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The role of RIS3 in Cohesion Policy

The role of RIS3 in Cohesion Policy. Brussels, 18 September 2012 Luisa Sanches Policy Analyst – Innovation DG REGIO. Cohesion Policy p aradigm shift towards innovation. Cohesion policy contributes to unlock the growth potential of the EU by promoting innovation in all regions.

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The role of RIS3 in Cohesion Policy

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  1. The role of RIS3 in Cohesion Policy Brussels, 18 September 2012 Luisa Sanches Policy Analyst – Innovation DG REGIO

  2. CohesionPolicy paradigm shift towards innovation • Cohesion policy contributes to unlock the growth potential of the EU by promoting innovation in all regions. • For 2007-2013, 86 billion to innovation, of which 65 billion come from the ERDF. That is 25% of its total budget. For the less developed regions the ERDF is the most important source and enabler to leveraging national and private funds.

  3. Planned investment 2007-2013 European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund (ERDF)(€ 271 billion) ICT is 4.4 %(€ 15.2 billion) of the total Structural Funds allocation (€ 346 billion) of which Broadband is 0.7 % (€ 2.3 billion) Environment Transport Research/Innovation Information society Tourism Social infrastructure Culture Energy Institutional capacity

  4. Objectives of cohesionpolicy 2014-2020 • Deliver the Europe 2020 strategy objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth • Focus on results • Maximise the impact of EU funding through concentration • Conditionalities (smart specialisation)

  5. Thematicobjectives • Research and innovation • Information and Communication Technologies • Competitiveness of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) • Shift to a low-carbon economy • Climate change adaptation and risk management and prevention • Environmental protection and resource efficiency • Sustainable transport and disposal of congestion on major network infrastructure • Employment and support for labour mobility • Social inclusion and poverty reduction • Education, skills and lifelong learning • Increased institutional capacity and effectiveness of public administration smart Europa 2020 sustainable inclusive Cohesion Policy

  6. Concentrating resources to maximise impact • Concentration of ERDF investments on: • energy efficiency & renewable energy • research & innovation • competitiveness of SMEs 6% Digital Agenda 60% 44% 20% More developed & transition regions Less developed regions • flexibility – different regions have different needs • special arrangements for ex-convergence regions

  7. Timing for RIS3 and Operational Programmes CSF & Legal frame adoption Country Specific Rec. COM position papers Discussion of COM position paper Negotiation Mandate Negotiations Draft Partnership Agreement Ex-ante cond. Draft OPs Development of RIS3 by MS and / or regions Monitoring & up-date of RIS3 Cohesion Policy

  8. ImportantnoveltiesforR&I in proposedRegulations (1) • SMEs only! Large Firmsonly in connectionwithR&TD+i. Art.3 (ERDF Reg.): "The ERDF shallsupportproductiveinvestment, whichcontributestocreatingandsafeguardingsustainablejobs, throughdirectaidtoinvestment in SMEs" • Nophysicalinfrastructures in richregions: Art. 3 (ERDF Reg.): "In moredevelopedregions, the ERDF shall not supportinvestments in infrastructureprovidingbasicservicestocitizens in theareasofenvironment, transport, and Next Generation Access (NGA)/ICT". • Attention: underdiscussion in Council

  9. ImportantnoveltiesforR&I in proposedRegulations (2) • Promoting internationalisation: Art. 60.2 (b) (CPR Reg.): "The total amount allocated under the programme to operations located outside the programme area does not exceed 10% of the support from the ERDF…" • …and interregional collaboration: Art. 87.2 (c) v (CPR Reg.): "An Operational Programme shall set out the contribution to the integrated approach for territorial development set out in the Partnership Contract (Agreement), including the arrangements for interregional and transnational actions with beneficiaries located in at least one other Member State"

  10. ImportantnoveltiesforR&I in proposedRegulations (3) • Innovative actions in the field of sustainable urban development: CPR Art 84(7) "0,2% of the ERDF resources for the Investment for growth and jobs goal shall be allocated to innovative actions at the initiative of the Commission in the area of sustainable urban development" (not under shared management; urban development platform to facilitate networking among cities with IA) • Social innovation: ESF Art. 9: all areas falling under the scope of the ESF; Member States shall identify themes for social innovation; Commission shall facilitate capacity building for social innovation • + in ERDF investment priority 1(b)

  11. ImportantnoveltiesforR&I in proposedRegulations (4) • Common Strategic Framework: translate the objectives and targets of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth into key actions for the ERDF, the CF, the ESF, the EAFRD and the EMFF which will ensure an integrated use of the CSF Funds to deliver common objectives (CPR Art. 10-12) • But: not via delegated act, as proposed by COM, but as part of CSF regulations See COM proposals for key actions in SWD(2012) 61 final http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/docoffic/working/strategic_framework/csf_part2_en.pdf • Open to synergies with Horizon 2020: Art. 55.8 (CPR Reg.): "An operation may receive support from one or more CSF Funds and from other Union instruments, provided that the expenditure item included in a request for payment for reimboursement by one of the CSF Funds does not receive support from another Fund or Union instrument,…"

  12. Connecting Europe Facility: € 50 billion: Synergies • Transport – € 31.7 billion • Energy – € 9.1 billion • Telecommunications – € 9.2 billion • Broadband • Digital Service Infrastructures • Horizontal Priorities • Centralised management for grants allocation • Competitive calls (or beneficiaries identified in the work programme) • ‘Use it or lose it principle’ to ensure effective implementation • Economies of scale and synergies between sectors to lower administrative costs • Partnership with financial intermediaries (like EIB) for financial instruments (such as loans, guarantees, or project bonds) • Implementation of projects (procurement, etc) remains responsibility of beneficiaries and

