1. EU Cooperation & innovation 29 September 2017, Edinburgh, Scotland
Delivering Value from our European partnerships
29 September 2017, Edinburgh, Scotland
Discussion Session
Scottish Stakeholder Benefits and Impact of EU Collaboration & Engagement via EU Programmes and networks
Dr. Brian McVey
Head of EU Engagement, Scottish Enterprise

2. Overview
EU Engagement: important to Scotland’s economic development agenda
Important source of Funding...significant impact delivered, over the years
Learning & Knowledge and Relationships also important
Contribution to policy development – framework, ideas/knowledge, priorities
Future challenges are obvious – not just resources
There are ‘gaps’ and ‘connections’, which Brexit will impact
Looking beyond Funding – Research and Innovation, “Talent”, Inclusive Growth
Scotland’s wider Internationalisation agenda
How do we do this from outside the EU?

3. Benefits of EU Engagement
Clear Economic Impact...
Funding, Projects, Services
Long-term impacts in priority areas: Infrastructure, Research & Innovation, Inclusive Growth
Impacts are increasingly about Engagement – collaboration, networks, ‘profile’
...but there are other benefits
Knowledge exchange/policy development
Profile/reputation
Contribution to wider economic development framework
Policy focus – eg regional policy, “inclusive growth”, sustainability
Relationships – both within Scotland and beyond
How do we sustain this post-Brexit?

4. Areas of Priority
The future environment remains highly uncertain, but our priorities remain clear:
Making the most of opportunities which we remain a full EU member
Funding, Structural Funds, UK Guarantees/Transition
Maintaining Scotland’s profile
Developing new ways of Engaging
… while responding to the consequences of Brexit
Important ‘domestic’ agenda – “knock on” effects
Need for Focus
Maintaining our Capacity (Expertise)
Joining up our efforts – building on our strengths
Points for Discussion
How do we get ahead – and stay ahead – of developments?
What scope do we have to develop a distinctive – and joined-up – Scottish profile?
What existing EU networks can be utilised?