Romania

South-West Oltenia(English)

South-West Oltenia / Sud-Vest Oltenia(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 2 - NUTS CODE/MS:RO41

Statistics

	Area: 29206 km2
	Population: 1869563
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): 18406.08
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 19000
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: 0.08
	Regional GERD (%): 0.12 %

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	National Research, Innovation, and Smart Specialisation Strategy 2022-2027
Type of strategy	National
Languages	RO
Strategy approved	Yes

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

Name	Position	Contact
No information available.	Agency for regional development Sud-Vest Oltenia	office@adroltenia.ro

Thematic platforms and partnership

S3CoP activities

Support to the Entrepreneurial Discovery Process

The Targeted Assignment of South-West Oltenia, in collaboration with its Regional Development Agency (Romania), focuses on managing the Regional Programme 2021-2027 and overseeing the regional RIS3 strategy. Supported by the European Commission's S3 COP Targeted Support, the agency aims to enhance regional innovation through a continuous Entrepreneurial Discovery Process (EDP), fostering R&I and economic development. Based on interviews, two in-person workshops, and an evidence review, the report presents nine key recommendations. These include expanding stakeholder involvement, revising governance structures, and proposing both short- and long-term measures for smart specialisation. The initiatives aim to optimise funding use, improve inter-regional collaboration, and ensure efficient project implementation. The agency will lead these efforts, engaging universities and other stakeholders actively. Targeted measures to boost innovation include partnership support, ecosystem connections, and skill development, while enabling stakeholders to drive RIS3 priorities. Proposed governance updates involve innovation platforms, innovation communities for specific RIS3 priorities, and HR-focused groups for workforce development, all designed to strengthen collaboration and enhance funding impact.

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
Transport systems	smart mobility, logistics, green transport, infrastructure innovation, multimodal systems	mobility, transport, smart urban mobility system, public transportation, rail transportation, sustainability in transport, green infrastructure and mobility, infrastructure and logistics
Industrial engineering and materials	advanced manufacturing, lightweight materials, industrial automation, nanotechnology, resource efficiency	advanced manufacturing and materials, advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, smart manufacturing, advanced materials, advanced materials tool, digital transformation, intelligent systems and automation, intelligent manufacturing, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation, electronics, production of electronics, mechatronics, energy intensive industries, carbon-intensive industry, metal processing
Agro-food	sustainable agriculture, food processing, organic farming, value chains, innovation in production	agrifood, sustainable agriculture, agriculture 4.0, smart farming, food systems, organic agriculture production, nutrition & health, nutraceutical food, water management and agriculture, water-efficient agriculture
Health and Wellness	precision medicine, healthcare innovation, telemedicine, biotechnology, wellness services	health, health research and innovation, digital health, health informatics
Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs) and Digitalisation	digital transformation, IoT (Internet of Things), AI technologies, collaborative research, industry 4.0	digital transformation, computing and data management, data centre, data and technology solutions, blockchain technology, digital business model, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation
Creative industries	cultural heritage, design innovation, digital content, multimedia, creative ecosystems	cultural & creative industries, visualisation and virtual reality, gaming, content creation
Green economy, circular economy (cross-cutting principles)	waste management, renewable resources, recycling, eco-innovation, sustainability practices	circular economy, circular business model, circular design, circular economy transition, circular industry model, circular material, renewable energy

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Transport systems	H - Transportation and storage H.49 - Land transport and transport via pipelines H.50 - Water transport H.51 - Air transport H.52 - Warehousing and support activities for transportation	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.28 - Transport systems
Industrial engineering and materials	C - Manufacturing C.24 - Basic metals C.27 - Electrical equipment	6 - Industrial production and technology 06.59 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Agro-food	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 Wellness	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities Q.87 - Residential care activities Q.88 - Social work activities without accommodation	7 - Health 07.65 - Health promotion 07.66 - Monitoring the health situation 07.67 - Occupational health 07.68 - Personal health care for vulnerable and high risk population
Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs) and Digitalisation	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities C.21 - Basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations	7 - Health 07.68 - Personal health care for vulnerable and high risk population 07.70 - Public health management
Creative industries	R - Arts, entertainment and recreation R.90 - Creative, arts and entertainment activities R.91 - Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities	10 - Culture, recreation, religion and mass media 10.85 - Cultural services
Green economy, circular economy (cross-cutting principles)	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2 - Environment :

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