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Slovensko(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 0 - NUTS CODE/MS:SK

Statistics

	Area: 49 035 km2
	Population: 5428792
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): 109.645.2
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 24100
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: 6.1%
	Regional GERD (%): 0.92%

National-regional governance of STI

In Slovakia, the domain of Science, Technology, and Innovation is a central government competence. The responsibility for formulating policies pertaining to science and technology, industrial development, and higher education falls under the government and ministries. The main governing body of STI is the Slovak Government Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (SGCSTI), with Výskumná a inovačná autorita (VAIA) serving both as the secretariat and operational arm of the SGCSTI. VAIA was established in October 2021 under Component 9 within the Recovery and Resilience Plan, charged with enacting governance reforms, conducting evaluations, and providing support within the realms of science, research, and innovation. The primary goals for this newly established entity entail streamlining research and innovation assessments through international expert collaboration, recommending an updated framework for overseeing and financing research and development through the Government Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation, and formulating the National Strategy for Research, Development, and Innovation. Several supporting agencies, programs, and resources are dedicated to advancing Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), overseen by diverse ministries and subject to varying regulations. Furthermore, eight regional governments possess some authority over areas such as secondary education, vocational training, and regional innovation, albeit their impact is somewhat restricted due to constraints in planning and financial independence.

National and regional S3s: organisation and governance

The Slovak Republic has released an updated Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialisation covering the period from 2021 to 2027. This strategic document outlines objectives, policies, and measures in research, development, and innovation targeting sectors of the Slovak economy with high potential for transitioning towards higher value-added activities. Known as SK RIS3 2021+, this framework provides a blueprint for fostering the R&I ecosystem in the country, defining strategies and tools to achieve strategic objectives and establish ongoing processes for an efficient R&I support system. The primary aim of SK RIS3 2021+ is to develop priority areas capable of evolving towards activities with increased value while possessing adequate research and innovation capabilities. Oversight of SK RIS3 2021+ implementation rests with the Slovak Government Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation, which has established the SGCSTI Permanent Committee for RIS3 implementation to coordinate related activities. Stakeholders involved in RIS3 include representatives from government bodies, business associations, the Slovak Academy of Sciences, research institutions, and universities. The smart specialisation domains outlined for 2021-2027 are as follows: Domain 1: Innovative Industry for the 21st century Domain 2: Mobility for the 21st century Domain 3: Digital Transformation of Slovakia Domain 4: Healthy Society Domain 5: Healthy Food and Environment

For information on regional S3s, please return to the homepage: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/assets/s3-observatory/index_en.html

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	DRAFT Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialisation of the Slovak Republic 2021-2027
Type of strategy	National
Languages	SK
Strategy approved	No

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

Name	Position	Contact
No information available.	Výskumná a inovačná autorita (VAIA)	vaia@vlada.gov.sk

Thematic platforms and partnership

Industrial Modernisation

Advanced Materials for Batteries for Electro-mobility and StationaryEnergyStorage

S3CoP activities

No information available.

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
Innovative industry for the 21st century: 21st-century Mobility	Research and innovation, automated systems, robotic systems, reconfigurable systems, smart systems, manufacturing, logistics, industry iot technologies	mobility, transport, autonomous mobility, smart urban mobility system, sustainability in transport, green infrastructure and mobility
Digital Transformation for Slovakia	AI, blockchain, 5G, high-performance computing, quantum technologies, achieving digital transformation	digital transformation, data and technology solutions, digital business model, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation
Healthier Society	Quality of life, personalised medicine, precision medicine, innovative products, healthcare processes, healthcare procedures, breakthrough technologies, healthcare	health, health research and innovation, digital health
Healthy Food Environment	Local food system resilience, local food system safety, local food security, added value, healthy food, equitable food systems, environmentally sound local food systems	agrifood, food systems, food safety, food quality enhancement, nutrition & health, functional food

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Innovative industry for the 21st century: 21st-century Mobility	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
Digital Transformation for Slovakia	J - Information and communication technologies J.59 - Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities J.61 - Telecommunications J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities J.63 - Information service activities O.84 - Public administration and defence, compulsory social security O - Public administration and defence, compulsory social security J.59 - Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities J.61 - Telecommunications J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities J.63 - Information service activities O.84 - Public administration and defence, compulsory social security	2 - Environment 02.08 - Monitoring facilities for measurement of pollution 02.13 - Protection of atmosphere and climate 02.14 - Protection of soil and groundwater 02.18 - The elimination and prevention of pollution 04.23 - Civil engineering 04.24 - Construction and planning of building 04.27 - Telecommunication systems 04.28 - Transport systems 4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 02.08 - Monitoring facilities for measurement of pollution 02.13 - Protection of atmosphere and climate 02.14 - Protection of soil and groundwater 02.18 - The elimination and prevention of pollution 04.23 - Civil engineering 04.24 - Construction and planning of building 04.27 - Telecommunication systems 04.28 - Transport systems
Healthier Society	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
Healthy Food Environment	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 B.07 - Mining of metal ores B.08 - Other mining and quarrying B.09 - Mining support service activities C.10 - Food products C.11 - Beverages C.16 - Manufacturing of wood and of products of wood and cork C.17 - Paper and paper products 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 B - Mining and quarrying A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities A.02 - Forestry and logging A.03 - Fishing and aquaculture B.07 - Mining of metal ores B.08 - Other mining and quarrying B.09 - Mining support service activities C.10 - Food products C.11 - Beverages C.16 - Manufacturing of wood and of products of wood and cork C.17 - Paper and paper products 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 C - Manufacturing A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities A.02 - Forestry and logging A.03 - Fishing and aquaculture B.07 - Mining of metal ores B.08 - Other mining and quarrying B.09 - Mining support service activities C.10 - Food products C.11 - Beverages C.16 - Manufacturing of wood and of products of wood and cork C.17 - Paper and paper products 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 E - Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities A.02 - Forestry and logging A.03 - Fishing and aquaculture B.07 - Mining of metal ores B.08 - Other mining and quarrying B.09 - Mining support service activities C.10 - Food products C.11 - Beverages C.16 - Manufacturing of wood and of products of wood and cork C.17 - Paper and paper products 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	8 - Agriculture :

Additional information

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