58 4. 3. Participation of quadruple helix stakeholders...59 4. 4. Monitoring, evaluation and review system...
Moreover, the European commission has made smart specialisation a prior condition for investment in research and innovation cofinanced by European funds.
Moreover, the Digital Strategy of Catalonia for 2020 establishes the framework for investment and action in the ICT field.
the presence in international value chains, cluster initiatives and the history and potential for cooperation amongst stakeholders (from both the inter-sector and intrasector perspectives).
opportunities and threats of the Catalan economy taking into account the different sectors and technological capabilities.
This analysis identifies three main vectors that provide the structure for the activities that will enable the Catalan economy to successfully tackle the major social and economic challenges of the 21st century:
which R&i generates economic opportunities and direct benefits for both individuals and society as a whole. 3. The global challenges posed by climate change, the impact of human activity and shortages of natural resources.
Catalonia is a country with an industrial base and an open, competitive and sustainable economy that combines talent, creativity, a diversified business fabric and its own excellent research system within the framework of a dynamic
The country is home to both multinational enterprises and local companies, both consolidated industries that have become international leaders and emerging technological sectors.
and to reorient the Catalan economy towards a growth model that is smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive.
internationalisation and the reorientation of consolidated sectors towards activities with greater added value To promote new emerging economic activities through research
internationalisation and entrepreneurship Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4 Leading sectors Emerging activities Crosscutting enabling technologies Innovation environment Strategic objectives Pillars Pillar
2 identifies new economic opportunities in emerging sectors, based on technological capabilities (new activities generated through technological change and cutting-edge innovation) and the synergies between related sectors.
and generating new scientific, technological and economic opportunities. Finally, Pillar 4 focuses on improving the innovation environment.
RIS3CAT Structure: Pillars and Tools The strategy seeks to combine R&i tools consolidated in Catalonia with new instruments
in order to promote major collaborative initiatives involving quadruple helix stakeholders (R&i system, companies, government and innovation users).
R&i system stakeholders will gradually define the smart specialisation of Catalonia. Although the RIS3CAT strategy is led by the Government,
research and innovation stakeholders play the main role in its development. RIS3CAT governance establishes a results-oriented, continuous monitoring,
públiques Digital agenda Entrepreneurship Eco-innovation (green economy) Non-technological innovation Training and talent Tools Leading sectors Emerging activities Crosscutting enabling technologies
Innovation environment Pillar 1 Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4 Public policies This document is divided into four sections.
and innovation environment) so as to advance towards achieving the four strategic objectives that will make Vision 2020 a reality in Catalonia.
-Analysis of the Catalan economy: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. -Analysis of the leading sectors and capacities in crosscutting enabling technologies.
-Process of drafting RIS3CAT. -RIS3CAT Action Plan (document at the draft stage in January 2014.
Europe 2020 The European economies face major challenges, in both the short and long terms. The immediate priority is a return to growth and job creation,
whilst the mid-and long-term challenges include increasing global competition, population ageing, climate change and pressure on resources, particularly the gradual depletion and rising prices of fossil fuels.
Figure 1. Global Challenges Facing the European Economies Budgetary consolidation and structural reforms are necessary conditions to ensure the competitiveness of the European economies,
but they are not sufficient. The European union (EU) response to the major challenges posed takes the form of the Europe 2020 Strategy
and at least another one out of four is associated in services that depend on industry as supplier or client.
The nature of industry is changing as a consequence of competition from the emerging nations, rising transport costs, increasing energy and raw material prices, technological advances, shorter production cycles,
and demand for customised products and services and more environmentally-friendly products. The concept of innovation is also developing
in a context in which the information and communication technologies (ICT), eco-innovation and key enabling technologies (KETS) are all changing companies'business strategies and models and the way in
companies must adapt to the new environment, engaging in open innovation and creating value by improving
and generating new processes, products and services. Europe 2020 Job creation and poverty reduction More efficient investment in researchand innovation Promoting a lowcarbon economy and competitiveindustry 1. Framework 12 Within this framework, Innovation Union, one of the seven
flagship initiatives in the Europe 2020 Strategy establishes that Research and Innovation (R&i) will be the main driver behind the economic transformation of the production fabric,
Open innovation and cooperation amongst the quadruple helix stakeholders (universities, industry, governments and innovation users) is key to generating new opportunities,
-Support for financial instruments to boost private investment and multiply the effects generated by public funds.
