Presentation of the Region
Having gone through major structural changes the last decade, Region Skåne still have a strong industry base with industry transforming into the new service sector. Our competitive advantage lies in highly skilled engineering. We are committed to working close to the private sector, promoting the skill-base and know-how needed and to promote even closer cooperation with academia and other relevant actors to create an innovative and truly international mindset throughout the region. Our smart specialization strategy; the International Innovation Strategy for Skåne, identifies six areas where the Region have a strong position: tech, life science and health, agrifood, smart and sustainable cities, advanced materials and our world leading research facility ESS & MAX IV. The existence of strong clusters within life science, cleantech, ICT, packaging, food and mobile communication is a starting point. We work intensely to facilitate their cross-border and cross-sectorial work, to create open innovation arenas. Strong regional research communities, the planning and building of a worldclass European research infrastructure in the region, as well as our perception of future major societal challenges have also been decisive for the choice of specialization.
RIS3 Priorities
Tech
Life science and health
Agrifood
Advanced materials
Smart and sustainable cities
ESS & MAX IV
