1. Trans-national cooperation of NCPs Regional The Vinn Växt program in Sweden & the BSR Stars flagship in the EU Baltic Sea region action plan Karin Nygård Skalman VINNOVA, Sweden 2nd Regional NCP Forum Copenhagen, 24.10.2012

2. Trans-national cooperation of NCPs Regional VINNVÄXT Regional Growth through DynamicInnovation Systems Strategy Support the development of strong research and innovation environments Stimulate Triple Helix based regional partnerships to enhance the innovation system in Swedish functional regions to an international level within specific areas of strength Be a catalyst for coordination of resources National initiative levering regional innovation processes

3. Planning, initiation & Pilotes Call for Planning grants Call 2003 Call 2004 Call 2005 phase 1 Call phase 2 5 pilotes 25 plan. grants 3 winners & 7 dev. grants 5 winners 10 plan. grants 5 dev.grants Phase 3 Decision 080630 4 winners 20012008 Sustainable growth in the region is the main objective. Strong Research & Innovation environments and renewal are in focus as well as International competiveness. Regional leadership where industry, research and society/politics have a shared common vision. Changed attitudes and behaviour in Regional Governance. 10 years of support and regulary asessments and reconsiderations of work plans. Mutual learning based on a trustful dialogue, system perspective, process development and follow-ups. Growth effects also among other initiatives. (2016) PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT International knowledge transfer International benchmark 5 Pilots Process-support Triple Helix management training CALL 2003 Competition, 30 million 159 initial proposals 25 development initiatives 3 winners/7 runner-ups The Dahmén Institute - A process-support organisation -The national facilitators Network -Triple Helix management training CALL 2005 Innovation systems in early stages Competition, 5 million Process support for formation 86 initial proposals 10 development initiatives, 3 mo preparation Triple Helix management training 26 Final proposals 5 potential winners 2006-8 4 full-scale winners 2008 CALL 2004 Competition, 30 million 23 proposals 5 winners

4. Trans-national cooperation of NCPs Regional VINNVÄXT Results & Effects Qualitative results and effects Innovation engine Speed up the innovation process Build trustful relations and networks (internal and external) Regional self-confidence Syndicating resources for strategic challenges Quantitative results 2010 (12 cluster initiatives) # participating firms1090 # new products55 # new services40 # new prototypes122 # new processes47 # scientific publications222 # start up firms54 # new patents33 # new establishments/ expansion investments 24 2011-05-30

5. New Vinnväxt Call in 2012 2014-02-16

6. Trans-national cooperation of NCPs Regional VINNVÄXT – what does it take to win? Good growth potential Common strategic idea Regional strength and leadership Strong R&D environment Renewal in focus All parties must contribute – Triple Helix

7. Trans-national cooperation of NCPs Regional Bild 7 Sustainable development The stragical idea for growth in the innovation milieu shall describe how the work will contribute to sustainable solutions adressing grand challenges

8. Trans-national cooperation of NCPs Regional At least 50 percent to R&D Development organisation and process management Mobilisation Competence supply Brand creation Strategic work Follow-up What is the money used for? VINNVÄXT

9. Trans-national cooperation of NCPs Regional Process Support Coaching Seminars Follow-up Exchange of experience Interactive research during the process

10. Trans-national cooperation of NCPs Regional BSR Stars purpose is to create a number of world leading innovation hubs in the Baltic Sea region by linking strong Research & Innovation milieus, Clusters and SME networks BSR STARS VISION

11. Trans-national cooperation of NCPs Regional 5 transnational projects At the project core there are 5 projects in cross-sector domains addressing Grand Challenges, 34 partners, 33 associated partners using smart specialization as a tool for development MarChain Clean Water Comfort in Living Active for Life Mobile Vikings

12. Trans-national cooperation of NCPs Regional 20100622 R&I Milieu Universit y SME Compani es Multinational Company Research Institute Intermediari es and KIBS Society Finland Sweden Poland Latvia R&I Milieu University SME Companie s Multinational Company Research Institute Intermediaries and KIBS Society Cluster University SME Companie s Multinational Company Research Institute Intermediaries and KIBS Society R&I Milieu Universit y SME Compani es Multinational Company Research Institute Intermediarie s and KIBS Society R&I on grand challenges, with a grand market potential for the region Smart specialization

13. Trans-national cooperation of NCPs Regional Process support to BSR Stars and focus of trans national work

14. Trans-national cooperation of NCPs Regional Thank you for your attention! Karin.nygardskalman@vinnova.se Phone: +46 8 473 3068