Portugal

Madeira(English)

Região Autónoma da Madeira (PT)(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 2 - NUTS CODE/MS:PT30

Statistics

	Area: 802 km2
	Population: 251182
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): 4895.86
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 22500
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: 0.07
	Regional GERD (%): 0.44 %

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	Regional Strategy for Smart Specialisation
Type of strategy	Regional
Languages	PT
Strategy approved	Yes

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

Name	Position	Contact
Sara Relvas;Alberto Velez-Grilo	Unidade de Implementação da Estratégia Regional de Especialização Inteligente;Secretaria Regional da Educação;Ciência e Tecnologia	sara.relvas@madeira.gov.pt;alberto.velezgrilo@madeira.gov.pt

Thematic platforms and partnership

S3CoP activities

Improve the Entrepreneurial Discovery Process and supporting the the six regional platforms

The Targeted Assignment for the region of Madeira focuses on addressing significant socio-economic challenges, such as its medium-low development level, insular characteristics, and reliance on a small domestic market dependent on tourism, all of which hinder effective innovation. This initiative aims to enhance the activities of the six Smart Specialisation Regional Platforms (PREI) by mobilizing stakeholders and deepening their engagement beyond initial scoping meetings. The objectives include identifying key stakeholders and their roles, establishing effective engagement processes, and implementing methods for continuous stakeholder involvement in the Entrepreneurial Discovery Process (EDP). The final deliverable will provide comprehensive recommendations on how to organize and mobilize the six regional platforms, set up a monitoring system with a feedback mechanism, and identify investment priorities for research and innovation infrastructures in Madeira.

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
Tourism	Natural heritage, historical heritage, cultural heritage	tourism, coastal and maritime tourism, senior tourism, medical tourism, heritage tourism, cultural heritage destination, cultural & creative industries, cultural tourism, heritage tourism
Marine Resources and Technologies	Marine biodiversity, fishing, sustainable exploitation	agrifood, sustainable agriculture, sustainable fishery, maritime economy, blue economy, marine ecosystem, marine energy, marine research, innovation and engineering, marine and coastal conservation, marine conservation
Digital Technologies and Economy 4.0	Digital transformation, digital skills, research and innovation capacities, technology-based companies.	digital transformation, data and technology solutions, blockchain technology, digital business model, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation
Circular Economy, Energy Transition, Climate Action, and Biodiversity	Natural resources management, productive efficiency, materials sustainability, energy efficiency, energy security	circular economy, circular design, circular economy transition, climate action, renewable energy, low-carbon and emission reduction technologies, low-carbon economy
Agriculture, Food, and Bioeconomy	Agriculture, Agri-Food industry, climate change, environmentally conscious market	agrifood, sustainable agriculture, agriculture 4.0, food systems, organic agriculture production, water management and agriculture, water-efficient agriculture
Health and Well-being	Public health care system, health gooods and services, health university research, health tourism, well-being tourism	health, health research and innovation, digital health