over the 2014-2020 period the structural funds will provide an essential tool for reorienting the European economies,
low energy-intensive economy in all sectors. 5. Promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management. 6. Protecting the environment
and promoting resource efficiency. 7. Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructure. 8. Promoting employment
Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders and efficient public administration. 1. Framework 15 Moreover
SME competitiveness and promoting a low-carbon and low energy-intensive economy (thematic objectives 1, 2, 3 and 4),
and energyintensive economy in all sectors 5. To promote climate change adaptation and risk prevention and management 6. To protect the environment
and promote resource efficiency 8. To promote employment and support labour mobility 7. To promote sustainable transport
and fish-farming 1. Framework 16 A new element introduced into cohesion policy for the 2014-2020 period is the requirement to make smart specialisation a prior condition for investment in research
in order to ensure the coherence of investment in research and innovation and to optimise the impact on economic and social development in the regions and in Europe as a whole.
and fragmentation. 4. Collaborative leadership, involving all quadruple helix stakeholders in efficient innovation systems that generate synergies between financing instruments (European, state and regional).
to 1. Framework 17 resolve any coordination problems that may prevent emerging trends from becoming real, solid drivers for economic growth.
and research and innovation (both technological and non-technological) investments and activities planned for the 2014-2020 period,
International value Clusters chains Stakeholder cooperation RIS3S promote economic and knowledgespecialisations adaptedto the potential for innovation in each region, based on its assets and capacities.
which is the Catalan Government's roadmap for relaunching the economy and reorienting the production sector towards a smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive economic model.
employment and training, social cohesion, innovation and knowledge, entrepreneurism, internationalisation and the green economy. Within the ECAT 2020 framework and based on a shared vision of the country towards the year 2020, RIS3CAT promotes:
-Cooperation amongst the quadruple helix stakeholders to generate new opportunities for the creation of wealth
Government needs to base its actions on criteria of efficacy and efficiency and providing new solutions to current demands.
2. Strategy design based on evidence and prior agreements. 1. Framework 19 3. Government leadership and interdepartmental coordination. 4. The participation of R&i stakeholders and companies. 5
and coordinated by a Steering committee formed by representatives from the ministries of Economy and Knowledge and Business and Labour (see Section 4, Governance).
opportunities and threats to the Catalan economy based on SWOT analyses carried out previously in Catalonia and on
which there is broad agreement amongst stakeholders in the research and innovation system. The participatory process that took place in 2008 and 1. European commission methodology 2. Prior evidence
and consensus 5. Coordination with State and EU policies 3. Government leadership and interdepartmental coordination 4. Cooperation with other regions 6. Participation of R&i stakeholders R&i
In July 2013, an initial draft of the RIS3CAT strategy document was submitted to stakeholders and civil society in general in an online public consultation process.
see the document Process of Drafting RIS3CAT. 2. Structure 2. Structure 22 2. 1. Vision 2020 As can be observed from the description of the distinctive characteristics of the Catalan economy and the analysis of its strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats (see the document Analysis of the Catalan economy: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats), the Catalan economy is diversified highly
and open with a large industrial base. Within a context of globalisation and recession, the Catalan production system is undergoing a process of structural change:
Within this context, the research and innovation system and cooperation amongst the different stakeholders (research centres, technology centres, knowledge-intensive industrial and service companies engineering, design, etc. administrations and users
Analysis of the Catalan economy has led to the identification of three key vectors that will enable Catalonia to successfully tackle the great social
not only economic opportunities, but also direct benefits for individuals and society as a whole. 2. Structure 23 3. The third vector is the firm commitment to transforming the Catalan economy towards a green economy.
In response to the global challenges caused by climate change, the impact of human activity and scarcity of natural resources,
the green economy offers promising niches for specialisation and generates opportunities to improve and enhance efficiency in all economic sectors.
Figure 7. Vectors Driving the Transformation of the Catalan Economy The shared vision for the country towards 2020 takes into account all these elements.
