You will learn what is smart specialization significance regarding The European Policy Context – Innovation, Education and Digital Society; and regarding the The Economic Context.
As part of Europe 2020 strategy, RIS3 represents a key policy response to a particular economic context. Three main aspects have influenced the adoption and the envisaged use of the RIS3 concept: 1. Uneven economic landscape and the concern for European cohesion, 2. Global economic crisis and its specific manifestations in the EU, and 3. Funding of high education institutions (HEIs) and research organizations (ROs).
What are the features of HEIs relevant to Regional Engagement?
HEIs – Three main roles. It is common today to distinguish between the three roles of teaching, research and knowledge transfer
In this sessions will be explained the Role of HEIs in the Innovation Chain.
RIS3 is about growth through innovation. HEIs play a central role in the innovation ecosystem – from human capacity building through to generation of knowledge and innovation.
The Role of HEIs in the Innovation Chain. Specific types of innovation and the innovation chain are: 1. Scientific innovation, 2. Empirical innovation, 3. Social innovation.
You will understend how RIS3 are connecting universities to regional growth, what are opportunities and challenges for HEIs in RIS3.
The concept of entrepreneurial university and RIS3 will be explained including the answers on questions: What are the expected benefits and unwanted consequences? How to realize this role?
Session 2 e-learning course