Digital Meets Smart: Towards a Technology-Enhanced Approach to Smart Specialisation Strategy Development

Mora, Luca; Panori, Anastasia; Deakin, Mark; Ortega-Argiles, Raquel

Abstract

Conceived in the framework of regional studies on Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) development, this special issue strengthens research efforts oriented towards assembling a technology-enhanced approach to S3 policymaking. First, it sheds light on fundamental methodological limitations that affect S3 development and reports on the digital support tools currently available. Second, it offers a knowledge base for producing novel digital applications that align with the overlooked needs of S3 orchestrators. Third, it complements this practical input with theoretical advancements in regional innovation studies by addressing intellectual questions and policy issues of pivotal importance for the S3 debate.

• Journal Article Type: Editorial
• Acceptance Date: Jun 7, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Aug 23, 2022
• Publication Date: 2022-09
• Deposit Date: Aug 24, 2022
• Journal: Regional Studies
• Print ISSN: 0034-3404
• Electronic ISSN: 1360-0591
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 56
• Issue: 9
• Pages: 1421-1428
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2022.2091775
• Keywords: Smart Specialisation, regional innovation, policy development, methodological gaps, digital technology, European regions
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2880747