Can City of Zagreb increase Croatian innovation score?

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1 Can City of Zagreb increase Croatian innovation score? Danica Ramljak, DVM, PhD. November 20, 2017

2 Innovation Union Scoreboard 2017

3 The National Innovation System Macroeconomic and Regulatory Context Innovation takes place at the firm level Education and Training System Product Market Conditions Capital Research Firms National Innovation Capacity Supporting Institutions Communication Infrastructure Factor Market Conditions Knowledge generation and diffusion depend on the interaction between: i) science and the education system and ii) the technology deployment and absorption capacity of businesses. Linking the disparate actors within the National Innovation System is critical for generating dynamic innovation in the economy Country Performance Growth, Jobs, Competitiveness

4 Why is Croatia moderate innovator? A. Strategic documents developed ( ) B. NIS is not well coordinated and fully functional C. OPCC ( ) is not fully aligned with the NIS D. Insufficient number of researchers; low number of patents and insufficient collaborations between public and private sectors E. Croatia s investment in R&D is far below European average F. Small number of SME companies invest in R&D G. Croatian Innovation Policy Mix is not fully aligned with strategic goals

5 From EC Report (2015). u odnosu na EU zemlje

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8 Total R&D expenditure (GERD) by type of R&D activity Croa,a 2002 Croa,a % 35% Basic 27% 36% Basic Applied Applied Experimental Experimental 36% 37% Source: calculations based on Eurostat data (rd_e_gerdact)

9 Total R&D expenditure (GERD) by type of R&D activity Slovenia 2002 Slovenia % 22% 23% 13% Basic Applied Experimental Basic Applied Experimental 53% 64% Source: calculations based on Eurostat data (rd_e_gerdact)

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11 HAMAG BICRO: Central implementing agency for innovation policy CENTERS OFCOMPETENCE TECHNOLOGY INCUBATORS SCIENCE - TECHNOLOGY PARKS Business/ Technological Infrastructure UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH RESEARCH INSTITUTES TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICES INCUBATION SERVICE PROVIDERS DEVELOPMENT START-UP companies/ SME s MARKET Proof of Concept TEST Technology development RAZUM R&D Projects Guarantee Fund HBOR Loans IRCRO matching grants Coopera condi,onal grants venture capital tion EUREKA Adequate funding instruments

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13 Smart Specialization Strategy 13

14 Croatian S3 thematic priority areas HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY SECURITY FOOD AND BIO- ECONOMY

15 Can City of Zagreb increase Croatian innovation score?

16 How can City of Zagreb help? (1) It is the largest city in Croatia Leading place for creativity Motor of economic growth Several universities, most of research institutes, polytechnics, BIO center, incubators, large industrial players in ICT, biotechnology/pharmaceuticals and novel materials; CoE, owner of research hospitals, etc. Most of SMEs with R&D activities are located in Zagreb

17 How can City of Zagreb help? (2) Zagreb should strive to become an important innovation center in Europe Mayor and City Government should develop vision and create strategic alliance of all important stakeholders Mayor should be a strong voice and supporter of innovation City of Zagreb should lobby Central Government for necessary policy changes; for evaluation of all NIS components and their strategic alignments for improvements Lobby for better national investment in R&D and to invest more of its own funds Develop Zagreb Innovation Strategy with clear action plan and allocated funds

18 Zagreb Innovation Strategy Smart Economy Smart People Smart Governance Smart Mobility Smart Environment Smart Living

19 Innovative and smart ZAGREB Develop your own model and brand Zagreb as innovative city Select priority areas and sectors Monitor and evaluate implementation Promote Zagreb as innovation city worldwide Develop strategic partnership with other Smart and innovative cities in Europe Provide leadership and knowledge exchange to other Croatian cities

20 Yes, City of Zagreb can increase Croatian innovation score!

21 Thank you!