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1 Blue growth priorities, Smart Specialisation and implementation in Ireland John Evans, The Marine Institute, Ireland Friday 9 th October 2015 Gran Canaria

2 Agenda: Background on marine & regional governance in Ireland Ireland Ris3 strategy the Research Prioritisation Exercise Ireland s integrated Maritime Plan Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Results of the Development Task Force Where next & Is it working? National Research & Innovation Policy Ireland s Marine Opportunity Integrated Marine Planning Acknowledgements: Portions of this presentation are based on a presentation given by John Dooley (Forfás) and Aidan Hodson (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation) at the Smart Specialisation Platform Peer Review Workshop 'Moving Forward and Looking Outward, Dublin, 3-4 July 2014

3 Background on marine & regional governance in Ireland

4 Marine Administration in Ireland Government Departments (Policy) Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Agriculture, Food and the Marine Defence Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Environment, Community and Local Government Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Public Expenditure and Reform Transport, Tourism and Sport Finance Children & Youth Affairs Justice & Equality Education & Skills Foreign Affairs & Trade Health Executive Agencies & Line Divisions (Execution & Policy Advice) Marine Institute Naval Service Petroleum Affairs National Parks & Wildlife Service Environmental Protection Agency IDA, Enterprise Ireland Failte Ireland

5 Marine Administration in Ireland Marine Coordination Group Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Agriculture, Food and the Marine Defence Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Environment, Community and Local Government Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Public Expenditure and Reform Transport, Tourism and Sport Marine Institute

6 Marine Administration in Ireland

7 Regional Administration in Ireland Dept. of Environment, Community & Local Government 31 Local Authorities (Directly Elected) 3 Regional Assemblies (Elected from Local Authorities)

8 Regional Administration in Ireland Functions of Regional Assemblies: Manage the Regional Operational Programmes Monitor the general impact of all EU and Irish exchequer-funded programmes in the region; Promote the co-ordination of the provision of Public Services in the region; Ensure that national policies take regional issues into account

9 Ireland Ris3 strategy : the Research Prioritisation Exercise

10 Trajectory of Ireland s R&I Policy and Strategy Capacity Building in Enterprise and the Public Research Base Focusing investment for economic impact Technology Foresight STI White Paper Science Foundation Ireland Building Ireland s Knowledge Economy Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions Ahead of the Curve Strategy for Science Technology and Innovation RIS3 National Research Prioritisation Exercise

11 Focus Identification of Priorities National Context for Innovation analysis of research strengths and enterprise capacity Process of entrepreneurial discovery - Strong stakeholder involvement at all stages in the context of national & global opportunities and challenges (studies on Global Drivers & Trends, Global growth markets. Potential opportunity areas identified long list Emerging strengths and clusters, International context incl EU priorities,fp7, H2020, EU 2020 Strategy Consolidation under themes, assessment against criteria Strong engagement, oversight and Expertise (Steering Group, IDC, ACSTI, Technical consultancy, Forfás Rigorous analysis incl SWOT based on 4 criteria: - large global market(s); RDI needed to exploit the area; relevant research strengths; approach to recognised challenge. 14 areas of focus underpinned by enabling technologies

12 Priority Areas for Publicly-performed Research, A Future Networks & Communications H Food for Health B C D Data Analytics, Management, Security & Privacy Digital Platforms, Content & Applications Connected Health & Independent Living I J K Sustainable Food Production & Processing Marine Renewable Energy Smart Grids & Smart Cities E Medical Devices L Manufacturing Competitiveness F Diagnostics M G Therapeutics Synthesis, Formulation, Processing & Drug Delivery N Processing Technologies & Novel Materials Innovation in Services & Business Processes

13 Cabinet Committee for Economic Recovery and Jobs Improving the Innovation Process Prioritisation Action Group PAG, Chaired by Minister for Research & Innovation 14 Priority area Action Plans Covering the innovation ecosystem for each priority area Framework of Metrics and Targets Monitoring of performance at national and priority area level Policy learning and responses Industry Research needs Research agendas being established through engagement with enterprise Process of entrepreneurial discovery - Strong stakeholder involvement at all stages PAG - coordination of funding nationally Driving new behaviours Driver of SSS into the future

14 Research Prioritisation Action Group Established March 2012 to to drive, secure implementation of, and oversee such prioritisation. Brings together ten State Agencies and six Government Departments with responsibility for funding research and innovation. It also includes the Department of the Taoiseach; the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Oversees the development of an action plan for each of the fourteen Priority Areas and monitors implementation using impact indicators. Influence wider enterprise policy indirectly as the system aligns around the priority areas and can respond to new directions and opportunities emerging in the wider enterprise environment.

