Concepts and Rationales for the Partnerships for Regional Innovation Playbook

This report underpins the Partnerships for Regional Innovation Playbook by synthesising the main concepts and rationales in support of PRI. It draws on the JRC's experience with smart specialisation strategies (S3) over the last decade, state-of-the-art literature on innovation governance and initial deliberations with practitioners. The report succinctly outlines the new scientific paradigm of innovation governance and translates its insights into key considerations in getting closer to the long-term goalposts of PRI development, namely to: Deliver effective solutions to pressing societal challenges within defined timeframes; Use resources in ways that generate co-benefits for the economy, society and environment; Draw linkages across multiple stakeholders and policy domains, exploit synergies and address tensions; Revise and reform policy and regulatory instruments to improve coordination and amplify impact.