S3: Effectiveness, Learning and the Future of Regional Innovation Policies
Sala Ambra | Innovate Area, Ground Floor
May 13, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Italian Regions discuss results, challenges, and future trajectories in the implementation of Smart Specialisation Strategies. The session privides an evidence-based assessment of what has succeeded and what has not in entrepreneurial discovery processes, data monitoring, and investment orientation. The aim is to outline operational recommendations for the next cycle of regional research and innovation policies, reinforcing the connection between S3, European platforms (e.g. STEP), and territorial ecosystems.