UCLouvain : home of the innovation eco-system S3 in Wallonia

On 19.11.2024 in Louvain-la-Neuve, representatives of the local industry and public deciders will exchange on the status and future developments of the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) in Wallonia through presentations, discussions, round-tables and networking. With the help of this powerful EU lever, the southern part of Belgium unites efforts from its 4 main actors - regional and local authorities, research and innovation actors, the business community, and civil society - in order to define priorities and work on the implementation of long-term growth strategies.

The concept of Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) was introduced by the European Commission as part of its growth and jobs agenda, with the aim of providing European regions with a new generation of regional research and innovation strategies. It is a strategic approach to economic development, allowing each region to identify and develop its own competitive advantages.

More on S3 HERE.