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I3 Instrument Support Facility webinars: From S3 Thematic Platforms to I3 Instrument projects

Third eddition of the I3 Instrument Support Facility webinars

This session will highlight the S3 Community of Practice (S3 CoP)'s role in supporting partnerships, featuring insights from experts coordinating I3 Instrument projects who have also participated in Thematic Smart Specialisation Platforms (TSSP).

Speakers will explore the transition from thematic platforms to I3 projects, key enablers for successful I3 Instrument applications, and the long-term impact of both platforms and I3 Instrument funded projects in fostering cross-regional collaboration. 

Moderators: 

  • Santiago Donat (I3 Support Facility, Technopolis Group)
  • Els Van de Velde (S3CoP, IDEA Consult)

Presenters:

  • Els Van de Velde, S3 Community of Practice 
  • Jasmina Solecka, coordinator of the Value4Pack (I3 Instrument project Strand 2b) and representative of the co-leading region of the Food Packaging TSSP

 

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Book your seat, 5 days left to register, registration will end on Sunday 30 March 2025, 17:00 (CEST)

  • regional cooperation | regional planning | regional investment
  • Monday 31 March 2025, 14:00 - 15:30 (CEST)

Programme

  1. 31 Mar 2025, 14:00 - 14:05 (CEST)
    Welcome and introduction
  2. 14:05 - 14:25 (CEST)
    Presentation of the S3 Community of Practice and the support to Thematic Smart Specialisation Partnerships

    Els Van de Velde

    • The Smart Specialisation Community of Practice (S3 CoP) is the central node on guidance, networking, support and peer-learning on S3
    • Support provided to Thematic Smart Specialisation Partnership
  3. 14:25 - 14:40 (CEST)
    From Thematic platforms to I3 Instrument projects

    René Wijlens

    • How can TSSPs leverage I3 Instrument projects to foster interregional innovation ecosystems?
  4. 14:40 - 14:55 (CEST)
    From I3 Instrument projects to Thematic platforms

    Jasmina Solecka

    • How can I3 Instrument projects contribute to the establishment of lasting interregional innovation partnerships?
    • How can I3 Instrument projects foster collaborations after the end of the project among stakeholders from different regions and sectors?
  5. 14:55 - 15:20 (CEST)
    Interactive discussion

    Moderator: Els Van de Velde
    Speakers: René Wijlens, Jasmina Solecka

    • Challenges and barriers for TSSPs to engage in I3 Instrument projects 
    • Opportunities to deploy I3 Instrument projects to foster interregional collaborative networks
  6. 15:20 - 15:30 (CEST)
    Upcoming activities update

Practical information

When
Monday 31 March 2025, 14:00 - 15:30 (CEST)
Languages
English
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