Vision 2020 Catalonia is a country with an industrial base and an open, competitive and sustainable economy that combines talent, creativity, a diversified business fabric and its own excellent research system
within the framework of a dynamic, enterprising and inclusive society. The country is home to both multinational enterprises and local companies
both consolidated industries that have become international leaders and emerging technological sectors. 2. Structure 24 2. 2. Strategic Objectives In order to advance towards Vision 2020,
RIS3CAT establishes four strategic objectives: 1. To enhance the competitiveness of the business fabric by improving the efficiency of production processes,
promoting internationalisation and reorienting established sectors towards activities with greater added value. 2. To promote new emerging economic activities through research,
internationalisation and entrepreneurship. Each of these objectives corresponds to a pillar of action. 2. 3. Pillars of Action RIS3CAT is structured into four pillars of action,
-Pillar 4. Innovation environment. 2. Structure 25 Figure 8. Relationship Between Strategic Objectives and Pillars Pillar 1 To modernise the business fabric by improving the efficiency of production processes,
internationalisation and the reorientation of consolidated sectors towards activities with greater added value To promote new emerging economic activities through research
internationalisation and entrepreneurship Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4 Leading sectors Emerging activities Crosscutting enabling technologies Innovation environment Strategic objectives Pillars Figure
as in all other developed countries, is more than ever before closely interrelated with production services.
The three vectors that drive the transformation of the Catalan economy (industrial tradition quality of life and the green economy) and the implementation of the seven criteria listed below enables the identification of seven leading sectors in
which Catalonia has competitive advantages, critical mass and future opportunities. 1. Critical mass in different sectors, measured in terms of number of companies, employment and gross added value,
taking into account that the available statistical classifications do not always reflect the changing reality of business strategies. 2. Internationalisation,
4. Potential to generate new economic activity and employment, based on such factors as intensive use of labour and current growth of leading companies. 5. Global sector trends (estimates of world demand, supply, prices, Community policies, etc.)
to analyse future potential. 6. Tradition of cooperation amongst quadruple helix innovation stakeholders, evaluated according to several indicators:
technology transfer, formalised clusters, expenditure on innovation, etc. 2. Structure 27 Figures 10 and 11 present, schematically, the seven major leading sectors (food, energy and resources
and promoting new economic opportunities in emerging sectors based on technological capabilities (new activities generated by technological change and the latest innovations) and synergies between related sectors (between a firmly established branch and a new
RIS3CAT includes formulae to provide tools to explore new economic activities based on a market opportunity, a technological need or new knowledge generated through cooperation by stakeholders in different sectors.
The process of drawing up RIS3CAT revealed several areas of emerging activity, such as mobile applications, printed electronics and biomass.
Creative and cultural industries and key services for Catalonia, such as tourism and sport. 2. Structure 29 2. 3. 3. Crosscutting Enabling Technologies (Pillar 3) Crosscutting enabling
The technical know-how and capabilities of technology and research centres play a leading role in the emergence of new economic activities,
Advanced manufacturing 2. Structure 30 2. 3. 4. Innovation Environment (Pillar 4) The competitiveness of companies (particularly SMES,
and its dissemination in the economic system are, therefore, key to the competitiveness of companies in a given territory.
RIS3CAT identifies and strengthens those public policies that most directly affect the quality of the innovation environment. 3. Tools
in order to match technology supply and demand. As a result the R&i system fosters the evolution of the economic base towards activities that generate greater added value, wealth and employment.
and support and promote cooperation amongst stakeholders in the research and innovation system, enhance the competitiveness of the production system
-R&i as a driver for economic growth. -Quadruple helix public-private cooperation. -Critical mass. -International competitive advantage.
Innovative public procurement Specialisation and territorial competitiveness projects (PECT) Public policies Digital agenda Entrerpreneurship Eco-innovation (green economy) Non-technological innovation
Training and talent Tools Pillar 1 Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4 Emerging activities Crosscutting enabling technologies Leading sectors Innovation environment 3. Tools
-Generation of new opportunities for economic activity and employment. -Efficient use of resources (green economy. There follows a description of the general characteristics of each of these tools (T)
and the public policies that directly affect the innovation environment (P). 3. Tools and Policies 34 T. 1. RIS3CAT Communities RIS3CAT communities are voluntary associations of companies
and stakeholders in the Catalan R&i system that work in coincident sectors and cooperate to incorporate R&i into production activities in the leading sectors.
