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Innovation for place-based transformations

Territories in ACTION Live News

Looking forward to implement innovative place-based strategies innovate in your territory? Watch Territories in ACTION and learn about the territories and the activities that are transforming Europe through innovation.   

Some time ago, JRC embarked in a pilot project to accompany European territories towards innovation strategies for place-based transformations. With the collaboration of the Committee of the Regions, more than 70 territories took ownership of the initiative and worked together to co-create and test new ways forward.

Together, we have outlined a framework, the ACTIONbook, to root efforts in the unique characteristics and potential of each region and territory, and steer them towards EU priorities.  

Last 9 April we visited Kera, a future sustainable district in Finland where low-carbon concrete is produced. We also stopped by Medimurje, in Croatia, and learned how they transformed former barracks into a knowledge centre where children can learn robotics and science. And we travelled to Tuscany, Italy, to see how a traditional textile district can become circular thanks to digitalisation. 

All of them are excellent examples of using local strengths to innovate and grow. And your territory? What is your potential to innovate? 

Watch Territories in ACTION and discover the secrets of innovative places with truly transformative powers. 

Special guests

Iliana Ivanova, Commssioner of Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

European Commissioner of Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

Hosted by

Mikel Landabaso portrait

Director, Sustainable and Fair Economy, Joint Research Centre.

Examples of Territories in ACTION