1. The way forward: Development of joint S&T Human Capital Dr. Agrita Kiopa, Ministry of Education and Science 02.10.2013.

2. Context Smart specialization strategy Collaboration as an essential element of development of S&T Human Capital

3. Industry sectors with highest potential Identified industry sectors with highest export potential Developed methodology and calculated export potential of the industry sectors

5. Target 1: Innovation capacity development Readiness for future opportunities by building innovation capacity in key areas: ICT Natural Sciences (physics, organic chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology) Engineering (electrical and electronic engineering, material sciences – especially ceramics and composites, mechanics and biotechnologies) Medicine (pharmacy and clinical medicine) Agricultural sciences (agronomy, horticulture, forestry and food technologies)

6. Target 2: Increased success rate in Horzin2020 Collaboration-mix: Policy instruments to support joint project preparation Joint Widening-participation activities Assessment of S&T Human Capital in areas of Key Enabling Technologies