These communities are an essential and innovative element of RIS3CAT. As active stakeholders in the Catalan innovation ecosystem, they ensure the participation of companies and stakeholders from the system in defining
monitoring and evaluating the priorities for R&i programmes. Their multidisciplinary profile and bottom-up focus make them leading players in entrepreneurial discovery processes that lead to increasing specialisation,
ETPS are led industry forums of stakeholders that develop short-and long-term R&i agendas and European and national action plans that may be financed by either the public or the private sector.
ETPS provide external consultancy services and social connection. For its part, the objective of the Connect-EU network of groups is to safeguard the research
The fifteen Connect-EU working parties are all open groups formed by public and private stakeholders (companies, business associations, universities, etc.
and stakeholders working in Catalonia in coinciding sectors or technological spheres in order to establish the RIS3CAT process of progressive specialisation.
To promote medium-and long-term action programmes to develop joint R&d&i projects based on the detection of common opportunities
To generate new economic and job creation opportunities. Objectives 3. Tools and Policies 35 Main stakeholders Companies, business associations, cluster organisations, universities, research centres, technology centres, foundations and institutions linked to R&d&i,
associations and other organisations that are users of technology. Financing Government of Catalonia, European funds and other public/private sources of finance. 3. Tools and Policies 36 T. 2. Emerging activities RIS3CAT promotes new, emerging economic activities based on market opportunities,
technological need or new knowledge generated through cooperation amongst stakeholders from different sectors. Once identified
opportunities must be included in an action plan that establishes business initiatives to successfully capitalise on economic potential through research and the creation of emerging companies.
The emerging activities selected (no more than four in each different time period), organised into clusters, receive technical and financial support over the course of two
Clusters are established by groups of research and innovation companies and stakeholders with capacity for international leadership that present an action plan for cooperation,
innovation and investment and are engaged in emerging technological sectors or unexplored market niches. Action plans can be very different in type
Main stakeholders Business groups and research and innovation enterprises with capacity for international leadership in emerging fields of activity.
and exploitation of unexplored scientific and technological opportunities whose applicability is undefined still. This promotion takes the form of structural support for emerging processes
In the mid-and long-term, these projects may generate new economic opportunities in leading sectors
Main stakeholders Technology centres, research centres, hospitals and associated foundations, university groups and other public or not-for-profit organisations in the science and technology system, and companies.
and few platforms for technological services situated between research and industry. In this area of activity, it is necessary to review the current map of infrastructure
in order to provide the best services to stakeholders and support for processes involving valorisation and know-how transfer to companies, and industrialisation.
Support for university groups focuses on marketing their technological services and the results of their research, with the goal of promoting the third and fourth university missions,
capitalising on public investment in the research system and promoting its transfer to the economic system.
This type of infrastructure provides services to the industrial fabric at the pre-marketing stage (to obtain prototypes
and services for research and innovation to enable participation in European networks, which are becoming ever more integrated.
Financing To set the productive transfer of R&d investment in Catalonia. To provide the Catalan transfer system with specific infrastructure in accordance with companies'needs.
Main stakeholders Universities, research centres, technology centres, companies and business associations. Government of Catalonia, State, European funds and other public/private sources of finance.
The RIS3CAT strategy provides incentives to encourage business demand to adopt differential technology, that is to say, that projects driven by the production sector should take global
The transfer of scientific knowledge to the industrial sector is promoted by effective public-private cooperation between companies (local or international consortia) and scientific stakeholders.
and services with high added value that represent a substantial technological challenge and are unlikely to be completed exclusively in the private sector due to the high technology risk associated.
Business consortia and consortia in which technology stakeholders participate ensure that the challenges posed by a given critical mass can be met
Within the context of the global economy and the knowledge society, it also becomes essential to strengthen the international dimension of business innovation.
Objectives 3. Tools and Policies 40 Main stakeholders Financing Universities, research centres, Catalan public authorities, the education system, business associations and other organisations.
