The project has been drawing on the principles of Smart Specialisation (S3) which is an approach to regional development adopted in the European Union. It  focuses  on areas of unique strength, fostering innovation and competitiveness by concentrating resources in specific sectors to enhance economic development and sustainability. As the name suggest it is about being ‘smart’, ‘specialised’ and ‘strategic’.

Stage one of the project primarily focused on the first three phases of the process.

Stage two of the project is all about taking innovation opportunities forward through innovation working groups and project teams, recognizing of course that the context in which we work is very dynamic and needs to be revisited to validate opportunities. Stage two is currently scheduled through to Sep 2025.