4. 3. Participation of quadruple helix stakeholders...59 4. 4. Monitoring, evaluation and review system...
Commission has made smart specialisation a prior condition for investment in research and innovation cofinanced by European funds.
Catalonia for 2020 establishes the framework for investment and action in the ICT field The RIS3 methodology establishes that strategic prioritisation should be based on
potential for cooperation amongst stakeholders (from both the inter-sector and intra -sector perspectives RIS3CAT was formulated in accordance with in depth analysis of the strengths
weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the Catalan economy taking into account the different sectors and technological capabilities.
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
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
sustainable economy that combines talent, creativity, a diversified business fabric and its own excellent research system within the framework of a dynamic, enterprising and
The country is home to both multinational enterprises and local companies, both consolidated industries that have become international leaders and
and to reorient the Catalan economy towards a growth model that is smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive
To promote new emerging economic activities through research and innovation to create and develop new market niches
promotion of innovation, internationalisation and entrepreneurship Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4 Leading sectors Emerging activities
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.
system 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, evaluation and review system for the objectives
ï§Entrepreneurship ï§Eco-innovation green economy ï§Non-technological innovation ï§Training and talent
Tools Leading sectors Emerging activities Crosscutting enabling technologies Innovation environment Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4pillar 1
Public policies This document is divided into four sections. The first places the RIS3CAT strategy within
-cutting technologies and innovation environment) so as to advance towards achieving the four strategic objectives that will make â€oevision 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
The European economies face major challenges, in both the short and long terms. The immediate priority is a return to growth and job creation,
challenges include increasing global competition, population ageing, climate change and pressure on resources, particularly the gradual depletion and rising prices of fossil
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
industry, and at least another one out of four is associated in services that depend on industry as supplier or client.
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
which they innovate. In order to compete in a global market, 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 low -carbon economy and competitive industry
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, leading to the
stakeholders (universities, industry, governments and innovation users) is key to generating new opportunities, creating wealth and employment and providing a
response to the major social challenges 1. 1. 2. Horizon 2020 Horizon 2020, the European Union†s framework programme that will provide support
-Support for financial instruments to boost private investment and multiply the effects generated by public funds
European economies, focusing on the following thematic objectives 1. Strengthening research, technological development and innovation
4. Supporting the shift towards a low-carbon, low energy-intensive economy in all sectors
6. Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency 7. Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network
Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders and efficient public administration 1. Framework 15
and low energy-intensive economy (thematic objectives 1, 2, 3 and 4), and at least 20%on Objective 4
-intensive 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
requirement to make smart specialisation a prior condition for investment in research and innovation cofinanced by European funds
in order to ensure the coherence of investment in research and innovation and to optimise the impact on economic and social development in the
4. Collaborative leadership, involving all quadruple helix stakeholders in efficient innovation systems that generate synergies between financing instruments
real, solid drivers for economic growth Figure 5. Parameters for Defining RIS3 Choices Governments are required to draw up a document setting out their regional strategies
and research and innovation (both technological and non-technological) investments and activities planned for the 2014-2020 period,
Stakeholder cooperation RIS3S promote economic and knowledgespecialisations adapted to the potential for innovation in each region, based on its assets and capacities
economy and reorienting the production sector towards a smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive economic model
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 and employment and to provide a
response to the challenges facing society In a context characterised by public spending restraints, in order to respond to new
efficiency and providing new solutions to current demands. To this end, RIS3CAT promotes a crosscutting vision that seeks synergies and complementarities between
4. The participation of R&i stakeholders and companies 5. Coordination with State and EU policies
formed by representatives from the ministries of Economy and Knowledge and Business and Labour (see Section 4, Governance.
The starting-point was an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, 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
stakeholders R&i System Companies Administrationusers Contributions Contributions Contributions The initial version of the document was
stakeholders and civil society in general in an online public consultation process. This consultation attracted considerable participation (176 contributions), mainly from the
economy and the analysis of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (see the document â€oeanalysis of the Catalan economy:
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threatsâ€), 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:
on the one hand, the business fabric is being destroyed, and the resulting job losses are causing high social and economic
different stakeholders (research centres, technology centres, knowledge-intensive industrial and service companies †engineering, design, etc. †administrations and
Analysis of the Catalan economy has led to the identification of three key vectors that will enable Catalonia to successfully tackle the great social and economic challenges of
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
2. To promote new emerging economic activities through research, creativity and innovation in order to create and exploit new market niches
towards the promotion of innovation, internationalisation and entrepreneurship Each of these objectives corresponds to a pillar of action
-Pillar 4. Innovation environment 2. Structure 25 Figure 8. Relationship Between Strategic Objectives and Pillars
To promote new emerging economic activities through research and innovation to create and develop new market niches
promotion of innovation, internationalisation and entrepreneurship Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4 Leading sectors Emerging activities
Innovation environment Strategic objectives Pillars Figure 9. RIS3CAT Structure: Four Interrelated Pillars These four pillars are described as follows
production services. Moreover, Catalonia enjoys competitive advantages in certain industries (such as tourism, health and culture) that represent significant added value
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
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
promoting new economic opportunities in emerging sectors based on technological capabilities (new activities generated by technological change and the latest
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
Creative and cultural industries and key services for Catalonia, such as tourism and sport 2. Structure
role in the emergence of new economic activities, improving the efficiency of production processes and reorienting the production system towards segments of greater added
2. 3. 4. Innovation Environment (Pillar 4 The competitiveness of companies (particularly SMES, which often lack the capacity to
and its dissemination in the economic system are therefore, key to the competitiveness of companies in a given territory.
