GreenStep is organised in 5 main progressive steps, aiming to boost the networking and collaboration among the eight participating regions, especially in less-developed regions, through co-creation, alignment of smart specialisation areas, and fostering new business opportunities that reinforce the EIIs value chain.

The project will start with an assessment and benchmarking analysis (WP 3) among the eight participant regions as well as other regions in Europe, addressing the performance of innovation actors in each ecosystem, the Smart Specialisation Strategies, the innovation stakeholders linked to EIIs, and the EIIs ecosystem. As a result, user-friendly databases and interactive maps will be created, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each regional innovation ecosystem. This action will facilitate the creation of solid connections and collaboration, ensuring the generation of synergies. 

Mazovia Cluster ICT in WP3 leader. MCICT brings together over 500 dynamic companies employing 300,000 skilled professionals, generating more than Euro 5 billion in revenues. In addition, it collaborates with 6 cutting-edge R&D institutions, 3 investment funds, and engages with both local and central administrations to create a thriving ecosystem for innovation and growth. Its core activity is to initiate, create, and manage Polish and international project consortia with the active participation of its members and international partners. 

Additionally, ARRT and KTU support MICT in leading some WP tasks. ARR – Agentura regionálního rozvoje is dedicated to fostering sustainable innovation and regional development in the Liberec Region. Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is among the leading Lithuanian universities, offering studies in engineering, technology, physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts, and hosts nine faculties, eight institutes, and nine research centres. The activities of the GreenStep are conducted by the Faculty of Chemical Technology (CTF) and the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre (NIVC). CTF has extensive experience in researching and analysing industrial technologies, while NIVC has been actively involved in technology transfer and entrepreneurship promotion for 10 years.