Smart Specialisation in the Region of Southern DenmarkJens Oddershede

Conference Opening

4 September 2013

Jens OddershedeMember of the presidency of the Growth Forum of Southern Denmark, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Southern Denmark

REGION OF SOUTHERN DENMARK GROWTH FORUM2

Smart specialisation in the Region of Southern Denmark

REGION OF SOUTHERN DENMARKPopulation and area1,2 mill - 12,206 km2

Est. January 1th 2007 22 municipalities

The three largest municipalitiesOdense – 190,245 residents Esbjerg – 115,184 residentsVejle – 107,218 residents

The three smallest municipalitiesLangeland – 13,322 residents Ærø – 6,663 residentsFanø – 3,213 residents

REGION OF SOUTHERN DENMARK GROWTH FORUM

THE GROWTH FORUM OF SOUTHERN DENMARK

REGIONAL GROWTH FORUMThe three main tasks of the Growth Forum are:• To prepare an economic development strategy and action plan• To monitor regional and local growth conditions• To co-finance regional economic development activities.

The Region is responsible for:Partnership Agreement with national government• Strategic co-ordination is carried out through what are known as

Partnership Agreements between national government and each of the six Regional Growth Fora.

Financing• Regional development contributions from municipalities (total of

annual € 13,5 mill.)

• Subsidies from EU Structural Funds (total of annual € 13,5 mill.) and joint financing for projects from ministries, local authorities and private contributions.

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SMART SPECIALISATION – STRENGTHS AND POTENTIALS

Health and social innovation Commercial strength in the fields of ICT, automation, intelligent aids and telemedicine, strong knowledge institutions

and a strong public sector with advanced test facilities. Increasing national and international demand for innovative welfare solutions.

Sustainable energy Commercial strength in the fields of offshore (supply, service, maintenance and test facilities) and energy efficiency

(power electronics, intelligent and efficient energy systems). The increasing demand for energy resources is creating an expanding global market.

Enhanced Lifestyle Economy Numerous large production companies that utilise design, strong research and education institutions, and a budding

environment of creative enterprises. Design as a driver of innovation. Denmark leads the field as regards design and creative skills – international demand. Tourism – internationally know destinations ex. LEGOLAND - Attracting increasing number of tourists

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A FOCUSED STRATEGY

SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGY

Strategic goals for 2020: A level of productivity10%

above the OECD average, and An occupational frequency on

a par with the OECD Top 5

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SMART SPECIALISATION

We have strong cluster organisations within each of the three selected business areas. In our region, the cluster organisations are seen as a focal point for economic development. The cluster organisations are very important for both firmly established companies and

entrepreneurs.

CLUSTERS

The Welfare Technology ClusterWelfare Tech

The Energy Efficiency ClusterLean Energy Cluster

The Offshore ClusterOffshoreenergy.dk

The Design ClusterDesign2Innovate

Health andSocial Innovation

SustainableEnergy

Enhanced Lifestyle Economy

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SMART SPECIALISATION

GROWTH MODEL

Systematic analysis, development and optimisation of the clusters’ ecosystems for growth

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Next step

• Increased internationalisation of the clusters

• Excellent cluster organisations

• Reinforced analysis basis – ecosystem analyses