‣ Strengthening innovation in United Kingdom

#SmartRegions SMART SPECIALISATION

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NorthernIreland North

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Yorkshireand theHumber

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United Kingdom: Regional innovation performance, 2017

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Source: European Commission - Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2017

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▶ Smart specialisation priority areas:

1. Manufacturing & industry

2. Energy production & distribution

3. Human health & social work activities

4. Sustainable innovation

5. Services

Advanced Materials and Nano-Technology

An EU-funded project provides laboratory equipment which will be used by SMEs on collaborative research. The Centre’s focus is on industry-led technology development in collaboration with academia to generate jobs, pursue the development of graphene in the UK and attract investment.

The United Kingdom is an Innovation Leader

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ESI Funds total budget for Research and Innovation: United Kingdom - EUR 2.8 Billion

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Regional and Urban Policy