The Partnerships for Regional Innovation are a complementary approach, which builds on positive experiences with smart specialisation strategies. The ambition is to test tools for a stronger directionality towards the twin transition, with economic, social and environmental sustainability, including at local level and in rural areas. It will also elaborate a platform facilitating EU-wide networks of networks.  

The Pilot does not imply that the regions revise their strategies. It is complementary to strengthen synergies and the impact of innovation, including the development and diffusion of deep-tech technologies for solutions to sustainability challenges for all territories.

Applicants must demonstrate a high level of commitment to participate in the Pilot Action. Interested territories are invited to send a maximum ten-page PRI background report identifying local challenges they hope to address through PRI and documenting relevant experience and challenges in their administration(s), to sedec@cor.europa.eu.