Economic Development Forum, Florence 27-29 March Webinar 14/03/2019 Preparatory Meeting for EDF Innovation City Lab Aleksandra Olejnik and Pietro Reviglio EUROCITIES

Introduction to EDF Agenda Concept of Innovation City Lab Agenda of the day Introduction to EDF Agenda Concept of Innovation City Lab Methodology Innovation City Lab Survey Questions and Background papers General Section Role of EU Tools Cooperation with Universities Cooperation with Entrepreneurship and Start-ups Cooperation with Citizenship Cooperation with technological sector Q&A

Highlights EDF Agenda Day 1 Institutional Welcome Speeches Key-note speech Innovation policies and their central role in sustainable local development Panel Debate 1/ Why should we develop local innovation ecosystems and how? Project Lunch and Political Lunch Innovation City Lab Study Visit and Formal Dinner

Workshop on the Capitalisation of Urban Innovative Actions Highlights EDF Agenda Day 2 Workshop on the Capitalisation of Urban Innovative Actions WG Joint meeting on ‘Collaborative storytelling as enabler for innovation & sustainability’ hosted by WG City Branding and International Economic Relations Joint Meeting WG Innovation and WG Entrepreneurship and SMEs on ‘The role of Innovation Agendas for Local Innovation Ecosystem’ growth and Innovative and Participatory forms of financing as enablers for bottom-up SMEs’ WG City Branding and International Economic Relations on ‘City Branding Critical Friend Review/ Governance and Tourism Sustainability’ Study Visit and Informal Dinner

Study Visit at Le Murate EDF Business Meeting Highlights EDF Agenda Day 3 Study Visit at Le Murate EDF Business Meeting Steering Committee and farewell

Concept of Innovation City Lab Brainstorming and finding a common position on Local Innovation Ecosystems Finding a common position on sustainable innovation ecosystems Capacity-building and Knowledge sharing on best-practices and EU Programs on Innovation Positioning ourselves towards the forthcoming EU Parliament and EU Commission Advocacy, Lobbying and communication both at EU and National level

Methodology of Innovation City Lab (2.30 hrs) Five thematic working tables to brainstorm and come up with max 5 recommendations A presentation of main issues and points to guide the presentation, based on inputs of this survey, by expert in the field Solution-oriented approach Open discussion to harmonize 25 recommendations in 10 practical recommendations

Preparatory Survey: Structure and key informations Answers to the survey will serve as the starting point of the discussion A few background papers focusing on each of the stakeholder groups, to help inform you and narrow down the conversation to a few specific points Choose your preferred focus area and answer to the related questions, spend max 30 mins Mix of Open and Closed Questions/ all optional Questions intended to trigger thinking rather than extensive answer Deadline 21 March

General Section Main Question: General info about Innovation strategy in your city, and preferred area of focus Suggested Reading: Local Innovation Ecosystems: Lessons learnt from local governments, EUROCITIES, Sept 2017

Section on Role of EU Tools Main Question: How should EU tools support the future development of SIE in Cities? Suggested reading: •EUROCITIES Briefing Note ON HORIZON EUROPE: PROPOSAL FOR THE NEW RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME, 2018 •EUROCITIES BRIEFING NOTE ON DIGITAL EUROPE PROGRAMME, 2018 •EUROCITIES Statement on The Urban Agenda for the EU, Nov 2018 Optional: • A smart investment in people EUROCITIES position on ESF+, EUROCITIES, Oct 2018; Background Note: a place-based approach to EU industrial policy, Committee of the Regions, 2019 • Executive summary only: Territorial Agenda 2020 put in practice Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Cohesion Policy by a place-based approach, European Commission

Section on Cooperation with Universities Main Question: How can the cooperation between public authorities, universities, R&D institutions foster the capabilities crucial to build SIE? Suggested reading: • Making Smart Regions Smarter: Smart Specialization and the Role of Universities in Regional Innovation Ecosystems • Higher Education for Smart Specialisation A Handbook: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Advice for regional authorities in working with Higher Education Institutions

Section on Cooperation with Entrepreneurship and Start-ups Main Question: What kind of financial, educational and participation tool can stakeholders use to facilitate the development of entrepreneurship and innovative thinking? Suggested reading: • Restart Italia! Why We have to restart from the Youth, Innovation and Start-ups • Executive summary only: Territorial Agenda 2020 put in practice Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Cohesion Policy by a place-based approach, European Commission

Section on Cooperation with Citizenship Main Question: How can stakeholders design a model which facilitates the co-creation and co-design of open innovation in line with the needs of the citizens? Suggested reading: •Ostrom in the City: Design Principles and Practices for the Urban Commons Optional: • The City as a Commons Papers: The founding literature and inspirational speeches: Ch.1 Recent Developments in Urban Commons Transitions

Section on Cooperation with technological sector Main Question: How can the technological sector (Civic-tech, Industry 4.0, Software developers) can contribute to a local innovation ecosystem that builds on the cities’ cultural, human and economic assets Suggested reading: • NESTA Policy Brief: “How can the technological sector ( Civic-tech, Industry 4.0, Software developers) contribute to a local innovation ecosystem” • Beyond Technology: Identifying Local Government Challenges for Using Digital Platforms for Citizen Engagement • Data driven disruptive commons based model: Conclusion: from platform capitalism to commons-based models. Proposals for a transition project Optional: • INNOVATION TEAMS AND LABS A Practice Guide: Section A • EUROCITIES BRIEFING NOTE ON DIGITAL EUROPE PROGRAMME, 2018

Q&A