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One of the objectives of the Institute for Business Competitiveness of the Government of Castile and Leon is to evaluate the impact and results of its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Strategy. Therefore, IDOM has led an evaluation service of the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Self-Employment Strategy of Castilla y León 2016-2020. Based on this evaluation, IDOM has defined the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Strategy of Castilla y León for the period 2022-2027, aligned with existing trends and opportunities at local, national and international levels.

For the evaluation of the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Self-Employment Strategy of Castilla y León 2016-2020 (EEIA 16-20), IDOM has carried out the following tasks:

Analysis of the situation of entrepreneurship and innovation in Castilla y León, comparing regional, national and European data.
Review of the legislative framework and national and European strategies and plans on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Evaluation of the strategic and specific objectives and blocks of the EIA 16-20.
Evaluation of the results of the programs and measures of the EIA 16-20, using performance and financial indicators.
Comparison of pre-EIA 16-20 indicators with data as of 31/12/2020, identifying deviations and proposing corrective measures.
Analysis of financing instruments and the role of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Network in the implementation of the strategy.
Interviews with key agents of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Network.
Preparation of the final evaluation report of the EIA 16-20 with results, conclusions and recommendations.

The preparation of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Strategy of Castile and Leon for the period 2022-2027 (EEI 27) has involved the following:

Drafting of the working methodology for the elaboration of the Strategy.
Analysis of the context and reference framework of the IEE 27 at local, regional, state and international level.
Preparation of the context document, situation analysis, framework for action and national and international benchmarking.
Identification of challenges and opportunities for the 2022-2027 period through a SWOT-CAME analysis.
Conducting interviews and working groups with key agents to assess the implementation of measures.
Review of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Network to support the IEE 27, including a mapping of Network agents.
Design of the strategy architecture, including axes, programs, measures and agents involved.
Design of the Strategy methodology for the implementation and monitoring of the IEE 27.
Drafting of the report on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the IEE 27.
Layout and distribution of the full version and executive summaries in Spanish and English.
Presentation of the IEE 27 in PowerPoint format and preparation of communication and dissemination materials.

The evaluation of the IEE 16-20 has provided an analysis of achievements and areas for improvement, establishing the basis for the design of the IEE 27 through a participatory methodology that has involved the regional entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. The work carried out has resulted in the definition of a structured strategy based on axes, programs and measures to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in Castilla y León. The development of communication materials has allowed the dissemination of the strategy.

Competitiveness & Innovation : Innovation : Territorial competitiveness