has the potential to merge new technologies such as AI or Nanoscience with sectors such as Biosciences has potential, making it a great option to tackle new challenges.

AP Vojvodina’s Development Plan for 2023-2030 is hierarchically the highest planning document of AP Vojvodina. The primary purpose is to adjust the structure of public expenditures to the priority development goals. The intention is to stimulate development in the following areas: spatial planning and development, agriculture, water management, forestry, hunting and fishing, tourism, environmental protection, industry and crafts, road, river and railway traffic, education, sports, culture, health and social protection, public information, energy, economic development and development of local self-governments and institutions.
The development plan of Vojvodina is harmonized with the national and European strategic framework, and the forces of development of Vojvodina are especially harmonized with the forces of sustainable development of the Agenda 2030 of the United Nations as well as with the Sustainable Goals.
Key to achieving the goals set by the Development Plan is the commitment of responsible institutions, inter-sectoral co-operation and co-ordination of sectoral policies. The analysis of the situation, which is the foundation for drafting the plan, was carried out by experts and verified through consultations with the general public, and it pertains to more than 20 of the most significant topics.
The development process of AP Vojvodina Development Plan was based on the principles of publicity and partnership, but also transparency and participation.

“The European Funds for Warmia and Mazury program for 2021-2027” is a response to the challenges diagnosed in the "Warminsko-Mazurskie 2030" strategy, consisting of EU policies (including the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region) and Poland's strategic development directions. The main objective is to transform the region while providing space for its development, security and prosperity of its inhabitants. The programme implements the 5 objectives of the Cohesion Policy financed by the ERDF and ESF+:
-A more competitive and smarter Europe
-A greener, low-carbon and transitioning to a zero-carbon economy and a resilient Europe
-A better connected Europe
-A Europe with a stronger social dimension, more inclusive and implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights
-A Europe closer to citizens

The program consists of 12 priorities:
1. Economy
2. Environment
3. Urban mobility
4. Regional mobility
5. Education and competencies ERDF
6. Education and competencies ESF+
7. Labor market
8. Inclusion and integration ERDF
9. Inclusion and integration ESF+
10. Health
11. Tourism and culture
12. Urban development

The program is worth €1,785,884,688.

The Emilia-Romagna S3 2021-2027 was designed taking into consideration the results of the previous programming period (2014-2020). This means that the evolution of technology, of the production and research regional ecosystem are prioritised, taking into account the new global challenges as highlighted by the objectives of the new EU Cohesion Policy 2021-2027 and the Agenda 2030.

For these reasons, the S3 2021-2027 is not a simple revision, but it is a new approach to smart specialisation. We need to take into consideration not only the need of competitiveness of industries and clusters, but using research and innovation regional policies as an instrument to face the big challenges of our time.

S3 2021-2027 defines the priorities according to the following key challenges: sustainability, digitalisation, social inclusion, well-being and quality of life, safety, transformation of the public administration, through the identification of cross-sectoral priority thematic areas.

It is based on 8 regional specialisation production systems: Agrifood, Building and Construction, Mechatronics and Motor Engineering, Health and Wellness Industries, Cultural and Creative Industries, Tourism, Energy and Sustainable Development, Innovation in Services.

In addition, it identifies additional productive areas with high development potential, specifically Aerospace and Complex and Critical Infrastructures. Moreover, it focuses on the role of innovator of the public administration.

The S3 Bremen has a focus on societal challenges: climate change, industrial transition, demographic change, digital transformation. It defines strategic goals in 5 Key innovation fields, each addressing one or more of these challenges and combining several of the key sectors and key enabling technologies that are strong in the Bremen region:
- Sustainable management and resource efficiency
- Connected and adaptive Industry
- Mobility of the future
- Intelligent services
- Digital transformation

The main focus lies on 6 Key sectors that play a special role in the Bremen innovation system: Aerospace, Automotive, Maritime, Food and beverage, Energy, Health.
And the 7 Key enabling technologies and innovation enablers, that are strongly developing in Bremen:
- Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Metrology and Simulation
- Biotechnology
- Automated systems and robotics
- Lightweight construction and additive manufacturing
- Hydrogen technologies
- New work and organizational structures

Operational goals of the innovation strategy include:
- Fostering cluster organisations and networks
- Funding of research and innovation especially in SMEs
- Fostering transfer especially through technology centres, e.g. ECOMAT; Digital Hub Industry, Food Hub
- Training Skilled labour forces in the transformation process of companies
- Support internationalisation and interregional cooperation
- Place-based marketing and branding