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The road to success: how regional innovation ecosystems can improve participation in the European Framework Programme for R&I

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  • Peiffer-Smadja, Océane
  • Mitra, Alessio
  • Ravet, Julien
  • Di Girolamo, Valentina

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This paper uses multiple linear and fractional probit regressions to assess the importance of regional research capacities and assets, as well as intrinsic characteristics of the regions in defining success in the European R&I Framework Programme. We find that quality of research outputs matters more than quantity, particularly in projects targeting societal challenges, while quality of patenting activity matters more than quantity, particularly in projects targeting industrial objectives. Less-developed regions benefit from improved institutions, while advanced regions gain from increased R&D and human resources investments. We provide recommendations on how regions can improve their capacity to participate in the EU FP for R&I.

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  • Peiffer-Smadja, Océane & Mitra, Alessio & Ravet, Julien & Di Girolamo, Valentina, 2023. "The road to success: how regional innovation ecosystems can improve participation in the European Framework Programme for R&I," EconStor Preprints 283908, ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:zbw:esprep:283908
    DOI: 10.2777/710365
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    • O38 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Government Policy
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