This is the first book on a new policy approach that has been widely adopted in Europe and beyond. It analyses the concept of smart specialisation and discuss t

Regional growth in the European Union hinges to a large extent on smart specialization, a new and exciting theme in economic innovation studies. Advances in the

This Expo book brings together leading academic and policymaker experts to reflect on the significant challenges faced by lagging regions in participating in th

Smart specialisation is the new policy approach to the development of regional innovation systems across Europe and it involves fostering innovative and entrepr

In recent years, smart specialisation has been a key building block of regional economic and development policy across the European Union. Providing targeted su