1. 7th of March 2007 Regions for Economic Change « REGIONAL GOVERNANCE OF INNOVATION NETWORKS » Brussels, the 7th of March 2007 Thierry Fellmann Director of the regional economy, Innovation and University Department REGION PROVENCE ALPES COTE D’AZUR

2. 7th of March 2007 Regional Background High economic dependency (33% jobs in companies with HQ not located in PACA) Majority of Very Small Enterprises (94% with <10 employees) concentrating most of last 10 years growth. High public R&D potential (>1% GDP) but limited diffusion to private sector (Private R&D < 0,8% GDP) Firms Competitiveness hampered by isolation Comprehensive but fragmented innovation support system Key development project Strong involvement of the Region Opportunity offered by the SRDE Firms birth rate 1993 /2003 Key Economic Figures Population: –4,7 Mo (7,8% FR – 3rd in France) –Constant growth since 1990 –80% living on 20% of territory GDP –GDP = 117 B€ (7,2% FR) –GDP / Capita - 103,6 / FR 115,8 /EU 100.

3. 7th of March 2007 SRDE Objectives 1.Fostering the development of a network economy based on clusters (PRIDES) 2.International visibility focused on the Euro- Mediterranean area 3.Development of key projects 4.Supporting business creation and acquisition 5.Creating a collaborative intelligence platform  Two main objectives: job creation and social and environmental responsibility

4. 7th of March 2007 The SRDE Approach (Regional Economic Development Scheme) A consensus building approach In-depth analysis of Regional positioning, main stakes and challenges A widely shared vision Design of new tools for innovation support Strong focus on innovation A formal partnership between European and national governments, regional authorities and economic actors

5. 7th of March 2007 SRDE Results Shared diagnosis and strategy Regional change management approach Innovation as a core strategy Strong mobilisation and commitment from major stakeholders A global approach to economic performance Key role of ITC Reshaping most support tools.

6. 7th of March 2007 PRIDES Regional Clusters for an Equitable Economic Development 5 Main axis: –Innovation –International development –IT diffusion –HR Management –Social and Environmental Responsibility 4 Tools: –Project Engineering –Collective actions –Collaborative projects on R&D and Technology Transfer –Low-interest loans Objectives: Iincreasing cooperation between economic players in the region and strengthening SMEs competitiveness

7. 7th of March 2007 PACA Innovation Regional Innovation Network Regional innovation network A governance Strategic Committee Animation groups Innovation partners A development framework An actions plan Cluster Promote SupportFunding Europe

8. 7th of March 2007 Development Model A global issue: « Networking Economy » which includes: –Implemented tools: PRIDES –Major Projects of the Knowledge Economy –Regional Governance –Structuring of supporting organisations at a regional scale

9. 7th of March 2007 Initiatives Articulation

10. 7th of March 2007 Key Success Factors A consensus building approach Respect of economic actors Support of collective expertises Commitment to lead regional change Explicit, operational and strategic framework A Networking economy model Reshaping most support tools. A wider partnership An adequate means/benefits approach