The European Commission supports regions and Member States to comply with the fulfilment criteria and successfully implement their Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) through the newly launched S3 Community of Practice (S3 CoP).
S3 CoP is the Commission’s one-stop shop for Smart Specialisation and provides advice and technical assistance to all S3 stakeholders. It offers a platform for knowledge exchange that facilitates interregional collaboration. By building on the extensive expertise and practical experience gained from more than 10 years of developing Smart Specialisation Strategies, the S3 Community of Practice seeks to provide a fresh approach to support S3 practitioners across the EU.
The type of assignment depends on the needs. Indicative examples of potential assignments supporting regions to meet the fulfilment criteria are:
We invite experts with relevant experience in areas related to the design and implementation of Smart Specialisation Strategies and S3 Thematic Platforms:
The application form will be open continuously via an online application form on the S3 Community of Practice, and you can apply at any time.
You can express your interest via the EU Survey available here:
Express your interestSelection of experts for specific assignments will be performed based on the needs, and therefore the time of selection and selection criteria will vary.