PROJECT DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVES
Thinking Smart aims to address an issue that is of European interest through an innovative approach. Its specific objectives are:
Identify successful and innovative ways in which HEIs have contributed to RIS3 in their strategic direction; Take part in a collaborative process to identify gaps and challenges regarding the role of HEIs for regional growth; Co-design a toolkit to support HEIs in improving their contribution to RIS3, ensuring it benefits their overall strategy; Develop a policy brief and actively engage policy-makers at regional, national and international levels; Create a support network to facilitate continuous best-practice exchange between all actors involved in RIS3.
WORKPACKAGES
The Thinking Smart project is divided in seven Workpackages: