Germany

Saxony(English)

Sachsen(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 1 - NUTS CODE/MS:DED

Statistics

	Area: 18450 km2
	Population: 4043002
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): 135328.07
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 33700
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: 3.1%
	Regional GERD (%): :

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	Innovation Strategy of the Free State of Saxony (Update
Type of strategy	Regional
Languages	DE
Strategy approved	Yes

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Competent regional or national institution, responsible for the management of S3

Name	Position	Contact
Viktor Slavtchev	Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs;Labour and Transport	viktor.slavtchev@smwa.sachsen.de;innovationsstrategie@smwa.sachsen.de

Thematic platforms and partnership

Industrial Modernisation

High Performance Production 3D Printing

Efficient and Sustainable Manufacturing

Medical Technologies

Virtual and Smart Cultural Tourism

Energy

Solar Industry Regions Europe (SIRE)

S3CoP activities

No information available.

Ecosystem label

	Aerospace & Defence ➝
	Agri-food ➝
	Construction ➝
	Creative & Cultural Industries ➝
	Digital ➝
	Electronics ➝
	Energy/Renewable Energy ➝
	Energy Intensive Industries ➝

	Healthcare ➝
	Mobility, Transport & Automotive ➝
	Proximity Economy ➝
	Retail ➝
	Social Economy ➝
	Textiles ➝
	Tourism ➝

S3 Priorities and keywords

Descriptive keywords

These keywords, identified using AI and manually verified, highlight the key elements of each strategic priority as reflected in individual strategies.

Semantically Associated Keywords

These keywords, identified and associated through semantic AI algorithms and manually reviewed, support the search function by identifying topics related to each strategic priority. While a priority may not explicitly focus on these keywords, they provide meaningful connections. For exxample, agricultural terms might relate to circular economy priorities, such as biofuels or agricultural waste valorisation. Semantically associated keywords enable users to find regions with similar or related priorities, offering a starting point for deeper exploration of each specific strategy.

Priority	Descriptive keywords	Semantic keywords
Environment	sustainable innovation, circular economy, water management, climate protection, environmental engineering, eco-innovation	climate action, climate adaptation, renewable energy, low-carbon and emission reduction technologies
Raw materials	raw materials, resource management, recycling, mineral extraction, supply chain, critical raw materials	energy intensive industries, carbon-intensive industry, metal processing
Digital	digitalisation, Internet of Things, smart systems, artificial intelligence, digital innovation, Industry 4.0	digital transformation, computing and data management, cybersecurity, data science, data and technology solutions, digital business model, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation
Energy	sustainable transition, renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy conversion, storage technologies, hydrogen	renewable energy, renewable energy sources, offshore renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart energy, energy efficiency technology, low-carbon and emission reduction technologies
Mobility	emissions reduction, electric vehicles, autonomous driving, intelligent transport systems, charging infrastructure, mobility innovation	mobility, transport, autonomous mobility, smart urban mobility system, public transportation, green infrastructure and mobility, green transportation
Health	life sciences, regenerative medicine, biotechnology, personalized medicine, digital health, telemedicine	health, health research and innovation, digital health, health informatics

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Environment	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c. C.32 - Other manufacturing	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.27 - Telecommunication systems 12.099 - Biological sciences 12.102 - Engineering Sciences 12.104 - Mathematics, computer and information sciences 12.105 - Medical sciences 12.107 - Physical sciences 12 - General advancement of knowledge 04.27 - Telecommunication systems 12.099 - Biological sciences 12.102 - Engineering Sciences 12.104 - Mathematics, computer and information sciences 12.105 - Medical sciences 12.107 - Physical sciences
Raw materials	C - Manufacturing C.21 - Basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.32 - Other manufacturing M.72 - Scientific research and development M - Professional, scientific and technical activities C.21 - Basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.32 - Other manufacturing M.72 - Scientific research and development	6 - Industrial production and technology 06.38 - Increasing economic efficiency and competitiveness 06.39 - Improving industrial production and technology 06.52 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations 06.59 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Digital	C - Manufacturing C.25 - Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c. J.61 - Telecommunications J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities J.63 - Information service activities J - Information and communication technologies C.25 - Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c. J.61 - Telecommunications J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities J.63 - Information service activities	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.27 - Telecommunication systems 12.099 - Biological sciences 12.102 - Engineering Sciences 12.104 - Mathematics, computer and information sciences 12.105 - Medical sciences 12 - General advancement of knowledge 04.27 - Telecommunication systems 12.099 - Biological sciences 12.102 - Engineering Sciences 12.104 - Mathematics, computer and information sciences 12.105 - Medical sciences
Energy	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c. C.32 - Other manufacturing	6 - Industrial production and technology 06.38 - Increasing economic efficiency and competitiveness 06.39 - Improving industrial production and technology 06.57 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 06.59 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Mobility	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c. C.32 - Other manufacturing	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.27 - Telecommunication systems
Health	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities	7 - Health 07.65 - Health promotion

Additional information

Document type	Link
Webpage	Kohesio: Region/Member State
Webpage	Link to ERDF programmes database