the innovation environment 3. Tools and Policies 3. Tools and Policies 32 RIS3CAT identifies the tools that enable direct action to be taken in order to match
technology supply and demand. As a result, the R&i system fosters the evolution of the
cooperation amongst stakeholders in the research and innovation system, enhance the competitiveness of the production system and find solutions to respond to new needs
-R&i as a driver for economic growth -Quadruple helix public-private cooperation -Critical mass -International competitive advantage
economy ï§Non-technological innovation ï§Training and talent Tools Pillar 1 Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4
-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.
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, as
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
In the Horizon 2020 programme, 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 and
all open groups formed by public and private stakeholders (companies, business associations universities, etc. that are representative of the outstanding science and technology sectors in
ï§To group together R&d&i companies and stakeholders working in Catalonia in coinciding sectors or technological spheres in order to establish the RIS3CAT process of progressive specialisation
detection of common opportunities and needs that are key to the economic transformation of the
ï§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
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),
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
Government of Catalonia, European funds and other public/private sources of finance Objectives 3. Tools and Policies
technological opportunities whose applicability is undefined still. This promotion takes the form of structural support for emerging processes and the construction of capabilities related to basic
opportunities in leading sectors or generate new emerging activities Financing ï§To establish a broad base of excellent science and technological resources and capacities
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 Government of Catalonia, European funds, State and other public/private sources of finance
platforms for technological services situated between research and industry. In this area of activity it is necessary to review the current map of infrastructure and science and technology platforms in
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 The RIS3CAT framework supports platforms specifically designed to implement the technologies
provides services to the industrial fabric at the pre-marketing stage (to obtain prototypes and pre
Incentives are provided also for digital infrastructure and services for research and innovation, to enable participation in European networks,
ï§To set the productive transfer of R&d investment in Catalonia ï§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
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 and
scientific stakeholders. This generates new products 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
Financingmain stakeholders 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
modernise the business fabric and support new emerging sectors, particularly in environments such as the Catalan, with large, internationally recognised scientific production
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 ï§To contribute to the growth of new emerging sectors and the modernisation of industrial sectors established
in Catalonia ï§To contribute to increasing the market value of research, making this a useful technology for companies
Main stakeholders Research centres, technology centres, hospital research and valorisation units and university groups Government of Catalonia, State, European funds
each other and with other stakeholders to develop business and internationalisation strategies which often take the form of establishing international ties and relations with potential clients
-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
-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
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 and implementing new ideas to improve processes, products, services and management models in order to improve effectiveness, efficiency and the positive perceptions of
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
It also enables the services provided to citizens to be improved (especially in the fields of health education and social
their growth and industrialisation and generating business opportunities in future sectors Financing ï§To increase the efficiency and quality of public services through innovation
ï§To offer SMES new business opportunities Objectives Main stakeholders Catalan public authorities, research centres
technology centres and companies Government of Catalonia, European funds and other public/private sources of finance
territorial stakeholders to play an active role in designing and implementing original and innovative economic development strategies in accordance with the needs and potentialities of the territory
on 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 and priorities and also highlights the importance of its assets
ï§To promote cooperation amongst quadruple helix stakeholders in the territory in order to strengthen business fabric competitiveness
ï§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
enabling cooperation amongst stakeholders in the research and innovation system The objective of the Digital Agenda of Catalonia for 2020,
promote economic growth, enhance business competitiveness and generate quality employment Support for businesses and job creation are,
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, whilst also
generating the emergence of new, highly innovative production activities. In recent years, a large number of territorial initiatives related to smart cities have been promoted in Catalonia through
uses broadband infrastructure to connect companies 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 medium -sized enterprises, essential actions in project implementation include awareness-raising
information and guidance. It is also important to promote spaces where ICT supply and demand
can meet, along with digitisation drivers, such as e-commerce and e-invoicing P. 1. 5. Digital Skills amongst Citizens
multidirectional channels to enable communication and information sharing P. 1. 6. E-government ICT are also an essential tool for modernising the public administration.