  13. Connecting Europe Facility Potential beneficiaries Telecoms (incumbent or new entrant) Utility companies Regional bodies, including municipalities New alliances and partnerships (PPPs), including equipment providers ….AND MEMBER STATES ! Support new business cases through : • Loans • Guarantees • Bonds (project bond pilot) • Equity (infrastructure investment funds)

  14. Thematic ex-ante conditionalities… state-of-play regarding RIS3 conditionality…

  15. Thematic ex-ante conditionalities… to what else does the RIS3 apply?

  16. What is Smart Specialisation ? • ‘Knowledge for Growth’ expert group (DG RTD) launched concept in the framework of ERA; • Problem: fragmentation/imitation/duplication of public R&D investments; • Stresses role for all regions in the knowledge economy, if they can identify competitive advantages in specific activities with knowledge and productive roots • Challenges: Smart specialisation has to embrace the concept of open innovation, not only investment in (basic) research.

  17. R&I Strategies for Smart Specialisation(RIS3) = place-based economic transformation agendas 1) Focus policy support and investments on key national/regional priorities, challenges and needs for knowledge-based development (= tough choices) 2) Build on each country's/region’s strengths, competitive advantages and potential for excellence (= critical mass, differentiation) 3) Support all forms of innovation 4) Get stakeholders fully involved and encourage experimentation and private sector investment 5) Evidence-based and include sound monitoring and evaluation systems http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/docgener/informat/2014/smart_specialisation_en.pdf Cohesion Policy

  18. Hypothetical Structure of a RIS3 RIS3 RIS3 ≠ reinventing the wheel! If an innovation strategy or support system exists, build on it! KETs for SMEs : Tech.transfer & audits, demonstrators, pilots Fields of "specialisation" … or rather differentiation, diversification, critical mass, future potential … Bio-Economy: New use of cellulose Forestry Technologies for mountain areas Renewable energy: bio-mass Tourism: innovative health and sport services Skills & innovation capacities: entrepreneurial, innovation management, creative … Technical Assistance may be used to develop and monitor the RIS3

  19. RIS3 : Should be the backbone of the OPs and combine funds from several budgets (national and EU) The financing of the RIS3 is broad Several sources Other EU Funds, Ex: Horizon 2020 Synergies National funds Regional funds ERDF ESF Aligning several strategies Rural Development Fund Research Education Innovation business market National Competitiveness OPs Regional OPs

  20. National level RIS3 Howmay RIS3 per country? Partnershipagreement Region Region Region Region Region Region

  21. jrc-ipts-s3platform@ec.europa.eu • The platform is run by a steering team gathering representatives of several Commission Services: REGIO, EMPL, RTD, ENTR, EAC, CNECT, SANCO, CLIMA, AGRI and the JRC. • The steering group started its activity in January to prepare the list of actions and launching of the Platform and meets regularly every month. • A mirror group was set up: for advise and follow-up: • High-level experts, representatives of Networks and bodies (e.g. EURADA, ERRIN, UEAPME, EBN, OECD, European Cluster Observatory, European Cluster Alliance, etc.) It gathers every three months. 21

  22. Commissionsupportfor RIS3: S3Platform: • peer-reviews • analysis & data • training • communication RIS3 policyevents: • national • trans-national Expert analysisandsupport • national • regional • thematic • process • …. Cohesion Policy

  23. Supportfor RIS3development • Consultants, experts • http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:88796-2012:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0 • European Commission • World Bank • JASPERS (TechnicalAssistancefacilityforthe New MemberStates) • OECD • .. Cohesion Policy

  24. The RIS3 Guide PART I: THE POLICY CONTEXT PART II: THE RATIONALE PART III: RIS3 DESIGN IN A NUTSHELL Annex I – A step-by-step approach to RIS3 design Annex II – Delivery instruments and horizontal approaches Annex III – Guidance for expert assessment Edited by JRC IPTS in association with DG REGIO and with contributions from: • D. Foray, P. McCann, J. Goddard, K. Morgan, C. Nauwelaers, R. Ortega, Commission officials from various DGs and S3 Platform team Available on the S3 Platform webpage http://s3platform.jrc.ec.europa.eu/home

  25. RIS3 guide - Key steps for developing a RIS3 Step 1 – Analysis of regional context/potential Step 2 – Governance Step 3 – Vision for the future Step 4 – Selection of priorities Step 5 – Policy mix Step 6 – Monitoring and evaluation 25

  26. Thematic guides • Incubators • Universities & regional development • Broadband • Soon available: • ► Clusters ► Green growth ► • ► Creativity ► Service innovation • ► …. • Inspiration for innovation support: • Oslo Manual (OECD) https://community.oecd.org/community/smartspecialisation • Community framework for State Aid to Research and Innovation • Analysis of regional innovation http://www.rim-europa.eu • EURADA • Directory of "No-Nonsense" Activities to Build S³-minded Regions; • All money is not the samehttp://www.insme.org/files/3019 Cohesion Policy

  27. http://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu/activities/research-and-innovation/s3_b.cfmhttp://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu/activities/research-and-innovation/s3_b.cfm

  28. 28 Five investment models provide a broad spectrum of funding options Bottom-up 5 models Publicdesign build and operate Privatedesign build and operate Joint venture Publicoutsourcing

  29. Information • Proposals for the Structural Funds 2014-2020: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/what/future/proposals_2014_2020_en.cfm • RIS3 factsheet: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/docgener/informat/2014/smart_specialisation_en.pdf • S3 Platform:http://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu/activities/research-and-innovation/s3platform.cfm • RIS3 guide: http://s3platform.jrc.ec.europa.eu/s3pguide Cohesion Policy

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