Sweden

Västernorrlands County(English)

Västernorrlands län(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 3 - NUTS CODE/MS:SE321

Statistics

	Area: 105208 km2
	Population: 249693
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): :
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): N/A
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: :
	Regional GERD (%): :

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	Västernorrland regional innovation strategy for smart specialisation
Type of strategy	Regional
Languages	EN
Strategy approved	Yes

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

Name	Position	Contact
Malin Vedin	Region Västernorrland	malin.vedin@rvn.se;region.vasternorrland@rvn.se

Thematic platforms and partnership

S3CoP activities

Support to EDP, S3 governance and interregional collaboration

The Targeted Assignment for the regions of Jämtland Härjedalen and Västernorrland aims to address challenges that hinder the spread of innovation, primarily due to gaps in stakeholder engagement in the Entrepreneurial Discovery Process (EDP) and complexities in multi-level governance. This unique joint assignment, addressing both regions simultaneously, seeks to overcome these challenges by organizing a series of participatory workshops designed to strengthen the EDP, enhance stakeholder awareness of available opportunities, and support the effective advancement of Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3). Through focused workshops and collaboration with the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform, the assignment delivers tailored recommendations to improve governance structures, increase stakeholder involvement, and create pathways for interregional collaboration.

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
Forest Bioeconomy	sustainability, renewable, biomass, innovation, circular economy	agrifood, sustainable agriculture, forest, wood
Advanced manufacturing in metal, machinery and vehicle manufacturing	precision, automation, materials, export, innovation	advanced manufacturing and materials, advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, zero-defect manufacturing, lean manufacturing, smart manufacturing, advanced materials, advanced materials tool, digital transformation, intelligent systems and automation, intelligent manufacturing, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation, energy intensive industries, carbon-intensive industry, metal processing
Renewable energy - solar, wind, water and bioenergy power supply	sustainability, efficiency, innovation, green energy, transformation	circular economy, circular design, renewable energy, renewable energy sources, offshore renewable energy
GovTech	digitalization, public services, innovation, efficiency, accessibility	horizontal priority, community and society
Governance complex production activity systems	integration, optimization, automation, innovation, systems thinking	advanced manufacturing and materials, circular economy, circular industry model, circular material
Autonomous mobility	innovation, automation, sustainability, mobility, efficiency	mobility, transport, autonomous mobility, smart urban mobility system, green infrastructure and mobility, green mobility solution
FoodTech	sustainability, innovation, agriculture, health, technology	agrifood, food systems, food supply chain, food safety, food safety technology, food quality enhancement, nutrition & health, functional food, nutraceutical food
Crisis and rescue	social protection, crisis preparedness, civil defense and rescue	security
Smart caring - care, safety, security	health promotion and rehabilitation activities, care and care innovations, medical research, primary care.	health, community and society

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Forest Bioeconomy	A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities A.02 - Forestry and logging	1 - Exploration and exploitation of the earth 01.03 - Earth's crust and mantle excluding seabed (considering soil) 02.14 - Protection of soil and groundwater 2 - Environment 01.03 - Earth's crust and mantle excluding seabed (considering soil) 02.14 - Protection of soil and groundwater
Advanced manufacturing in metal, machinery and vehicle manufacturing	C - Manufacturing C.24 - Basic metals C.25 - Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c. C.29 - Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers	6 - Industrial production and technology 06.55 - Manufacture of basic metals 06.56 - Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment 06.59 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 06.60 - Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
Renewable energy - solar, wind, water and bioenergy power supply	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5 - Energy 05.31 - Energy conservation 05.32 - Energy efficiency - consumption 05.33 - Energy production and distribution efficiency 05.37 - Renewable energy sources
GovTech	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities J - Information and communication technologies C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 06.57 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 06.58 - Manufacture of electrical equipment 04.27 - Telecommunication systems 6 - Industrial production and technology 06.57 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 06.58 - Manufacture of electrical equipment 04.27 - Telecommunication systems
Governance complex production activity systems	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c. H.49 - Land transport and transport via pipelines H.50 - Water transport H.51 - Air transport H - Transportation and storage C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c. H.49 - Land transport and transport via pipelines H.50 - Water transport H.51 - Air transport	6 - Industrial production and technology 06.57 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 06.58 - Manufacture of electrical equipment 06.59 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 04.28 - Transport systems 4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 06.57 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 06.58 - Manufacture of electrical equipment 06.59 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 04.28 - Transport systems
Autonomous 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
FoodTech	A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities A.02 - Forestry and logging	1 - Exploration and exploitation of the earth : 2 - Environment :
Crisis and rescue	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities Q.88 - Social work activities without accommodation N.78 - Employment activities P.85 - Education N - Administrative and support service activities Q.86 - Human health activities Q.88 - Social work activities without accommodation N.78 - Employment activities P.85 - Education P - Education Q.86 - Human health activities Q.88 - Social work activities without accommodation N.78 - Employment activities P.85 - Education	7 - Health 07.65 - Health promotion 07.66 - Monitoring the health situation 07.71 - Public health services 11.92 - Public administration and economic policy 11 - Political and social systems, structures and processes 07.65 - Health promotion 07.66 - Monitoring the health situation 07.71 - Public health services 11.92 - Public administration and economic policy
Smart caring - care, safety, security	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 07.71 - Public health services 11.92 - Public administration and economic policy

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