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Tourism	H - Transportation and storage H.51 - Air transport I.55 - Accommodation N.79 - Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and relat I - Accommodation and food service activities H.51 - Air transport I.55 - Accommodation N.79 - Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and relat N - Administrative and support service activities H.51 - Air transport I.55 - Accommodation N.79 - Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and relat	2 - Environment 02.11 - Protection of ambient air 02.12 - Protection of ambient water 02.13 - Protection of atmosphere and climate 02.15 - Protection of species and habitats 04.28 - Transport systems 10.85 - Cultural services 10.87 - Recreational and sporting services 4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 02.11 - Protection of ambient air 02.12 - Protection of ambient water 02.13 - Protection of atmosphere and climate 02.15 - Protection of species and habitats 04.28 - Transport systems 10.85 - Cultural services 10.87 - Recreational and sporting services 10 - Culture, recreation, religion and mass media 02.11 - Protection of ambient air 02.12 - Protection of ambient water 02.13 - Protection of atmosphere and climate 02.15 - Protection of species and habitats 04.28 - Transport systems 10.85 - Cultural services 10.87 - Recreational and sporting services
Marine Resources and Technologies	A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing A.03 - Fishing and aquaculture C.10 - Food products E.39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services C - Manufacturing A.03 - Fishing and aquaculture C.10 - Food products E.39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services E - Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities A.03 - Fishing and aquaculture C.10 - Food products E.39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services A.03 - Fishing and aquaculture C.10 - Food products E.39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services	1 - Exploration and exploitation of the earth 01.01 - Atmosphere 01.02 - Climatic and meteorological research 01.04 - Exploration and exploitation of sea-bed 01.07 - Sea and oceans 08.76 - Food productivity and technology 12.098 - Agriculture, forestry, fishery, animal and dairy sciences 8 - Agriculture 01.01 - Atmosphere 01.02 - Climatic and meteorological research 01.04 - Exploration and exploitation of sea-bed 01.07 - Sea and oceans 08.76 - Food productivity and technology 12.098 - Agriculture, forestry, fishery, animal and dairy sciences 12 - General advancement of knowledge 01.01 - Atmosphere 01.02 - Climatic and meteorological research 01.04 - Exploration and exploitation of sea-bed 01.07 - Sea and oceans 08.76 - Food productivity and technology 12.098 - Agriculture, forestry, fishery, animal and dairy sciences
Digital Technologies and Economy 4.0	M - Professional, scientific and technical activities M.72 - Scientific research and development M.74 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities R.90 - Creative, arts and entertainment activities R - Arts, entertainment and recreation M.72 - Scientific research and development M.74 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities R.90 - Creative, arts and entertainment activities	12 - General advancement of knowledge 12.102 - Engineering Sciences
Circular Economy, Energy Transition, Climate Action, and Biodiversity	E - Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities E.36 - Water collection, treatment and supply E.37 - Sewerage E.38 - Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery E.39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services H.49 - Land transport and transport via pipelines H.50 - Water transport H.51 - Air transport H - Transportation and storage E.36 - Water collection, treatment and supply E.37 - Sewerage E.38 - Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery E.39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services H.49 - Land transport and transport via pipelines H.50 - Water transport H.51 - Air transport	2 - Environment 02.13 - Protection of atmosphere and climate 04.28 - Transport systems 04.29 - Water supply 05.30 - CO2 capture and storage 05.31 - Energy conservation 05.32 - Energy efficiency - consumption 05.37 - Renewable energy sources 4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 02.13 - Protection of atmosphere and climate 04.28 - Transport systems 04.29 - Water supply 05.30 - CO2 capture and storage 05.31 - Energy conservation 05.32 - Energy efficiency - consumption 05.37 - Renewable energy sources 5 - Energy 02.13 - Protection of atmosphere and climate 04.28 - Transport systems 04.29 - Water supply 05.30 - CO2 capture and storage 05.31 - Energy conservation 05.32 - Energy efficiency - consumption 05.37 - Renewable energy sources
Agriculture, Food, and Bioeconomy	A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities A.02 - Forestry and logging A.03 - Fishing and aquaculture	8 - Agriculture :
Health and Well-being	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities Q.87 - Residential care activities Q.88 - Social work activities without accommodation	6 - Industrial production and technology 06.52 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical pre 07.65 - Health promotion 07.68 - Personal health care for vulnerable and high risk population 07.70 - Public health management 07.71 - Public health services 12.099 - Biological sciences 12.100 - Chemical sciences 7 - Health 06.52 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical pre 07.65 - Health promotion 07.68 - Personal health care for vulnerable and high risk population 07.70 - Public health management 07.71 - Public health services 12.099 - Biological sciences 12.100 - Chemical sciences 12 - General advancement of knowledge 06.52 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical pre 07.65 - Health promotion 07.68 - Personal health care for vulnerable and high risk population 07.70 - Public health management 07.71 - Public health services 12.099 - Biological sciences 12.100 - Chemical sciences

Additional information

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