The investment and knowledge of universities and research and technology centres can be capitalized through technology mechanisms such as the establishment of new technology-based firms,
The valorisation of technology or the transfer of research results to the market can help to modernise the business fabric and support new emerging sectors, particularly in environments,
drawing up the technology business plan; producing prototypes and pre-series; carrying out concept or market tests;
preparing market studies, business plans and operating plans; marketing patents; etc. Financing To contribute to the growth of new emerging sectors
and the modernisation of industrial sectors established in Catalonia. To contribute to increasing the market value of research,
Main stakeholders Research centres, technology centres, hospital research and valorisation units and university groups. Government of Catalonia, State, European funds and other public/private sources of finance.
and with other stakeholders to develop business and internationalisation strategies, which often take the form of establishing international ties and relations with potential clients, partners or competitors.
-Benefitting from the opportunities offered to Catalonia by the Horizon 2020 European programme and other international and state programmes.
a range of different stakeholders (companies, technology centres, universities and R&d centres) take part in such processes,
Companies and R&d stakeholders can engage in this type of cooperation privately, but public funds are used also to cofinance collaborative and international R&i projects.
-Supporting the active participation of Catalan stakeholders and the Catalan Government in regional networks (such as ERRIN, the European Regions Research and Innovation Network) and European technology platforms.
-Training and professionalisation to enable stakeholders to work in a global environment and on international projects.
Main stakeholders Catalan public authorities, universities, research centres, technology centres, companies and business associations. Government of Catalonia, State, European funds and other public/private sources of finance.
in order to respond to citizen demands in a complex and changing society. Innovation in the public administration can be defined as the process of generating
services and management models in order to improve effectiveness, efficiency and the positive perceptions of users. Innovative public procurement is an administrative action
aimed at developing new markets by generating demand through such public procurement. The objective is to make public procurement a strategic activity to respond to the needs and challenges that face the public sector and society as a whole.
It also enables the services provided to citizens to be improved (especially in the fields of health education
and industrialisation and generating business opportunities in future sectors. Financing To increase the efficiency and quality of public services through innovation.
To offer SMES new business opportunities Objectives Main stakeholders Catalan public authorities, research centres, technology centres and companies.
) Within the framework of the Europe 2020 Strategy and the 2014-2020 cohesion policy, the European commission promotes an integrated focus on territorial development that enables territorial stakeholders to play an active role in designing
and strengthen cooperation amongst the quadruple helix stakeholders to generate innovative and original responses to needs and challenges in the territory.
-Identifying a smart specialisation opportunity based on differential assets in the territory. -A vision of future opportunity shared by stakeholders in the territory.
-The commitment to smart specialisation in the territory aligned with the RIS3CAT thematic specialisation objectives
To promote cooperation amongst quadruple helix stakeholders in the territory in order to strengthen business fabric competitiveness.
To generate new economic and job creation opportunities in the territory. Main stakeholders Local authorities, companies, business associations, cluster organisations, universities, research centres, technology centres and other bodies in the territory.
European funds and public/private sources of finance. Objectives 3. Tools and Policies 46 P. 1. Digital Agenda ICT are key tools for strategically reorienting companies
improving their competitiveness and enabling cooperation amongst stakeholders in the research and innovation system. The objective of the Digital Agenda of Catalonia for 2020,
and Europe 2020, is to generate a digital innovation hub in Catalonia to promote economic growth,
P. 1. 1. Smart Cities, Smart Regions The rapid development of the information and communication technologies makes it possible to manage cities and services for citizens in a more efficient and sustainable way
and institutions in sectors of economic activity that use advanced ICT services within their process value chains to generate added value
and develop their respective industries through cooperative projects. 3. Tools and Policies 47 P. 1. 4. SME Digitisation In order to increase the use of information and communication technologies by small and mediumsized enterprises,
and the development of new multidirectional channels to enable communication and information sharing. P. 1. 6. E-government ICT are also an essential tool for modernising the public administration.
Open government is a new way of understanding the role of citizens who, through the new communication and participation media, play an ever more active part in decision-making and the development and control of government processes.
Open government also implies making public information more freely available to facilitate decision-making and the generation of new products and services.
