Advancing the Pomorskie RIS3 Multi-Level Implementation Scheme

Abstract

The aim of the proposed scheme is to assist the Pomorskie regional authority in the further implementation of the smart specialization concept for the benefit of the blue growth sectors that are considered as a competitive advantage of this region against all other Polish regions. Current implementation system is based on Agreements on Pomorskie Smart Specializations and on the regulation on the Council performance. The regional self-government is the owner of the implementation process, including the entrepreneurial discovery process. The proposed advanced implementation system postulates that the Council should become the owner of the latter process, its operation should be based on the regulation concluded between the Marshal and the Council. Moreover, it is proposed that the Council is supported by a dedicated and experienced coordinator well rooted in the domain of the smart specialization. Activities of the coordinators are financed by the regional self-government authorities via the dedicated financial tool, so-called strategic project. Advanced implementation scheme is expected to enable the regional authorities to create the functional and efficient set up of RIS3 for the next financial perspective.