Project summary
BSR Stars S3 project explored methods and tools that engage business and research and support their cooperation especially in the field of bio- and circular economy. The project gained knowledge and a unique perspective into regional and transnational smart specialisation in the Baltic Sea region.
The project explored with e.g.:
o Public-research-business matchmaking events
o Transnational Innovation Voucher pilot with focus on bio- and circular economy testbeds
o Digital innovation ecosystem management tool
The BSR Stars S3 project was a flagship project under the innovation policy area (PA Inno) within the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. The project was funded by the EU Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme.
Partners
The Baltic Institute of Finland (Lead Partner)
Council of Tampere Region FI
Nordic Council of Ministers DK
Baltic Development Forum DK
Business Link Greater Copenhagen DK
Nordregio SE
The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth SE
Region Skåne SE
MITA – Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology LT
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University LT
Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LT)
Trondelag County Authority (NO)
Duration and budget
Project duration:
May 2016 – April 2019
Total project budget:
2 900 000 €
Total ERDF support:
2 100 000 €
Total Norwegian support:
200 000 €
