Policy Area Innovation has a strong focus on Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) as one of three policy instruments of priority outlined in the Policy Area Innovation Strategy Guide. According to Policy Area Innovation there is a clear need for training for regional Smart Specialisation Strategists/Experts.

Policy Area Innovation's themes and actions of priority have been discussed among the EUSBSR member states representatives in the Policy Area Innovation Steering Committee. The themes and actions of priority discussed were condensed into a non-paper with the purpose to inform future project consortiums of what is of priority to Policy Area Innovation.

Baltic TRAM’s open call offers companies free access to state-of-the-art analytical research facilities across the Baltic Sea Region, providing technical and scientific expertise to help solve challenges associated with developing new products or services. The project now accepts applications.

PA INNO is offering a series of three training modules aimed at developing clusters’ strategies and operational approaches to international collaboration.

The name of the flagship Cross-border e-services in the Baltic Sea Region, has been changed to BSR Digi co-lab: Transnational Digital Collaboration in the BSR.

Policy Area Innovation, in collaboration with Policy Area Bioeconomy, Baltic Development Forum and Nordregio, hosted two inter-connected seminars sessions on Inclusive Digitalisation. The first session focused on Tech StartUps and Digital Transformation in rural areas, and the second session on Digital disruption in the bioeconomy. Both sessions were a success, with though provoking presentations and interactive discussions.

ERDF MA-Network providing new opportunities for transnational collaboration

Flagship nomination procedure

ERDF Managing Authority Network for the Baltic Sea Region

Baltic Development Forum has developed two working papers which provides input to and complements the Policy Area Innovation Strategy Guide 2016-2020.

At the 7th Strategy Forum of the EUSBSR policy area innovation invited participants to explore the topic of innovation through a 3D printing activity.

Stakeholders of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region meet for the 8th time at the annual forum in Berlin, June 2017.