Objectives Main stakeholders Catalan public authorities, technology centres, companies, business associations and organisations. Government of Catalonia, State, European funds and other public/private sources of finance. 3. Tools and Policies 48 P. 2. Entrepreneurship The establishment and growth of new
companies is a source of economic development and expansion for the production system. It needs willing and competent people;
a specialised ecosystem to provide support (finance, legal advice, mentoring, acceleration, internationalisation, etc.;the promotion of entrepreneurial culture throughout society as a whole;
and a legal and regulatory framework to facilitate the creation and expansion of new companies and the exploration of new market niches, new technological opportunities and new ideas.
environment and finance; regulation; and opportunities: these are the four basic areas in which action is required to promote the founding of companies and their growth into important economic players.
Measures to support entrepreneurship are varied many and. P. 2. 1. Culture, training and talent Measures to promote entrepreneurship
and attract international entrepreneurial talent. For example: -To bring the world of business and entrepreneurship to secondary and tertiary education in order to encourage entrepreneurial vocations amongst young people.
-To improve the training received by entrepreneurs. -To raise awareness about the value of business and entrepreneurship as a source for the generation of wealth and employment.
P. 2. 2. Legal and Regulatory Framework The difficulties in establishing companies and obtaining, within a reasonable timeframe and without additional costs,
the various permits required for business activities, create a barrier to entrepreneurship. Moreover, certain regulations (on safety, labour, etc.
whose requirements increase as companies become larger, also discourage growth. RIS3CAT will help to improve this legal and regulatory framework, particularly within the Catalan Government Administration and local authorities,
P. 2. 3. Entrepreneurial and Financial Ecosystem Entrepreneurship and business growth are complex functions that require knowledge and skills both inside and outside companies.
It is also essential to develop connections amongst start-ups and between these new companies and knowledge centres, more firmly established businesses and specialist services.
and Policies 49 the density and connectivity of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and facilitating the establishment and improvement of specialised stakeholders (business angels and risk capital, consulting, technical and technological mediation services, legal advice, companies
It is vital to provide the greatest possible incentives for investment in new companies through financial instruments that reduce the risk to
New enterprises generated within existing companies or led by professionals with long experience in the particular sector of activity achieve above-average success and growth rates.
and those on vocational training programmes that include practical training at companies to set up new enterprises.
To decrease legal barriers to entrepreneurship. To simplify legal and contractual procedures for entrepreneurship in knowledge centres.
To increase connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. To improve the opportunities for newly established companies to obtain financing.
To mobilise private financing for new business initiatives. To make public investment in the research system profitable.
Objectives Main stakeholders Catalan public authorities, companies, business associations, financial institutions, science and technology parks and the education system.
Government of Catalonia, State, European funds and other public/private sources of finance. 3. Tools and Policies 50 P. 3. Eco-innovation (Innovation at the Service
of the Green Economy) Eco-innovation includes all innovations that reduce the use of natural resources and emissions of hazardous or pollutant substances over the entire life cycle of products and processes.
-Economic (reduction in the costs of energy and raw materials through more efficient use of resources, the creation of opportunities in new markets and the generation of new jobs linked to the green economy.
There are many different measures to promote the transition towards a green economy: -Technical and financial support for research and development, pilot tests and dissemination and marketing of sustainable technologies, products and services (for example, technologies to improve water, energy and waste management,
to reduce emissions or to create new recycled materials with low environmental impact). -Promotion of the efficient resource use and pollution reduction through dissemination and training.
and know-how exchanges amongst stakeholders in the environmental and energy industries. -Support for ICT uses that benefit the green economy (smart electricity networks and transport systems.
-Guidance for companies to promote more efficient use of resources and reductions in pollution and greenhouse gas emissions (ecodesign, innovative clean technologies, improved technologies, processes, etc..
-Support for systemic eco-innovations featuring global solutions based on innovative new business models (smart cities, sustainable mobility, industrial symbiosis, models based on pay per use
-Support for regulations and standards that incentivise eco-innovative products, services and technologies. For example, through the application of best available technologies and the EU's REACH Regulations.