15 Place-based Dimension of RIS3 Ireland s RIS3 is a national strategy but informed by regional competences e.g. wave energy Certain priority areas are more important to the economy in certain regions The enterprise base in a priority area typically spans more than one region Research and innovation needs in companies are multi-disciplinary often drawing on research strengths nationally RIS3 Approach: to increase consolidation of research effort nationally through collaboration and increase enterprise engagement with HEI research, support regional competitiveness through minimising duplication and maximising impact, building critical mass and differentiated research competencies and skills regionally, aligned to local and national enterprise needs. Higher Education Strategy is promoting clustering and critical mass in HEIs to deliver critical mass in the regions Local Government Reform Act 2014 provides for regional spatial and economic strategies which will encompass regional innovation capacity, investment, knowledge transfer and skills

16 Ireland s Integrated Marine Plan Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth

17 Formulation of Plan - Driven by the Marine Coordination Group - Strongly influenced by: - Emerging priorities from Blue Growth - Atlantic Strategy - Formulation Steps - Step 1 Publication of Consultation Document - Step 2 Publication of Briefing Documents - Context - Sectoral Briefs - Enablers - Step 3 Online Discussion Forum - Step 4 Examination by parliamentary subcommittee - Step 5 Written Submissions - Step 6 Draft of document - Step 7 Public Consultation Written Submissions Government/State org.s/committees (22); NGOs (5); Individuals (106); Local community groups (8); SMEs, MNCs and other private enterprises (21); Industry, Trade & Professional Org.s (17); Higher Ed. Institutions & Research Consortia (11) Political Organisations/Representatives(2)

18 Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth

19 Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth

20 Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Double the value of our ocean wealth to 2.4% of GDP by 2030 Increase the turnover from our ocean economy to exceed 6.4bn by 2020 What would that mean (if these targets are met)?

21 Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Double the value of our ocean wealth to 2.4% of GDP by 2030 Increase the turnover from our ocean economy to exceed 6.4bn by 2020 What would that mean (if these targets are met)? Indirect economic impact = additional growth of 2.7bn in the wider economy Employment created = additional 29,300 new jobs (16,100 of these coming directly from the marine sector)

22 Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Task Forces

23 The Marine Coordination Group Development Task Force

24 How to achieve economic goals of Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth? - Task Force established by Marine Coordination Group - Chairman Robert Dix - Vice- Chairman Dr. Peter Heffernan (Marine Institute) - Mix of: - Private Sector representation - State Agency Staff - No Government Department representation

25 Development Task Force: 3 Interventions

26 Development Task Force: 5 Thematic Areas

27 Development Task Force: Reuse & Re-enforce

28 Development Task Force: Access to Capital

29 Development Task Force: Areas of Attention

30 Development Task Force: A Pipeline of Projects

31 Development Task Force: 8 Key Recommendations 1. Create and Open, Enterprising and Action Oriented Culture 2. An Integrated Marine Development Team 3. A Progressive and Responsive Regulatory Environment 4. Environmental Awareness and a Drive for Sustainability 5. Demonstrating Intent An Initial Investment Programme 6. Continued Investment in Infrastructure 7. Research & Skill Development 8. Regional Development

32 Where Next & Is it Working?

33 National Research Prioritisation Review An Independent Review of the Research Prioritisation has taken place 1. Largely positive conclusions, in particular noting the increased focus on outcomes that has come with prioritisation Priority areas is too many 3. Scarcity of Funding outside of priorities can impact on ability to new or emerging areas 4. Need for broader research framework

34 New Strategy for Science, Technology & Innovation Our vision is for Ireland to be a global innovation leader driving a strong sustainable economy and a better society Talent & Infrastructure Societal Challenges including requirement for National Marine R&I Strategy Stimulating Innovation in the Enterprise Sector Globally Competitive Intellectual Property and Knowledge Transfer EU & International Cooperation Governance & Focus

35 Case Study Ocean Energy

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