Thierry Fellmann Director of the regional economy, Innovation and University Department

1. Regions for Economic Change«  REGIONAL GOVERNANCE OF INNOVATION NETWORKS »Brussels, the 7th of March 2007 Thierry Fellmann Director of the regional economy, Innovation and University Department REGION PROVENCE ALPES COTE D’AZUR

2. Regional Background • Key Economic Figures • Population: • 4,7 Mo (7,8% FR – 3rd in France) • Constant growth since 1990 • 80% living on 20% of territory • GDP • GDP = 117 B€ (7,2% FR) • GDP / Capita - 103,6 / FR 115,8 /EU 100. • High economic dependency (33% jobs in companies with HQ not located in PACA) • Majority of Very Small Enterprises (94% with <10 employees) concentrating most of last 10 years growth. • High public R&D potential (>1% GDP) but limited diffusion to private sector (Private R&D < 0,8% GDP) • Firms Competitiveness hampered by isolation • Comprehensive but fragmented innovation support system Firms birth rate 1993 /2003 Key development project Strong involvement of the Region Opportunity offered by the SRDE

3. SRDE Objectives Fostering the development of a network economy based on clusters (PRIDES) International visibility focused on the Euro-Mediterranean area Development of key projects Supporting business creation and acquisition Creating a collaborative intelligence platform Two main objectives: job creation and social and environmental responsibility

4. The SRDE Approach(Regional Economic Development Scheme) A consensus building approach In-depth analysis of Regional positioning, main stakes and challenges A widely shared vision Design of new tools for innovation support Strong focus on innovation A formal partnership between European and national governments, regional authorities and economic actors

5. SRDE Results Shared diagnosis and strategy Regional change management approach Innovation as a core strategy Strong mobilisation and commitment from major stakeholders A global approach to economic performance Key role of ITC Reshaping most support tools.

6. 5 Main axis: Innovation International development IT diffusion HR Management Social and Environmental Responsibility 4 Tools: Project Engineering Collective actions Collaborative projects on R&D and Technology Transfer Low-interest loans PRIDESRegional Clusters for an Equitable Economic Development Objectives: Iincreasing cooperation between economic players in the region and strengthening SMEs competitiveness

7. PACA InnovationRegional Innovation Network Regional innovation network A governance Strategic Committee Animation groups Innovation partners A development framework Cluster An actions plan Promote Europe Support Funding

8. Development Model • A global issue: « Networking Economy » which includes: • Implemented tools: PRIDES • Major Projects of the Knowledge Economy • Regional Governance • Structuring of supporting organisations at a regional scale

9. Initiatives Articulation

10. Key Success Factors • A consensus building approach • Respect of economic actors • Support of collective expertises • Commitment to lead regional change • Explicit, operational and strategic framework • A Networking economy model • Reshaping most support tools. • A wider partnership • An adequate means/benefits approach