Exploring the performance of researchers of the selected thematic priority area within the Croatian Smart Specialisation Strategy

Abstract

The Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) includes smart diversification of activities of the organisations and institutions within national and regional economies, focusing on balancing between participants’ competition and identifying relevant hidden opportunities. S3 is pre-conditional for using financial resources from the European structural investment funds for the thematic objective, promotion of research and development (R&D) activities and innovation. Implementing S3 programmes enables companies and research organisations to build their competencies, participate in higher value-added activities, and increase R&D and innovation activities. The selected Thematic priority area (TPA) named Energy and Sustainable Environment is one of five TPAs of S3.