-Introduction of innovative and sustainable public procurement programmes and systems for ecolabelling and certifying products and services.
and services (tax reductions, vouchers and programmes to increase consumers'knowledge and awareness about ecoinnovative products and services,
Objectives Main stakeholders Catalan public authorities, universities, companies, business associations, organisations and research and technology centres.
flexibility in work time management and opening up to new markets or responding to new social needs is key to generating new business opportunities and,
and process challenges, enables companies to make strategic and structural changes that can generate new business opportunities.
or the necessary tools to adapt to a rapidly changing, ever more competitive environment. In response to this, the Government promotes strategies to foster cooperation between companies in the framework of clusters and strategic plans.
Direct foreign investment has traditionally been an important source of innovation and improved productivity in Catalonia,
and potential creators of international enterprises in cooperation with universities and business schools. 3. Tools and Policies 53 P. 4. 3. Social innovation Social innovation can be defined as a series of cooperation
and the construction of processes should be based on the participation of local stakeholders, empowerment and citizen engagement.
Objectives Main stakeholders Catalan public authorities, companies, business associations and organisations. Government of Catalonia, European funds and other public/private sources of finance. 3. Tools and Policies 54 P. 5. Training and Talent Within the framework of a society based on
The education system should guarantee everyone the opportunity to develop their personal capabilities, and should enable young talent to be discovered
and incorporating highly-qualified personnel into the production system are also essential requirements for strengthening the competitiveness of the Catalan economy.
P. 5. 2. English Learning English has become the language of global communication, and is present in all spheres (the economy, the media, the new technologies, higher studies, etc.).
For this reason, to improve The english skills of today's pupils is to train the workers of the future.
it is essential to ensure that the environment is favourable for R&i activities and 3. Tools and Policies 55 that research professionals can pursue attractive professional careers
Objectives Main stakeholders Universities, research centres, Catalan public authorities, the education system, business associations and other organisations.
This is one of the guiding principles underlying the RIS3CAT tools. 4. Permeability of RIS3CAT to determining factors in the environment and to the changing needs of society in general and the quadruple helix stakeholders in particular.
if necessary, of RIS3CAT programmes, initiatives, instruments and investment. 4. 1. RIS3CAT Steering committee The RIS3CAT Steering committee de RIS3CAT, established by Government Agreement of 17 december 2013,
the Directorate General for Economic policy and Promotion, attached to the Ministry of Economy and Knowledge;
the Directorate General for Research, also attached to the Ministry of Economy and Knowledge; and the Secretariat for Business and Competitiveness (Ministry of Business and Labour.
-To promote coordination and cooperation between ministries and other administrations and stakeholders in the research and innovation system in all actions related to RIS3CAT.
-To approve the RIS3CAT Communication Plan. -To share information, experiences and best practices in RIS3 with other European regions.
and reflection involving the stakeholders involved and the territory. The RIS3CAT strategy focuses on combining firmly established R&i tools with new ones in order to promote major collaborative initiatives enabling progress to be made in the field of smart specialisation in Catalonia.
The main tools established to promote cooperation amongst the quadruple helix stakeholders are the RIS3CAT communities (T. 1)
which are formed by quadruple helix stakeholders representative of a particular sector, is to develop and implement agendas for economic transformation in the leading sectors through the incorporation of R&i.
which are formed by quadruple helix stakeholders representative of a territory, is to promote medium-and long-term action programmes to develop joint R&i projects based on identifying opportunities and needs for the smart transformation of the territory.
As Figure 14 shows, the process of establishing the priority projects, both present and future,
Based on the SWOT analysis of the Catalan economy RIS3CAT defines four strategic objectives and four pillars of action that structure public policies aimed at advancing towards Vision 2020.
the RIS3CAT strategy must be permeable to determining factors in the environment and to the changing needs of research and innovation system stakeholders.
challenges) Impact on companies Quadruple helix and public-private partnerships International dimension and critical mass Process of advancing towards definition of specialisation New opportunities for economic activity
Quadruple helix stakeholders will also take part in these evaluations, which will be carried out by independent experts. 4. 4. 3. Review The RIS3CAT system of governance provides for continuous review based on the evolution of monitoring indicators and conditioning factors in the environment.
The Technical Committee is responsible for this monitoring and, when appropriate, for drafting proposals for the review of actions to be submitted to the Steering committee
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