STOA Workshop New technologies and Regional Policy Towards the next Cohesion Policy framework Industrial policy and investments for growth Brussels, 16 October 2017 Dana Eleftheriadou Policy Coordinator DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable Industry A renewed EU industrial Policy Strategy Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable industry
A comprehensive industrial policy strategy, that: empowers industries to create jobs and growth, defends its regions and workers most affected by industrial change and both reinforces and protects Europe's leadership, competitiveness and technological cutting-edge.
The responsibility for making this strategy fully operational is a shared one, relying on the efforts, cooperation and ownership of the EU institutions, Member States, regions and most importantly on the active role of the industry itself.
Making Europe s industry stronger: Key initiatives Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable Industry
Support industrial modernisation in Europe through smart specialisation and inter-regional cooperation along EU value chains Facilitate the development of a pipeline of investment projects
Thematic Areas Advanced manufacturing for energy applications 3D Printing Innovative use of non-food biomass Efficient & Sustainable Manufacturing Nano-Enabled Products Industry 4.0 Textile Innovation Medical Technology Sports Innovation Photonics Digitalisation and Safety for Tourism
64 regions involved (so far) Regions that participate in 5 or more partnerships in GREEN Regions that participate in 2 to 4 partnerships in YELLOW Regions that participate in 1 partnership in ORANGE
www.clustercollaboration.eu
share smart specialisation & cluster experience exchange ideas about future actions for smart interregional collaboration learn about novel ways of supporting innovation, accelerating industrial modernisation & SME growth provide input for the next European Industry Day (February 2018) Register ec.europa.eu/grow-your-region
www.digitallytransfrormyourregion.eu Objectives Help European cities to become smarter, greener, cleaner ecosystems, thus better places to live How: Put advanced technologies at the service of citizens and promote social innovation Transform production and services to boost productivity, growth and jobs Create and attract digital talents and entrepreneurs Investments in critical infrastructures, technologies, open data. 14
What will winning cities gain? Free of charge, tailored advice and support from high level experts, all in your own language. A powerful smart strategic plan addressing economic growth and social welfare, tailored to your particular needs. A strong community of local stakeholders engaged in the digital transformation Networking with other like-minded cities in Europe Access to European networks and platforms 15
Further reading & contact: Digital transformation of industry and enterprises: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/industry/digital-transformation_en https://ec.europa.eu/growth/industry/digital-transformation/role-cities-regions_en The Digital Cities Challenge (NEW as of 10 October 2017): http://www.digitallytransformyourregion.eu/ Reports of the Strategic Policy Forum on Digital Entrepreneurship: Blueprint for cities and regions as launch-pads for digital transformation http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/digital-economy/entrepreneurship/strategic-policyforum/index_en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/growth/toolsdatabases/newsroom/cf/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=8820&lang=en&title=blueprint-for-cities-and-regionsas-launch-pads-for-digital-transformation Thank you! Iordana.eleftheriadou@ec.europa.eu