an evidence base for innovation-policy strategies. We aim to answer the question which level of government (local …, regional, national) might be most effective for strategic innovation policy-making based on smart specialization in Germany …" innovation system. More than two-thirds of innovation-system synergy is generated at the lower levels of districts (NUTS3) and …

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Aragón's Regional Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialization (RIS3) 2014 …'s innovation ecosystem. Findings reveal a significant concentration of funding in European projects (86% of total ecosystem … policy recommendations, it aims to guide Aragón and other regions in refining their regional innovation strategies towards …

This study examined the application of an instrument that supports intersectoral collaboration in innovation. Using the … innovation agents. We show how a change in dynamics can generate a reduction in barriers to intersectoral cooperation. This …