communication and participation media, play an ever more active part in decision-making and the development and control of government processes.
and services Financing ï§To strengthen the international position of Barcelona and Catalonia as a smart city and a smart region
Main stakeholders Catalan public authorities, technology centres companies, business associations and organisations Government of Catalonia, State, European funds
P. 2. Entrepreneurship The establishment and growth of new companies is a source of economic development and
ecosystem to provide support (finance, legal advice, mentoring, acceleration, internationalisation etc.);) the promotion of entrepreneurial culture throughout society as a whole;
of new market niches, new technological opportunities and new ideas. People; 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,
entrepreneurship. Moreover, certain regulations (on safety, labour, etc. whose requirements increase as companies become larger,
Entrepreneurship and business growth are complex functions that require knowledge and skills both inside and outside companies.
and specialist services. Within this context, the RIS3CAT strategy pursues the goals of increasing 3. Tools and Policies
improvement of specialised stakeholders (business angels and risk capital, consulting, technical and technological mediation services, legal advice, companies specialising in human resources
training, mentoring and accelerating, etc. It is vital to provide the greatest possible incentives for
investment in new companies through financial instruments that reduce the risk to which entrepreneurs and investors are exposed
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.
new enterprises Financing ï§To increase entrepreneurial vocations amongst students and recent graduates ï§To raise social awareness of the entrepreneurial phenomenon
ï§To decrease legal barriers to entrepreneurship ï§To simplify legal and contractual procedures for entrepreneurship in knowledge centres
ï§To increase connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem ï§To improve the opportunities for newly established companies to obtain financing
ï§To mobilise private financing for new business initiatives ï§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
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
resources, the creation of opportunities in new markets and the generation of new jobs linked to
the green economy -Social (sustainable practices and changes in people†s lifestyles contribute to social cohesion and
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,
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
-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
-labelling and certifying products and services -Stimulating private demand for environmentally-friendly products and services (tax reductions
vouchers and programmes to increase consumers†knowledge and awareness about eco -innovative products and services,
and integrated product policies that reduce environmental and social impact throughout the life cycle 3. Tools and Policies
Main stakeholders Catalan public authorities, universities, companies business associations, organisations and research and technology centres
opportunities and, thereby, enhancing competitiveness P. 4. 1. Business Innovation Companies need to innovate constantly
opportunities. Such innovation is, therefore, a source of competitiveness Commercial or marketing innovation, based on improved design, packaging, positioning, promotion
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,
attracting entrepreneurial profiles and potential creators of international enterprises in cooperation with universities and business schools
the participation of local stakeholders, empowerment and citizen engagement The open innovation model enables citizens to access the public innovation system and support
Main stakeholders Catalan public authorities, companies, business associations and organisations Government of Catalonia, European funds and
The education system should guarantee everyone the opportunity to develop their personal capabilities, and should enable young talent to be discovered
competitiveness of the Catalan economy P. 5. 1. Matching the Education system to the Needs of the Production System
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
outstanding talent, it is essential to ensure that the environment is favourable for R&i activities and
Main stakeholders Universities, research centres, Catalan public authorities, the education system, business associations and other organisations
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. This is ensured by a system for monitoring and evaluating actions and their impact. This system provides information and qualified, consistent data to
and investment 4. 1. RIS3CAT Steering committee The RIS3CAT Steering committee de RIS3CAT, established by Government Agreement of 17 december 2013, is designated the body by the Catalan Government
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 4. Governance 58 The main functions of the RIS3CAT Steering committee are
administrations and stakeholders in the research and innovation system in all actions related to RIS3CAT †To define
†To approve the RIS3CAT Communication Plan †To share information, experiences and best practices in RIS3 with other European
reflection involving the stakeholders involved and the territory The RIS3CAT strategy focuses on combining firmly established R&i tools with new
cooperation amongst the quadruple helix stakeholders are the RIS3CAT communities T. 1) and the territorial specialisation and competitiveness projects (PECT, T. 9
stakeholders representative of a particular sector, is to develop and implement agendas for economic transformation in the leading sectors through the incorporation
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
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
RIS3CAT strategy must be permeable to determining factors in the environment and to the changing needs of research and innovation system stakeholders.
For this reason, it is essential that the monitoring and evaluation system established for actions launched
New opportunities for economic activity and job creation Efficient use of resources Context indicators Output indicators
Quadruple helix stakeholders will also take part in these evaluations, which will be carried out by independent experts
evolution of monitoring indicators and conditioning factors in the environment. The Technical Committee is responsible for this monitoring and, when appropriate, for
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